More than a third of Chapel Hill Transit’s large buses are now hybrids thanks to a recent acquisition of 15 new hybrid vehicles. The new, diesel-electric buses are powered by an internal combustion, clean diesel engine paired with a generator, electric motor, and electric storage system. The hybrid buses will reduce emissions and save money on fuel. The acquisition was made possible through a $7.47 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration and $1.53 million from the NC Department of Transportation and Chapel Hill Transit Partners (UNC-Chapel Hill, Town of Chapel Hill, and Town of Carrboro). Read more »
