In an ongoing effort to "go green", the city of Hamilton has just taken delivery of 12 new GM eco-friendly buses for its fleet. The buses, which are powered by an advanced diesel-hybrid system, are said to significantly improve fuel economy while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
There are currently well over 600 similar buses from GM on North American roadways. Customers benefit from a reduction in particulate emissions- up to about 90 percent less than traditional models. The advanced hybrid buses are also less costly to repair and maintain, with extended life of brakes, engine oil, and transmission components. They accelerate far more quickly, and operate much more quietly too. Sounds like a win-win situation.
Obviously, there are added outlays of cash initially for a hybrid-equipped bus, though in the long run a fleet of such machines stands to benefit the environment as well as save money.
"GM is excited to be partnering with the City of Hamilton which has selected our advanced parallel hybrid bus technology to help with the greening of the City's transport system," said David Paterson, VP of corporate and environmental affairs at GM. "Reducing emissions requires a diversity of technology solutions for both public and personal transportation, and GM is delivering new solutions that range from hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles to vehicle electrification and fuel cells."
A hybrid system based on the two-mode setup used in the hybrid buses will be available next year on the Tahoe and Yukon SUV's.
photo:General Motors
There are currently well over 600 similar buses from GM on North American roadways. Customers benefit from a reduction in particulate emissions- up to about 90 percent less than traditional models. The advanced hybrid buses are also less costly to repair and maintain, with extended life of brakes, engine oil, and transmission components. They accelerate far more quickly, and operate much more quietly too. Sounds like a win-win situation.
Obviously, there are added outlays of cash initially for a hybrid-equipped bus, though in the long run a fleet of such machines stands to benefit the environment as well as save money.
"GM is excited to be partnering with the City of Hamilton which has selected our advanced parallel hybrid bus technology to help with the greening of the City's transport system," said David Paterson, VP of corporate and environmental affairs at GM. "Reducing emissions requires a diversity of technology solutions for both public and personal transportation, and GM is delivering new solutions that range from hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles to vehicle electrification and fuel cells."
A hybrid system based on the two-mode setup used in the hybrid buses will be available next year on the Tahoe and Yukon SUV's.
photo:General Motors