The purpose of this low and no emission vehicle award is to purchase electric buses that will replace exiting diesel buses and the construction of a dual solar-powered charging station as an…
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- PR2024010
- Recipient
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Autoridad Metropolitana De Autobuses UEI VFM1ZUECKT15
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Transit Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $20,000,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs
- Completion date 25% complete
- Originally
- Place of performance
- Puerto Rico
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Activities
- The purchase four (4) no emission buses and the construction of two (2) dual solar powered charging station for these buses
- Expected outcomes
- For the metropolitan bus authority this will be the first experience with zero emission buses through a pilot program. This operation will include the purchase of four (4) buses to operate our high frequency route in the SAN juan area. The charging infrastructure will be installed in the bus depot and in one terminal. These charging stations will primarily use photovoltaic energy. The integration of electric buses will contribute to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions promote cleaner air and help address the climate crisis. Moreover IT will signal to the private sector and the population in general the importance of moving towards no emission transportation options.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Puerto rico would benefit from purchasing electric vehicles in an effort to improve the safety and reliability of bus service while at the same time provide for a modernized bus fleet and bus charging station with the most advance technology to help improve the air quality and combat climate change in puerto rico.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $10,000,000 | |
| Original award | $10,000,000 |
Quick answers
Who received award PR2024010?
PR2024010 was awarded to Autoridad Metropolitana De Autobuses by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on May 14, 2024.
How much is award PR2024010 worth?
$20,000,000 has been obligated on PR2024010.
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