Scotland allocates £45 million for over 330 zero-emission buses and coaches - Sustainable Bus
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The Scottish Government has confirmed a £45m allocation under the third round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3)
  • Skua@kbin.earth
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    2 days ago

    Great news! Ember is a great service where I am, it’s allowing me to get rid of my car completely. More of that is what I want to see

  • Olap@lemmy.worldM
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    3 days ago

    With the rising petrol prices bus companies need to decarbonise fast. Ember has been a breathe of fresh air, especially in the highlands - finally some competition!

    City buses are all hybrid here in Edinburgh, surely now the time is right to switch properly

    • Delascas@feddit.ukEnglish
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      3 days ago

      For any fleet operators (busses, delivery vans, taxi’s . . ) with petrol prices head to £2 per L . . the ROI of cost savings vs. overnight discounted electricity is just overwhelming. The payback point, even for a $500,000 electric bus, must be less than 24 months. Charging my own EV overnight, on the cheapest Octopus rate . . . costs £4.16. Not a typo . . .£4.16 for 300 miles of range.