University at Buffalo commissions 8 new electric buses

The University at Buffalo, a New York State flagship university with 30,000 students, recently added eight new 40-foot battery-electric transit buses to its UB Stampede fleet, which serves some 16,000 passengers each day.

The university undertook the project in collaboration with campus transportation provider WeDriveU and fleet electrification specialist Zenobē.

Ten chargers have been installed at WeDriveU’s Buffalo customer service center, which supports the UB Stampede fleet. The university plans to fully electrify its bus fleet as part of its road map for a zero-emissions campus by 2030, well ahead of the 2045 deadline set under New York Executive Order 22 for state-operated heavy-duty vehicles.

“Our goal is to provide safe, reliable transportation while continuing to reduce our environmental impact,” said Christopher Austin, UB Director of Parking and Transportation. “These buses help us do both. They improve the rider experience today and represent another investment in the future of mobility at UB.”

“Fleet operators and institutions need confidence that their electric buses will be ready to perform every day,” said Matt Curwood, Vice President, Business Development—Transit, Zenobē North America. “Zenobē’s giving that certainty through thoughtful planning, reliable charging infrastructure and long-term operational support.”

Source: University at Buffalo