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St. Louis Metro Tests an Electric Bus

Metro in St. Louis is testing a 40-foot electric bus from BYD Co. Ltd. on its Downtown Trolley route. “We’re always looking at environmentally friendly options to enhance our MetroBus operations and maximize the taxpayer’s return on investment,” said Ray Friem, chief operating officer. “In the past few years, significant progress has been made in the charge range for electric buses, so we thought it was a good time to get a firsthand look at how far electric buses have come.” While the purchase price of an electric bus is substantially higher than that of a diesel-powered bus, the investment could result in significantly lower fuel, parts and labor costs and less maintenance in the long term.

 
 
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