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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2014

BYD, Wash. transit to pilot electric bus service

Spokane Transit is participating in a statewide evaluation of one of the manufacturer’s all-electric buses. The zero-emissions bus debuted on Friday and will run on several routes throughout March.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

BYD all-electric bus tested in Canada

The average speed of drivers on Gatineau and Ottawa routes was approximately 15 miles per hour, and the resulting distance the BYD bus could travel at this average speed was approximately 155 miles. The bus now heads to Montreal

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2014

N.Y. MTA completes testing of BYD all-electric bus

The testing was carried out on different routes throughout Manhattan, covering a total distance during the trial of 1,481 miles. The BYD all-electric bus “performed excellent” covering more than 140 miles per full charge in heavy traffic, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2013

BYD delivers electric buses to London

The ebus battery takes four to five hours to recharge from totally exhausted at a cost of approximately $31, representing a savings of up to 75% of fuel cost compared to a diesel bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2013

BYD disputes 'misinformation' regarding labor practices, vehicles

Attorney Lanny Davis, acting as the company's spokesman, said there are facts that are beyond dispute that can and will be substantiated by documentation.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2013

Electric Vehicles Charge Up the Show Floor at BusCon 2013

More than 145 exhibitors showcased products and 64 vehicles were on display, including an unprecedented four electric vehicles. Safety and paratransit were major topics of focus in the educational sessions, which featured an expanded program this year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2013

BYD supplies first electric bus in Caribbean

The first of four major objectives in the MOU was electrifying public transportation with zero-emissions vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

New York City Transit testing all-electric BYD bus

The test will determine if this type of bus can meet the twin challenges of operating in the stop-and-go traffic of Manhattan while maintaining high levels of passenger comfort and operational performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2013

Electric buses make strong showing at BusCon

Representatives from Phoenix Motorcars, BYD, Proterra and Complete Coach Works featured their buses on the show floor and explained their products as well as their outlook for the future of electric buses in the transportation industry.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 12, 2013

BusCon 2013 Buses Everywhere!

BusCon 2013 featured more than 65 vehicles on the show floor, including four electric vehicles.

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