When vacationers leave the big city behind for a serene seaside retreat like Martha’s Vineyard, they’re often looking for an escape from the noise and air pollution that go along with city life. This was one of the motivations behind the Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority's (VTA) goal to switch to an all-electric bus fleet to serve the island. But … [Read more...]
Deep Savings Make Electric Buses and Microgrid a “No Brainer” for Transit Authority in California
April 10, 2020 By
Choosing electric buses powered by a microgrid was an easy decision for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), which expects significant fuel savings, resilience and cleaner air from the project in the Los Angeles , Calif. area. “This is a no brainer,” said Macy Neshati, executive director and CEO of AVTA, which provides local, … [Read more...]
Montgomery County, Maryland Seeks Microgrid-Ready Project for Electric Bus Depot
August 29, 2019 By
Already on the map for its public service microgrids, Montgomery County is advancing into the next frontier of the technology — its nexus with transportation — with plans for a microgrid-ready depot to charge electric buses. The Maryland county on Wednesday issued a solicitation seeking proposals for energy infrastructure to power electric buses … [Read more...]
