RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Ralph Northam Monday announced that more than $12 million in state funding will be allocated to deploy electric transit buses in three Virginia localities.
Part of the $12 million comes from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust) that the Commonwealth received as part of its settlement with Volkswagen. In total, 17 electric buses and charging infrastructure will be deployed by local transit systems in Alexandria, Blacksburg, and Hampton Roads.
“Electric buses are a key component of Virginia’s strategy to address the climate crisis, reduce air pollution in our communities, and drive innovation across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Northam. “We are demonstrating how entrepreneurs, government, and industry partners are coming together to implement the best renewable energy technologies available and power the clean economy.”
Recipients of VW Trust and statewide transit capital funding include:
- Alexandria (DASH): $5.1 million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers
- Blacksburg Transit: $3.3 million for five battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers
- Hampton Roads Transit: $3.9 million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers
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