Two of the five new Muncie Indiana Transit System's hybrid electric-diesel buses are now circulating the area, including Ball State University.
The five new heavy duty transit vehicles will use a combination of soy biodiesel fuel and rechargable batteries, using less fuel and emmitting less exhaust, according to a press release. Electricity is generated by the engine and by the breaking action of the bus when it slows down or stops.
The hybrid buses also have a smaller engine than traditional buses and can use soy biodiesel.
"Harmful greenhouse gas emissions will be greatly reduced, including significant reductions in particulate, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide," according to the release.
Although the new hybrid buses cost about $540,000 each, they are expected to save up to 30 percent in fuel.
The five new hybrid buses were funded by a combination of federal funds, including Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ), American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Federal Transit Administration, Surface Transportation Program, and FTA discretionary capital funds.
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