CHICAGO (CBS) — The CTA will start testing six new all-electric buses on Friday.
You’ll recognize the new buses by their bright blue exterior.
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The CTA will test the performance of the buses over the next couple months.
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The CTA said the buses feature a quiet ride, and clean air emissions, and will help reduce the agency’s fuel costs.
CTA plains to have an all-electric bus fleet in the next 20 years.
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