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The U.S.' Largest EV Bus Fleet Has Come To St. Louis

The new buses stretch 60 feet long and come with a price tag of $1.33 million each.

The entire fleet will be composed of electric-powered or other nonpolluting buses by 2045.

Metro Transit launched a fleet of 18 electric battery-powered buses on Tuesday.

The zero-emission vehicles will be running on the No. 70 Grand MetroBus route, spanning from north to south of the city.

“This initial group of 18 battery electric buses is the first step in moving in the right direction as we work together to build a healthier city, as well as a healthier region and better transit experiences for residents, businesses and visitors,” Mayor Tishaura Jones said.

The fleet consists of 14 buses 60 feet in length and four smaller vehicles, each about 40 feet long.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, transit officials say the vehicles will offer bus riders a smoother and quieter experience. Source

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