Did you know that the STO was the first transit corporation in Quebec to acquire a hybrid diesel-electric bus?

These buses run on electric power and diesel to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is definitely one way to help clean up the air!

• A hybrid bus can accelerate faster while burning less fuel, using 30% less fuel than a diesel bus.
• A hybrid bus is quieter than a regular bus and also vibrates less. As a result, riding a hybrid bus is very comfortable.
• The batteries are on the roof of the bus and weigh almost 900 pounds!
• A hybrid diesel-electric bus reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 30 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
• Hybrid vehicles help reduce the polluting emissions that are released into the air, which improves the city's air quality.
• Using a hybrid vehicle means:
  • 50% less nitrogen oxides
  • 90% less particulate matter
  • 36% less carbon monoxide
  • 30% less hydrocarbons

*Source: Nova Bus

Source: GM Allison and Nova Bus

The two types of propulsion drive in a hybrid bus are electric power and a diesel engine. When combined, these two technologies make it possible to reduce fuel consumption, and therefore the production of greenhouse gases. The power produced during braking is used to recharge the batteries that are on the roof of the bus.

Source: GM Allison and Nova Bus

When you board the hybrid diesel-electric bus, you can't help but notice the brightly coloured fabric that is unique to these two buses!