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posted by martyb on Saturday July 29 2017, @10:35AM   Printer-friendly
from the plugging-in dept.

Known for its bouts of heavy smog, the city of Los Angeles on Thursday announced plans to have a fleet of fully electric, zero-emissions buses by 2030.

Authorities in the US metropolis said the project, which involves the purchase of 2,200 vehicles, would cost some $1 billion over the next ten years.

"Today's vote represents an enormous investment in the future of a healthy and prosperous Los Angeles," said Hilda Solis, a Metro Board Member.

The current fleet operates on compressed natural gas (CNG), seen as the most environmentally-friendly option when the buses were purchased in the 1990s.

A CNG coalition had previously protested the transition, arguing that, while the goals were worthy, electric buses were not yet a reliable technology.


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday July 29 2017, @11:03PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday July 29 2017, @11:03PM (#546467)

    Metro isn't the city of L.A. It's a regional transportation district that has its headquarters in the city.