Asheville's electric bus waste of money

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Asheville's electric bus waste of money

Published: Monday, January 22nd, 2024 @ 1:31 pm
By: Countrygirl1411 ( More Entries )

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Asheville’s ambitious leap into eco-friendly transportation has morphed into a financial sinkhole and a source of frustration for city officials.

In 2018, the city heralded the purchase of five state-of-the-art electric buses, each with a price tag of over $616,796, abc13 News reported.

Interim Transportation Director Jessica Morriss reported that three of the five buses are currently inoperative, with one bus sidelined by a malfunctioning double door since July.

But the expenses don’t stop at the purchase price. Morriss reveals a staggering total cost per bus nearing $1 million, including infrastructure for chargers and annual costs like leasing batteries and electric charges. And then there’s maintenance – another $251,000 spent on items like replacing traction drive controls for all buses. Maintenance director John McDaniel adds to the tale of woe, noting the replacement of power inverters at $14,000 each.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/5-million-down-drain-asheville-grapples-idle-electric/

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Big Bob said:

( January 23rd, 2024 @ 1:04 pm )

Here is an honest question. I notice that most MAGA conservatives will dislike anything perceived as liberal. Example, you point out problems in electric cars. That's fair. They have drawbacks.
But, you never seem to have an issue with status quo. As in never a bad word for fossil fuel cars. They have drawbacks too.

Do you think it wise to oppose any and all progress just to keep burning FFs the rest of your lives? Are you willing to cut your nose off to spite your face? I could give countless examples. What gives?
Change happens. Nothing stays the same.

John Steed said:

( January 22nd, 2024 @ 2:03 pm )

Don't forget that the things are dangerous. Lithium batteries can spontaneously combust, burn very hot, and spread fire very quickly. London just had two of its electric buses, one full electric and the other hybrid, spontaneously combust and burn up within a day of each other. Paris has also had several do that. They are a death trap.

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