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Composite body, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric, zero-emission buses and vans...

Finally, vehicles that are friendly to both your budget and the environment.
transit bus
Transit Bus

 school bus
School Bus
shuttle bus
Shuttle Bus
Coming Fall 2008
 delivery van
Delivery Van
Coming Fall 2008

Proterra's superior value proposition
    Lowest fuel cost
     
  • Battery-dominant hybrid delivers greater than 2 times the fuel economy of a conventional diesel
  • Battery-electric models achieve greater than 4 times the fuel economy of a conventional diesel
    Lowest operating expenses
     
  • More than double the fuel economy performance compared to competitive conventional and hybrid products
  • Up to 10,000 lb reduction in weight
    Lowest emissions
     
  • 70-100% reduction of harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases
    Lowest maintenance costs
     
  • Infrequent oil changes, engine and transmission overhauls
  • Composite body repairs are 20% of conventional body repair costs
    Other benefits
     
  • Greater number of seats in same space
  • Longer lasting vehicles
  • Fewer school bus vehicles and drivers needed, due to low floor ADA-friendly design


Differentiating Features
  • World's first ground-up hybrid-electric and battery-electric bus -- not a retrofit
  • Light weight, all-composite body
  • Plug-in hybrid option
  • Rapid charging, all-battery design
  • Zero emissions available in all-battery design
  • DRASTICALLY REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS
  • Battery-dominant hybrid models also available; supported by a variety of APU's (diesel, gasoline, CNG, hydrogen)
12 YEAR LEASE FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH NO DOWN PAYMENT