Marin County, CA continues shift toward all-electric transit fleet with new bus acquisitions

Marin County, CA All-Electric Transit Fleet Bus Acquisitions

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Marin Transit approved the purchase of four all-electric buses from Gillig LLC. The 40-foot buses each contain 34 seats with an average range of 145 miles per charge. Marin County successfully tested two electric buses during a one-year pilot. The initial rollout found emission reductions of 5.3 metric tons with an average range of 120 miles. Transit officials believe existing technology can serve 40% of current routes. The county is aiming for a 100% electric bus fleet by 2040.

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Marin County, CA

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Marin Transit to purchase four new electric buses

Marin Transit will have six all-electric buses as of December 2021, the first of several purchases toward meeting a state mandate of a fully electric fleet by 2040.

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