Genesee County MTA Receives Federal Funding for Hydrogen Buses and Electric Vehicles
Key Ideas
- The Mass Transportation Authority in Genesee County, Michigan, has secured over $4.4 million in federal funding to purchase two hydrogen-powered buses.
- In addition to the buses, the funding will also be used to upgrade the existing hydrogen refueling station, transitioning MTA towards a zero-emission fleet.
- MTA also received federal funding to purchase electric charging stations, electric vehicles, and received a donation of an electric vehicle from Consumers Energy.
- CEO Ed Benning expressed satisfaction with the new vehicles, highlighting their role in expanding the MTA's alternative fuel platform for the future.
The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) in Genesee County, Michigan, recently announced that they have been awarded more than $4.4 million from the Federal Transit Administration Low-No Grant to acquire two hydrogen-powered buses. This funding will enable MTA to not only purchase the buses but also upgrade the fueling equipment for the existing hydrogen refueling station. The initiative aims to replace diesel buses with eco-friendly alternatives, aligning with MTA's goal of transitioning to a zero-emission fleet. Additionally, MTA secured over $400,000 from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program for electric charging stations and five electric vehicles. Consumers Energy's contribution of an electric vehicle further bolsters MTA's efforts towards sustainable transit. CEO Ed Benning expressed enthusiasm about integrating the new hydrogen-powered buses and electric vehicles into their fleet, emphasizing the significance of these additions in advancing MTA's commitment to alternative fuels for the future.