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Largest Electric Bus Order In Canada — New Flyer Wins Contract For 40 Electric Buses…

6 years ago Cynthia Shahan 0 Comments

I enjoyed a ride on the New Flyer XcelsiorÆ electric bus thanks to the Sierra Club a couple of years ago. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority was collaborating with the Sierra Club on demos of future bus investments. The benefits of 100% electric transit are varied — they significantly limit toxic fumes and dirty particulates, the reduces headaches and asthma as a result, they’re quieter and comfier thanks to the smooth electric powertrain, and they eliminate reliance on expensive gasoline and diesel fuel.

Aspen To Spend $7.5 Million On Electric Buses & Charging Stations

7 years ago Cynthia Shahan 0 Comments

Colorado is sometimes at the forefront of policies to protect clean air and the environment. As part of that and its effort to bring good jobs to the state, Colorado’s one of the top states for solar energy. It also offers perhaps the best electric car incentives in the nation. Now, some in the state are also looking to clean up their buses. A nice bit of news in this regard comes from Aspen. 

20–30 Electric Buses Headed For Chicago

9 years ago James Ayre 5 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. Following the recent and positive completion of an electric bus trial program, the Chicago Transit Authority has committed to purchasing a fleet of 20 to 30 electric buses over the next few years, according to recent reports. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) first took delivery of electric buses … [continued]

The New Flyer XcelsiorÆ Electric Bus (Zero Emissions)

9 years ago Cynthia Shahan 16 Comments

Yesterday morning, I enjoyed a ride in the New Flyer XcelsiorÆ Electric Bus, a zero-emissions bus that was being explored by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Quiet, comfy, smooth, and instant torque. Perfect for city operation and mass transit. The group I was with included John Andrews, the regional sales manager for New Flyer; Phil Compton, Senior Representative of … [continued]