Capital Transit was the first agency in Alaska to purchase an electric bus in spring 2021. The seven GILLIG buses will add to their fleet of 18 buses, which are predominantly diesel buses manufactured by GILLIG.
The comprehensive testing assesses key performance areas, such as maintainability, reliability, safety, structural integrity, noise, fuel economy, and emissions.
In January 2022, TransLink adopted its first-ever Climate Action Strategy, putting the transportation authority on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 45% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030.
Pace anticipates that passengers will begin riding on electric vehicles in 2023, once Pace has had time to test the technology and implement safety policies and procedures.
With the recent availability of funding to our public transit agencies for zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure, there is a lot of interest and conversation about what we can collectively do to drive sustainability.
The delivery supports the city’s Sustainability and Climate Action Program and the goal of having an all-electric, carbon-neutral San Francisco by 2040.
The awards were made possible through the FTA's annual Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission Vehicle programs.
The new BRT brand is called “MCTS CONNECT,” specifically designed for the battery electric buses used on this BRT route.
The milestone sets the stage for the planned transition to a complete fleet of zero-emission buses by 2040 aligned with Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan.
The new fleet of ENC buses is part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to maintain this status.
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