Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

CATS is launching a pilot program in partnership with eTransEnergy, a subsidiary of Duke Energy to test the performance of battery electric buses (BEB) and accompanying charging infrastructure across the greater metropolitan Charlotte area. Through this program, CATS and eTransEnergy will collect data and evaluate vehicle performance while operating the electric bus fleet across the regional transit system in preparation for zero emission technologies.

Milestones:

December 2021 - CATS received first battery electric bus.

April 2022 – The pilot program begins.

October 2023 - Estimated completion of the pilot program.

The BEB pilot program supports our Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte Resolution and our Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) which strives to have city fleet and facilities be fueled by 100 percent zero-carbon sources by 2030 and sets a community-wide goal for Charlotte to become a low carbon city by 2050.

* Please rate your awareness of the CATS Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program.

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* Please rate your awareness of the City of Charlotte's Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP).

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28%

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11%

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What do you know about battery electric vehicles?

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* Rank the following according to what you believe to be the greatest value to the community by moving it to the top of the list, with the remaining descending to the least valuable. (You do not have to rank all the options and you can type in an unlisted option by selecting "Other".)

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* Mark your level of agreement with the following statement: Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) will make our community a healthier and more sustainable place to live.

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* Are you a current CATS bus rider?

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* Would you consider riding the bus, or riding it more often, if it was an electric vehicle?

Yes

62%

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Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

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* Please rate your awareness of the CATS Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program.

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* Please rate your awareness of the City of Charlotte's Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP).

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What do you know about battery electric vehicles?

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* Rank the following according to what you believe to be the greatest value to the community by moving it to the top of the list, with the remaining descending to the least valuable. (You do not have to rank all the options and you can type in an unlisted option by selecting "Other".)

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* Mark your level of agreement with the following statement: Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) will make our community a healthier and more sustainable place to live.

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* Are you a current CATS bus rider?

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* Would you consider riding the bus, or riding it more often, if it was an electric vehicle?

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Please enter your email address if you're interested in learning more about the BEB pilot.