University of Montana Orders Zero-Emission Electric Buses for UDASH Fleet

The Associated Students of the University of Montana recently announced its decision to "go electric" with the purchase of zero-emission battery-electric buses. With approval by the Montana University System Board of Regents, the student-led transit agency will be the first in the U.S. to bring fast-charging electric buses to a University fleet.

Proterra http://www.proterra.com/ is the only company that offers the fast-charging electric bus, and ASUM is its first university client to make a purchase. ASUM Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and a charging station for its campus routes. The buses are expected to arrive and enter into service in summer 2016.

Full Story: http://news.umt.edu/2016/02/020216ebus.php

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