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2 10 211 CS-18-B63 • Fuel cell electric power and propulsion • Full integration and service support • Buy America compliant At BAE Systems, we’re advancing electric solutions to increase transit bus mobility, efficiency and capability. Our products range from enabling electric vehicle accessories to zero emission propulsion depending on agency goals. For those looking for a zero emission solution 100% of the time, we have a proven fuel cell electric bus system. As North America’s fuel cell bus technology leader, our proven systems are currently operating in all-weather climates. Contact us to learn more about our electric solution without range challenges. hybridrive.com Zero-Emission Travel Water is our only exhaust fleet and about 210 employees. Its annual budget is approximately $21 million, funded by a combination of a 0.25 percent dedicated county sales tax, rider fees, and state and federal grants. It is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees who are appointed by the Stark County Council of Government, Stark County Commissioners, and the cities of Canton, Massillon, and Alliance, to three-year terms. SARTA starts its weekday operations at 5AM, ending around 9:40 at night; evening operations continue to about 1:45 AM. A separate schedule operates on Saturdays and there is no Sunday service. In addition to its regular line service within Stark County, SARTA runs one bus route (with multiple times) between Canton and downtown Akron, Ohio, connecting to Akron’s METRO RTA bus system and also serving the Akron-Canton Regional Airport from both cities, and THE STARK AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, towns and cities are active- ly assessing the impact public transportation has on local air quality. The pressure is on for all new vehicles to burn less fuel, reduce carbon emissions and emit fewer pollutants. A number of solutions are available today that help to meet these goals. These include battery-electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric. Each has their own advantages and drawbacks, and it is critical that operators understand these and adopt the solution that fits their local requirements the closest. Issues to consider include operational performance, recharging/refuelling requirements and infrastructure needs. One of the options available today is hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion. These vehicles use proven technology, have been in daily revenue service for over ten years, are significantly less dependent on batteries, and emit nothing more than wa- ter. BAE Systems with its Series-H system is a leader in this technology, and shares common components with its highly successful hybrid-electric propulsion system, of which approaching 10,000 are in service globally. The Series-H system is Buy America compliant, completely Altoona tested, Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) eligible, and fully supported by BAE Systems established service network. hybridrive.com