How many electric buses does UGA have?

The University of Georgia has more than 30 electric buses! These 40-foot electric buses emit no pollution and have lower operating costs than existing diesel powered buses, representing a tremendous step forward in reducing emissions and increasing opportunities for experiential learning and research.



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ATHENS TRANSIT The ride is free for students, staff, and faculty with a UGA ID Card in hand. - For non-UGA riders, it costs $1.75 per adult (age 18-64).

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As of 2019, 99% of all battery electric buses in the world have been deployed in Mainland China, with more than 421,000 buses on the road, which is 17% of China's total bus fleet. For comparison, the United States had 300, and Europe had 2,250.

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The funding, along with UGA's 30% matching share, grew the university's fleet to 33 electric buses in 2021. Approximate energy costs for the new zero-emission buses total approximately $10 per bus per day, while the current diesel buses cost approximately $100 per bus per day.

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Historically, railroads have been essential to the economy of Georgia. While the other forms of transportation have taken the lead in moving people and goods throughout the state and nation, railroads still operate lines successfully in Georgia.

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They're responsible for significantly lower levels of greenhouse gases than diesel-powered school buses and our research suggests that compared to a new diesel-burning school bus, a new electric school bus can save an average of $6,000 every year on operational expenditures, depending on circumstances.

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Some of the cons, when switching over technology, is the initial higher-capital cost. So, the battery electric buses do tend to cost more at initial time of purchase than the baseline buses, and as with taking on new technology, you need to support that, so that will likely require added infrastructure.

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Electric buses can save cities up to $170,000 per unit — here's how to vie for them in your area. Swapping one diesel bus for an electric one reduces human health costs by $150,000 per year. Standard diesel-sucking buses are actually some of the most eco-friendly ways to travel when compared to planes and cars.

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Autoweek reports that there are 1529.9 fires per 100,000 sales for gasoline vehicles and 25.1 fires per 100,000 sales for electric vehicles, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. EVFireSafe.com has identified 18 electric bus fires as of April 2022, including one in Frederick County, Maryland in 2016.

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Featuring two electric motors engineered to deliver an impressive 550 horsepower, the DuoPower drivetrain has the potential to propel a bus from 0 to 20 mph in under six seconds. With a seating capacity of 29, the bus provides a maximum range of 240 miles and a top speed of 65mph.

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