Get ready for your best ride.
For your comfort and the good of all, we’re testing two types of zero-emission buses to see which is the best for Orange County. Thoughtfully customized for superior comfort and convenience, these sleek, quiet electric buses deliver rides that are, quite simply, among the best in the country.
Two technologies, zero emissions.
We’re committed to 100 percent zero-emission buses by 2040. Along the way, we’re testing two types of buses to determine which technology, or mix of technologies, will provide the best service on Orange County streets.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
Hydrogen buses offer a clean and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel buses, with many benefits such as zero emissions, high efficiency, and quiet operation.
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In 2020, we built the largest hydrogen fueling station for transit in the nation to power our growing fleet.
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Powered by hydrogen fuel cells which convert hydrogen gas into electricity to power electric motors, these buses emit only water vapor.
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The hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses use the same standard equipment as the CNG buses, with the fuel cell acting as an onboard battery charger.
10 buses
Currently in ServiceAdding 40 additional hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses
250 miles
Operating RangeRunning on 80 percent of OC Bus routes
6 minutes
To RefuelCan fuel 50 buses per day at the Santa Ana base
Plug-in Battery Electric Buses
Just like electric cars, plug-in battery electric buses get their power from a charging station connected to the electrical grid.
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These buses store electricity in roof-mounted batteries.
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Plug-in battery electric buses are zero emission; there’s no fossil fuel or internal combustion engine to pollute the air.
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The plug-in battery electric buses incorporate the same standard equipment as the CNG buses but operate exclusively on 100 percent battery-electric power.
10 buses
Currently in ServiceAdding 10 additional battery electric buses
150 miles
Operating RangeOperating on 20 percent of OC Bus routes
4 hours
To RechargeCan charge up to 10 buses at the same time
Hydrogen buses offer a clean and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel buses, with many benefits such as zero emissions, high efficiency, and quiet operation.
-
In 2020, we built the largest hydrogen fueling station for transit in the nation to power our growing fleet.
-
Powered by hydrogen fuel cells which convert hydrogen gas into electricity to power electric motors, these buses emit only water vapor.
-
The hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses use the same standard equipment as the CNG buses, with the fuel cell acting as an onboard battery charger.
10 buses
Currently in ServiceAdding 40 additional hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses
250 miles
Operating RangeRunning on 80 percent of OC Bus routes
6 minutes
To RefuelCan fuel 50 buses per day at the Santa Ana base
Plug-in Battery Electric Buses
Just like electric cars, plug-in battery electric buses get their power from a charging station connected to the electrical grid.
-
These buses store electricity in roof-mounted batteries.
-
Plug-in battery electric buses are zero emission; there’s no fossil fuel or internal combustion engine to pollute the air.
-
The plug-in battery electric buses incorporate the same standard equipment as the CNG buses but operate exclusively on 100 percent battery-electric power.
10 buses
Currently in ServiceAdding 10 additional battery electric buses
150 miles
Operating RangeOperating on 20 percent of OC Bus routes
4 hours
To RechargeCan charge up to 10 buses at the same time
Part of a greener, healthier community.
On the road to sustainability.
For more than 40 years, we’ve worked to reduce harmful emissions to improve air quality for all in Orange County.
Right now, our compressed natural gas bus fuel is 240 times cleaner than diesel; by 2040, powered by electricity, all our buses will have zero emissions.
We're committed to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable bus fleet for Orange that helps our region reduce its greenhouse gas emissions while improving the experience of our riders. We're on the way!
