Wellington Regional Council, NZ converted over 50 public buses to battery power with local energy
Wellington Regional Council, NZ electric public transport
Wellington Regional Council converted over 50 Metlink trolley buses to battery power using a $763,000 grant from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. This project was conducted as a part of the Council's pledge for a 100% electric public transport fleet. The electric public transport fleet is powered by renewable energy generated within the Wellington region.
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EECA grant puts Metlink at forefront of drive to sustainable public transport | Greater Wellington Regional Council
EECA grant puts Metlink at forefront | Scoop News
The conversion of more than 50 former Wellington trolley buses to battery power will put Metlink among world leaders in the shift to zero-carbon public transport, says Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Chris Laidlaw.
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