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BYD delivers 3 electric buses to Columbia, Mo.
Th city's bus system, which connects the city with the University of Missouri, is the first and only battery-electric fleet in revenue service in the state and one of the largest in the Midwest.
May 1, 2017
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BYD delivered three additional buses to Columbia, Mo., bringing their total to nine. This is the first and only battery-electric fleet in revenue service in the state and one of the largest in the Midwest.
“Columbia is home to over two million annual transit rides between the city and the University of Missouri, and we’ve been happy to hear that these riders love the quiet, eco-friendly experience they’re getting on these BYD buses,” said Macy Neshati, sr. VP of BYD Heavy Industries. “I want to congratulate Columbia and its citizens on having the foresight to bring this technology to Missouri.”
“This is a technology that just makes sense, saving us money in the long term while cleaning the air and providing a positive experience for our customers,” said Drew Brooks, transit and parking manager for the City of Columbia. “We’re proud to have the only battery-electric transit fleet in revenue service in Missouri here in Columbia.”
The fleet includes six 40-ft. BYD K9 buses and three 30-ft, BYD K7 buses. The K9 has a range of 161 miles per change, while the K7 has a range of 144 miles per charge.
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