Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) first long-range electric bus has begun regular revenue service on Route 20.
The Proterra ZX5 Max electric bus is equipped with six lithium-ion battery packs and has a range of almost 300 miles.
Each battery pack stores 112.5kWh of charge, providing a total of 675kWh. To enhance the vehicle’s efficiency, regenerative braking captures the energy normally lost to heat and returns it to the battery packs.
For passenger convenience, the new transit bus features USB ports for charging and two large information monitors.
This long-range vehicle will join the seven Proterra Catalyst 35 electric buses that are currently in service on Route 28.
