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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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Operations are expected to begin mid-2019 with an initial deployment of 15 buses, with the remaining seven buses expected to deploy in 2021. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to replace diesel buses that have reached the end of useful life with zero-emission electric buses, including all related electrical charging station infrastructure. Project Sponsor.

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