RE:Sacremento $76.8M cheque for hydrogen buses & infrastructureBallard's client New Flyer is supplying the buses (with Ballard inside, of course)
- Fuel Cell Electric Buses: SacRT plans to convert the entire bus fleet serving northern Sacramento’s disadvantaged communities to zero-emission fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) by 2028. SacRT is replacing 29 compressed natural gas buses with new FCEBs. By doing so, we aim to eliminate 23,532 Metric Tons of CO2 over the useful life of the project, benefiting disadvantaged communities in our service area.
- Environmental Impact: Upon completion, 32% of SacRT’s routes will operate fuel cell electric buses serving 36% of our ridership. This transition directly contributes to Sacramento’s efforts to meet state and federal mandates for greenhouse gas reductions.
- Community and Workforce Development: The project creates good-paying jobs and apprenticeships for students from disadvantaged communities, ensuring that our workforce reflects and serves our diverse population.
Collaboration for Success
This project is made possible through strong partnerships with California Air Resources Board (CARB), Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD), Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), New Flyer of America (New Flyer), American River College (ARC), Clean Cities Coalition (CCC), and the County and City of Sacramento. Together, we are pioneering sustainable transportation solutions and setting the stage for future advancements in zero-emission technology.