Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

The Mass Transit hybrid, hydrogen & electric vehicle category features a collection of information, products and resources on hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Federal, provincial, municipal funding moves Guelph bus project forward

The more than C$178 million in funding will replace buses, purchase new buses and build a new bus storage facility.

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AVTA electric buses reach two-million-mile mark

More than 55 percent of the authority’s active buses in December were electric.

STM has received 32 of the 300 hybrid buses expected to arrive in 2020.

First wave of new hybrid buses already serving STM riders

By the end of 2020, STM will have 300 new hybrid buses that will increase its total fleet by 15 percent and increase service by five percent.

CDTA introduces first electric buses in upstate New York

Four buses hit the streets as part of a pilot program.

Long Beach Transit grows electric transit fleet with order for 14 BYD buses

The battery-electric, zero-emission K9M bus has 37 seats, a range of 155 miles and can be charged in 4.5-5 hours.

U.S. Rep. David Price speaks at a ceremony at Raleigh Union Station to debut GoTriangle's new electric buses.

First electric bus makes debut at GoTriangle

The Proterra-manufactured bus is one of two that will be joining GoTriangle’s fleet.

NC: The Triangle's newest electric buses will get their first public viewing Tuesday

Chapel Hill Transit and Duke University expect to add a total of five electric buses to their fleets later this year, and GoRaleigh has ordered five electric buses that it hopes to have on the road by the end of 2020 or early 2021.

SolTrans moves forward with electric buses

The agency is adding two more all-electric buses after purchasing its first two in 2018.

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Financing EV Fleets with Battery Leasing

The upfront cost of an electric bus remains a barrier for many transit agencies looking to implement zero-emission vehicles into their fleet. Battery leasing enables a faster transition to electric buses for commercial fleets.

UAE: The road ahead for mobility is electric and autonomous

In a time marked with rising concerns about global warming and increased pressure on reducing emissions, the future of mobility can be nothing but sustainable and autonomous.

SEPTA expands low-emission mobility with 115 more hybrid electric buses from New Flyer

Knoxville celebrates purchase of first all-electric bus

First battery-electric San Diego MTS bus now serving passengers

Proterra selected in electric bus contract by California Department of General Services

Ohio Gov. DeWine, Ohio EPA announce $13 million in grants to improve air quality

The grants have been awarded to 41 entities to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment.

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MTA deploys first all-electric articulated bus fleet to 14th Street busway

The 15 new electric articulated buses will serve the M14 SBS route as part of the Fast Forward Plan to modernize the fleet and decrease NYC Transit’s carbon footprint.

Brampton extends sustainable BRT with low-emission, high-capacity buses from New Flyer

The order follows a July announcement from Brampton Transit and CUTRIC of securing C$11.15 million from Natural Resources Canada to purchase six CHARGE™ buses.

BAE Systems powers Green Bus Zones in San Francisco and beyond to help cities get to zero emissions

The Series-ER bus can switch from a combustion engine to driving on electric power through the green zones to limit emissions.

SacRT and Yolobus to operate new electric bus service

A new shuttle will connect Davis and Sacramento across the Yolo causeway.

WA: Valley Transit hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday

Valley Transit is celebrating the roll-out of two new electric trolleys ready for the road and the grand opening of its remodeled transfer center at Market Station this week.

One of eight new battery-electric buses in operation on RFTA's system.

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority launches zero-emission buses

The partial transition of RFTA’s fleet to zero-emission buses is in partnership with the city of Aspen and funded through state and federal sources.

Gov. Polis signs his first executive order.

Denver RTD leads the pack in bus fleet electrification

A new EV electricity rate from Xcel will help lower energy costs associated with electric buses by 30 percent annually.

ABC tech team participates in EV training at Van Hool factory

The training comes as ABC, Proterra and Van Hool prepare for the release of the new CX45E all-electric bus.

L.A. regional partnership sets zero emissions transportation targets to achieve 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution

The Transportation Electrification Partnership commits to developing policies and pilots in 2020 to achieve new targets for EVs, charging infrastructure, mode shift and zero-emissions trucks.

The Lake Nona community in central Florida launched an AV shuttle through a partnership with Beep and Bestmile. Bestmile’s Fleet Orchestration Platform is used to plan all aspects of Beep’s fleet operations and to optimize performance.

Orchestrating Energy: Making Sure Electric Fleets Have the Juice to Deliver

The goal of fleet orchestration is all about sending the right mission to the right vehicle at the right time.

Proterra to bring battery-electric buses to New Mexico with Atomic City Transit

Atomic City Transit will be the first Proterra customer in New Mexico with an agreement to purchase electric buses and chargers.

NCTD showcases hydrogen and electric buses at November board meeting

NCTD has recently submitted a grant application to help fund the purchase of hydrogen-powered buses and was recently awarded a grant to purchase a battery-powered bus.

CA: Electric bus workers at Proterra unionize — with the support of their Silicon Valley CEO

For leaders at Local 675, Proterra's entrance into the union represents a potential proof of concept for the idea that switching to a green economy doesn't have to mean abandoning the security of carbon-based jobs in energy and transportation.