CapMetro in Austin has decided to halt the purchase of new electric vehicles for its fleet temporarily due to challenges with battery technology industry-wide. The pause was discussed during a sustainability update at a board meeting, emphasizing the need to build infrastructure and wait for battery technology advancements. Currently, the limitations of battery-powered electric buses restrict them to running between eight to 10 hours, covering only 36% of CapMetro's current bus schedules. Despite this setback, CapMetro aims to introduce 87 additional electric buses by 2024 to support the City of Austin's Project Connect, with plans to have all-electric MetroRapid lines in the future. Looking ahead, the transit authority is considering a mix of hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses for its late 2024 procurement, aligning with the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. While temporarily pausing EV bus purchases, CapMetro remains committed to its sustainability objectives and is working towards a more environmentally friendly public transport system.