MEDIA ADVISORY: Zero-emission buses on view at technology showcase in downtown Sacramento
Date
Release Number
19-05
Contacts
Office of Communications
Melanie Turner
Office of Communications
SACRAMENTO – Zero-emission battery and fuel cell transit buses will be on display Wednesday and Thursday, February 6 and 7 at the California Environmental Protection Agency building, 1001 I Street in Sacramento. The showcase runs concurrent to a technology symposium that will cover topics including transitioning transit fleets to zero-emission, fuel and infrastructure issues, and opportunities for incentive funding.
- WHAT: Advanced technology buses from BYD, Van Hool (fuel cell electric), Phoenix Motorcars, GreenPower, Proterra and other manufacturers will be on public display.
- WHEN: Buses will on display Wednesday, 9 am to 5 pm and Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm.
- WHERE: Vehicles will be parked on I Street, 10th Street and 11th Street surrounding CalEPA headquarters at 1001 I Street.
- VISUALS: Seven high-tech buses from multiple manufacturers, available for filming.
CARB is the lead agency in California for cleaning up the air and fighting climate change to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards. Its mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective reduction of air and climate pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy.