March 6, 2024. GILLIG, America’s leading heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer, announces the delivery of the first 35 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to Albuquerque’s ABQ RIDE, with an additional 18 scheduled for mid-2024. This inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as they replace old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective GILLIG buses. Adorned with ‘mobile mural’ paint wraps showcasing the beautiful, enchanting landscapes of New Mexico, these near-zero emission buses celebrate the state’s stunning scenery and reflect ABQ RIDE’s decision to combine local artistry with environmental consciousness.
ABQ RIDE’s recent acquisition of GILLIG CNG buses is a game-changing development for the agency and the greater Albuquerque community. These buses are designed to provide ultra-low-emission and ultra-high-performance transit solutions with the lowest total cost of ownership. The vehicles are built on GILLIG’s signature Low-Floor platform, known for its rugged reliability and easy maintenance. Achieving the highest reliability scores and the best CNG fuel economy in Federal Altoona testing, the GILLIG CNG, like the rest of GILLIG’s product line-up, is a transit solution that’s durable, dependable, economically smart, and environmentally advantageous.
The environmental benefits of transitioning from older vehicles to these new CNG buses are remarkable, with an estimated reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions by 356.53 tons and NOx emissions by 3014.55 pounds per bus over its lifespan, the equivalent of planting over 52,000 trees.
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