Flint MTA Embraces Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles with Federal Aid
Key Ideas
- The Flint Mass Transportation Authority received a $4,334,800 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase two hydrogen fuel cell buses and upgrade fueling equipment.
- MTA's Project Zero focuses on reducing emissions through hydrogen fuel cell transit development, replacing diesel buses with zero-emission options.
- Additional federal funds and a donated electric vehicle from Consumers Energy support MTA's efforts in clean transportation, showcasing a commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Consumers Energy's vice president praised MTA's leadership in embracing electric vehicles and clean transportation, encouraging others to follow suit.
The Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) in Flint, Michigan, has made significant strides towards embracing clean transportation by purchasing two hydrogen fuel cell buses with the help of a $4,334,800 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This grant supports Project Zero: MTA Flint-Reducing Emissions through Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Development, aiming to replace diesel buses with zero-emission options. Additionally, MTA received federal funds from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program to buy electric charging stations and five electric vehicles, with an additional vehicle donated by Consumers Energy. Consumers Energy's vice president praised MTA's commitment to clean transportation and expressed excitement in providing an electric transit van to MTA. This initiative not only demonstrates MTA's innovation in public transportation but also its dedication to environmental sustainability and embracing new technologies for a greener future.
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