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BYD unveils first 45' battery-electric commuter coach bus

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BYD’s APTA Expo 2017 vehicle display included: 60 ft. This expansion will allow the company to build up to 1,500 battery-electric buses annually once operating at full capacity. BYD offers seven battery-electric coach and bus models, more than any other manufacturer in the North American market today. Articulated Transit Bus.

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BYD unveils North America’s largest electric bus factory; capacity for up to 1,500 vehicles annually

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The growth of BYD Coach and Bus reflects a rapid transition to electric transportation and will allow BYD to build up to 1,500 battery-electric buses annually. BYD has delivered 137 electric buses in the US and Canada, including more than 75 buses delivered in 2017.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. The Standard for High Performance Green Buildings will consider a revision to encourage EV-ready building practices. Municipal fleet electrification. Expanding DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge.

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