Construction starts on Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot
Construction has officially begun on Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot, which will be capable of charging 150 battery electric buses.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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