Miami-Dade to add 42 Proterra electric buses to existing order

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Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is preparing to operate one of North America’s largest fleet of 40-foot battery-electric buses following the county issuing a Notice to Proceed on an agreement that will expand electrification of Metrobus fleet.

Miami-Dade County gave the green light to add 42 battery-electric buses to its existing order of 33 buses from Proterra. In addition to the 75 total buses to be supplied, the project includes the installation of 75 Proterra chargers at three bus depots.

The initial order of 33 40-foot Proterra Catalyst® E2 electric buses is expected to be delivered to DTPW in 2022. The additional 42 buses will be Proterra’s newest ZX5+ model. A pilot Proterra ZX5 electric bus is scheduled to be delivered to DTPW in mid-July for internal and in service route testing.

“This is a major step forward in Miami-Dade County’s commitment to incorporate clean, renewable energy to protect our environment and offer better transportation options,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “With these new electric buses, Miami-Dade will lead the way with the largest sustainable transportation fleet in Florida and one of the largest in the nation.” ..............(more)

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