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The hybrid buses of today incorporate the normal internal combustion engine propulsion system along with the electric propulsion system. These hybrid buses are known for using diesel - electric fuel are are also referred to as hybrid diesel - electric buses. Recently studies have shown that these hybrid buses reduce greenhouse pollution by using small amount of biodiesel (20%) and relying more on electricity.
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Do they have hybrid buses in bigger cities?
There are hybrid buses being manufactured and used. They are diesel electric hybrids and although they do not completely eliminate emissions they do lower the emissions produced by such engines.
Where can I find info about hybrid buses?
For more information regarding hybrid buses, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_electric_bus or http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfleet/hybrids.htm to get the latest info.
What U.S. cities use hybrid buses?
Hybrid buses are becoming more common in metropolitan areas. Cities such as San Francisco, Phoenix and Baltimore have a hybrid fleet. An article at USA Today talks more about this trend: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-21-masstransithybrids_N.htm
Hybrid Buses Save and Clean the Air?
Transit systems are greening their fleets with hybrid buses. These vehicles release fewer green house gases and get better fuel efficiency. The buses use 50,000 gallons less diesel than regular buses. Environmentalists say that soot emissions have dropped over 95% and nitrogen oxides emissions are down close to 60% for each bus. You can save money on your commute and clean the air by taking a hybrid bus to work.
Pneumatic brake system?
Used in trucks and buses. This type of braking system of pneumatic and hydraulic hybrid vehicles.
What does Allison Transmission manufacture?
Allison Transmission manufactures fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, military vehicles, and hybrid propulsion systems for transit buses.
What advances have been made in transport?
In recent history for buses in London a Hybrid Technoligy bus has been brought out but unfortunately nobody is sure if it is Carbon fuel cell, H2o powered or solar.
What is the possessive noun of the noun buses?
The possessive plural is buses'.
What is an adjective of buses?
yellow buses
Where are buses used?
buses are used for transportation
What is a sentence for buses?
The buses drove into town
What do you call a group of buses?
A fleet of buses.
