Electric Zero-Emission Bus to Visit Cincinnati on Sept. 18

Metro’s operations team will test drive the Proterra electric, zero-emission bus on Sept. 18, 2012.MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Electric zero-emission bus to visit Cincinnati WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 Media photo op and short test drives: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Fifth Street, between Walnut & Main, across from Government Square Just charge it up and go… for super-green commuting. On Sept. 18, Metro’s operations team will test drive the Proterra electric, zero-emission bus. Manufactured in Greenville, S.C., Proterra’s EcoRide 35-ft., battery-powered bus offers many benefits: No emissions… absolutely none No diesel fuel… savings could be $300,000+ over the life of the bus Extremely quiet Can travel about 40 miles before recharging Recharges in about 10 minutes Reduces bus weight by 20-40% compared to a diesel bus More than 80% of the parts are made in the U.S. — Ohio is a major supplier of Proterra bus parts Metro is reviewing this innovative technology now to better understand its possible uses. There are no immediate plans to buy this bus. Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 17 million rides per year. # # #

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