Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

Los Angeles 262

Los Angeles BYD Purchase Parts 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Another challenge is training operators and maintenance staff in the differences between BEBs and conventional buses. The first two will be fast-charge buses, followed by 13 of the Catalyst XR extended range model BEBs. This will be a major challenge for any fleet looking to deploy electric buses that charge during peak times.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation. FY2017 Low-No projects.

Purchase 191

Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191