Madison to Debut Hybrid Electric Metro Buses
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison is becoming the first city in the state to use hybrid electric buses.
Five hybrid electric buses will hit the streets in the next couple of weeks, WISC-TV reported. Two will run on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus routes that get about 90 rides an hour and three others will run in the rest of the city. All have a new hybrid battery perched on the roof.
"The hybrid electric bus appears to be one of the leading alternative fuels that is emerging in the engine market," said Metro Transit General Manager Chuck Kamp.
Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said that the buses offer many benefits.
"There's reduced noise, reduced maintenance, lower emissions, quicker acceleration, improved braking, so a better ride for folks who ride Metro," Cieslewicz said. Click here to read the full story.
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