B.C. Transit sets route for greener buses
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B.C. Transit has announced its plan to have all electric buses in the next 20 years.
The organization will start buying only electric heavy duty buses in 2023, with a target of creating a fully electric provincial fleet in all vehicle classifications by 2040.
“The low carbon fleet program aligns with the Province of B.C.’s CleanBC plan, supports provincial targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and supports local government climate action goals. Moving to a fully electric bus fleet will provide customers with a cleaner, quieter, and more comfortable transportation journey,” a release from B.C. Transit said.
The plan is to start purchasing electric buses while converting to new and emerging low carbon technologies, such as compressed natural gas (CNG) which enable the use of renewable natural gas.
