Virginia Bus System Boosts Charging Infrastructure

The Metropolis of Alexandria, Va., has reached a milestone in its efforts to affect its DASH bus fleet with the set up of an in-route pantograph charger and related infrastructure.

The system permits DASH buses to cost whereas in service, thereby increasing route flexibility, extending operational vary and decreasing downtime. The venture, led by vitality infrastructure supplier ABM, additionally included set up of energy cupboards, electrical infrastructure and civil basis work.

DASH, which serves greater than 5.3 million riders yearly, additionally has launched facility upgrades to help elevated electrical capability. Picture courtesy DASH
Alexandria’s efforts to transition its DASH fleet to 100% zero-emissions autos have been underway since 2019. Utilizing funding from a wide range of sources, together with a $24 million federal grant awarded in 2023, DASH has deployed 16 battery electrical buses, with one other 20 autos funded and at the moment in procurement.

Serving greater than 5.3 million riders yearly, DASH has additionally launched facility upgrades to help elevated electrical capability.