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13y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

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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