Big Blue Bus plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2032.
Santa Monica broke ground on a $56 million project that will help the Big Blue Bus agency transition to zero-emission vehicles, reports Damien Newton in Santa Monica Next.
According to Newton, "Work is already underway on a new overhead gantry charging system designed to power up to 195 buses, a major upgrade that will allow the system to scale up electrification over the coming years."
The system currently operates 34 battery-electric buses and plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2032. "The project aligns with Santa Monica’s broader climate goals under its Sustainable City Plan, which calls for reducing emissions and expanding access to clean transportation options."
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