作为零排放过境扩展的一部分,金县Metro于2026年2月2日在西雅图发射了40英尺的电动巴士。 King County Metro launched 40-foot electric buses in Seattle on February 2, 2026, as part of its zero-emission transit expansion.

西雅图的King县地铁于2026年2月2日开通了首辆电池电动巴士, Seattle’s King County Metro launched its first battery-electric buses on February 2, 2026, with 40-foot GILLIG buses in electric yellow and seafoam blue serving south King County. 零排放车(零排放车)每辆能充电240至280英里,可载运69辆骑车,具有强化安全隔离装置的特点,是大都会市更广泛推动环境公正和清洁空气的一部分。 The zero-emission vehicles, capable of 240–280 miles per charge and carrying up to 69 riders, feature enhanced safety partitions and are part of Metro’s broader push for environmental justice and cleaner air. 今年春天在Tukwila基地开始充电, 计划扩大到120辆电动巴士。 Charging begins at Tukwila Base this spring, with plans to expand to 120 electric buses. 尽管纽约市等一些机构也在投资混合巴士,以提高可靠性和成本效益。 This rollout reflects growing North American momentum toward sustainable transit, though some agencies like New York City are also investing in hybrid buses for reliability and cost efficiency.