Tag: Electric Buses
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Denver RTD raises concerns over transitioning to 100% electric bus fleet
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Regional Transportation District officials are casting a wary eye on the prospect of a 100% electric bus fleet in its systemwide electrification planning to meet Gov. Jared Polis’ greenhouse gas reduction mandates. Problems with electric vehicles’ range, winter performance and reliability have RTD assessing the balance between emissions reductions and its mandate to provide affordable,…
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RTD considers transition to zero emissions facilities, fleet
A panel within Colorado’s Regional Transportation District will consider transitioning vehicles and buildings to low or zero emissions on Wednesday. The discussion by the transportation district’s Operations and Safety Committee includes the development of a transition feasibility study and a facilities and fleet transition strategy. Once completed, the plan will outline a replacement schedule and…