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Green Mountain Transit says battery recall sidelined five electric buses; agency weighing next steps
Summary
At a House Transportation Committee hearing on Feb. 17, 2026, Green Mountain Transit told legislators five New Flyer electric buses were limited by a November battery recall (charging capped at 75% and blocked below 41°F). GMT said it did not buy the buses knowing that limitation and is considering whether to continue with battery buses or pursue hybrids after the grant cycle.
Clayton Clark, general manager of Green Mountain Transit, told the House Transportation Committee on Feb. 17, 2026, that a November recall of a battery component has kept five of the agency’s New Flyer electric buses out of service. "We did not purchase these buses, with that limitation," Clark said, describing a manufacturer‑imposed limit that restricts charging to 75% and prevents charging when the battery temperature is under 41 degrees.
Clark said the manufacturer subsequently pulled out of the North American market and that New Flyer technicians have been on site the past two weeks. GMT is "cautiously optimistic" it can return the five buses to service by the end of the month if the retrofit or replacement…
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