Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient electric buses are increasingly appearing on American roads. Recently, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority in Southern California announced that the first all-electric bus system in the United States will be supported by Chinese enterprises, with BYD Auto Company providing 85 all-electric buses for the region. Friends looking to immigrate to the United States will soon be able to ride the electric buses produced by BYD.
According to Marvin Christ, the head of the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, in addition to helping reduce air pollution, the use of all-electric buses will also create job opportunities in the region and reduce dependence on imported oil. This is undoubtedly a win-win situation for both parties involved.
The transit authority estimates that this project will save an average of $56,000 per bus per year in the Antelope Valley region and help mitigate the impact of international oil price fluctuations on bus operations.
These 85 electric buses will be produced at BYD's factory located in Lancaster, California, and will include low-floor buses with lengths of 12 meters and 18 meters, as well as 13-meter long coaches. These electric buses can travel over 250 kilometers on a single charge. The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will also build a wireless charging system to meet the needs of long-distance operations for the coaches.
Wang Chuanfu, President of BYD Company Limited, stated in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that BYD's all-electric buses have undergone two years of testing in the United States, and the use of electric buses has reached a turning point in the country. In the next three years, this mode of transportation is expected to develop rapidly.
