"A better bus: Tests show efficiency, reliability of costly hybrid-electric models
By Mark Ginocchio Staff Writer January 24, 2005

CTTransit's two hybrid-electric diesel buses increased fuel economy and were more reliable than standard diesel buses, preliminary results from an 18-month demonstration reveal.

According to tests, the hybrid buses scored 10 percent better on fuel economy than the newest diesel buses, and were 30 percent to 35 percent more efficient than the existing fleet, said Stephen Warren, assistant general manager for maintenance service for CTTransit.

The hybrid buses also cost less to maintain and got rave reviews from bus operators, Warren said.

"They were much more reliable than our diesel buses in virtually every category, which was a surprise," he said. "The drivers also thought they had better acceleration."

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