City of LA Unveils First Four of “Pure” Electric Bus Fleet
BYD America President Stella Li joins Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the Launch of BYD Electric Buses Along LADOT’s DASH Lines
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has unveiled a new 35-foot zero-emission, pure electric bus that will become part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s LADOT Transit fleet.
The 35-foot heavy-duty bus electric bus will join LADOT Transit’s DASH Downtown fleet.
It was manufactured in Lancaster, California by BYD North America, a battery technology and vehicle manufacturer. It is one of four buses being added to the LADOT Transit DASH fleet. The buses are powered by a BYD proprietary iron-phosphate battery that allows for a range of up to 145 miles on a single charge.
“Reducing carbon emissions is an important part of modernizing L.A.’s transportation system, and adding this electric bus to LADOT’s fleet shows that we can improve service and stay true to the goals in my Sustainable City pLAn,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “When Angelenos board this bus, they can breathe easier — knowing that they can get where they’re going, while doing their part for the environment and helping to keep our air clean.”
“The entire LADOT Transit fleet already utilizes clean air fuels, and now it becomes one of just a handful of transit agencies in the US committing itself to pure electric technology,” said Council member José Huizar. “As the second largest city in the nation, the City of Los Angeles is absolutely dedicated to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint at every level possible. These new electric buses are a reflection of our commitment and a welcomed addition to our Downtown Los Angeles fleet.”
LADOT Transit is the largest operator of municipal transit services in Los Angeles County providing commuter bus and neighborhood circulator services as well as mobility services to seniors and the disabled. LADOT Transit provided 19,330,100 trips on these services in 2015.
BYD is one of the world’s largest companies that specialize in battery technologies.
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