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While adding a few charging stations to support pilot projects is relatively straight forward, transit agencies will need to consider several factors when planning to implement infrastructure that can support hundreds of electric buses, or more.
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The first demonstration vehicle will be on the road this summer and will give the bus more than 200 miles of all-electric range.
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Based on the popular Ford E-450 platform, the EPIC chassis-equipped Champion Challenger EV is the first of its kind OEM integration for the North American shuttle bus market.
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Ultra-wideband tech. could lead to better tracking of trains and buses, and potentially eliminate the need for turnstiles, tickets or cards.
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The Synapse Shuttle is the world’s first purpose-built, battery-powered shuttle vehicle.
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Vehicles showcase an updated paint scheme -- a key element of Metro’s rebranding campaign, which also includes a new logo and color scheme, updated bus stop signs, and an improved website.
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The transition to electric buses, Metro believes, can be paired with workforce development programs to bolster the local economy and create jobs and a pathway to the middle class for Angelenos.
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The program provides major benefits towards meeting the state’s climate and air quality goals, with a total reduction of more than 32 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The new order helps expand the zero-emission footprint of public transportation across California and adds sustainability to OCTA’s current fleet of just over 500 buses.
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The contract calls for an initial base order of up to 15 diesel-fueled, 40-foot buses, with up to a total of 85 over the life of the contract.
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