Pace Suburban Bus has completed the first phase of a project aimed at converting a portion of Illinois’ public transport fleet to utilise solely battery-electric vehicles.
On December 23 2025; the agency’s new large-scale bus charging depot was officially opened by a number of state leaders, enabling emission-free transport for the state.
The opening of the new charging facility marks the first step toward a zero-emission Illinois
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The depot features 10 pedestal chargers and high-speed charging capability, marking the first step toward the agency’s overall goal of converting a set of 60 North Division buses.
State Rep. Rita Mayfield said:With electric buses, we’re taking a major step forward—building healthier neighbourhoods, creating more jobs, and boosting our local economy.
