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Detroit advances grant-funded pilot for four battery-electric buses, staff outline charging limits and timeline
Summary
The committee advanced a $9.08 million New Flyer contract for four battery-electric buses, charging equipment, training and tools; DDOT said delivery could be by year-end, initial chargers at Shoemaker Terminal require ~8 hours per charge, and future higher-powered chargers or fast-charge infrastructure would be explored.
The Public Health & Safety Standing Committee on Oct. 6 advanced a grant-funded procurement for four battery-electric buses, associated charging equipment, training and tools and heard operational questions about charging, range and deployment.
DDOT Director Robert Kramer told the committee the contract with New Flyer covers two 40-foot buses and two 60-foot articulated buses, with associated chargers, tools and staff training. Kramer said officials expect…
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