ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County announced it has deployed three new buses using electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems produces.
In recognition of Broome County Transit “continuing to go green,” the company’s Endicott location hosted a ribbon-cutting event last Thursday to mark the bus deployment.
Broome County purchased the buses using grant money from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Buses and Bus Facilities program. The Broome County Department of Public Transportation was awarded the $2 million grant in 2018. The grant program offers funding to state and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities.
(Sponsored)
Timekeeping Trap: Be Careful When “Rounding” an Employee’s Work Time
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations do not require an employer to track and pay an employee for the exact number of minutes they actually work. As currently written,
Ask the Expert: Investing in the Future with Registered Apprenticeship
In today’s competitive job market, finding and retaining top talent can be incredibly challenging. For companies, Registered Apprenticeship is an investment not only in its employees but in its future.
“We are excited to announce the implementation of these new electric-hybrid buses which are the most sophisticated, cleanest and fuel efficient in our fleet,” Greg Kilmer, Broome County Transit Commissioner, said. “BAE Systems’ technology will allow us to operate in full-electric, zero-emission mode when driving through the most densely populated areas in Broome County. I offer many thanks to our local, state and federal representatives for their continued support for public transportation.”
About the power system
BAE Systems’ technology will help Broome County reduce fuel usage and carbon emissions, the firm said in a release. The new buses are equipped with BAE Systems’ series-ER (electric range) power and propulsion system. The hybrid system — which is electrically driven — “saves fuel, emissions and decreases maintenance of mechanical parts,” BAE said.
The series-ER systems are produced at the company’s manufacturing plant in Endicott.
BAE Systems says it has been working on the development and integration of electric propulsion and accessory systems for transit buses for more than 20 years.
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia., BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, security and aerospace company. Its website says the firm employs nearly 86,000 globally. That figure includes more than 1,300 employees in Endicott, per a company spokesman.
Contact Reinhardt at ereinhardt@cnybj.com
