The bus is a bust – but seven more are on their way from a different manufacturer.
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Juneau’s first electric bus is a bust, but the city will move forward with electrifying the fleet
In spite of the challenges, the officials with the City and Borough of Juneau and Capital Transit are optimistic about electrifying Juneau’s bus fleet.
Tok’s electric school bus performs well, even at 40 below zero
Tok Transportation co-owner Gerald Blackard says the bus ran its routes every day that classes were in session last year.
Juneau’s first electric city bus is here, will hit the streets in February 2021
The 40-foot bus should hit the streets by February. Capital Transit drivers and mechanics will receive training from California-based manufacturer Proterra tin the meantime.
It’s electric: Juneau looks to gradually replace bus fleet with electric vehicles
The City and Borough of Juneau recently learned it will receive $1.5 million in federal grant money to help purchase a new electric bus and charging equipment.