2019 Purchase of an Electric Bus for Town of Chapel Hill

2019 Contribution to Town of Chapel Hill for Purchase of an Electric Bus

Date: April 2019

Description: The cost differential between the cost of a new, diesel bus and the cost of an electric bus was given to the Town of Chapel Hill to encourage and help them in purchasing 3 buses for the Town’s fleet. The buses are currently in operation and have sent the precedent for more electric bus purchases in the Town’s future.

Allocation amount: $390,000

Benefits to students and UNC: 

  • Reduced Carbon Footprint
  • Cleaner Air
  • Less Noise Pollution from Buses

Video Highlight about the Buses: