Victoria opens new Preston electric bus depot as shift away from diesel gathers pace - The Indian Sun

New electric bus depot opens in VIC

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government.The Victorian Government has opened a new electric bus depot in Preston, accelerating the state’s transition from diesel buses to Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs). The Preston depot features a Victorian-first overhead gantry charging system that increases space and capacity for the new ZEB fleet to support the state’s journey to reach net zero emissions by 2045. […] The post New electric bus depot opens in VI…

Victoria opens new Preston electric bus depot as shift away from diesel gathers pace - The Indian Sun

Victoria’s public transport network has taken another step towards electrification with the opening of a new electric bus depot in Preston, designed to support the growing rollout of zero emission buses across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The Preston facility will house up to 58 electric buses, which are expected to travel more than 2.8 million kilometres each year on routes serving areas including Moonee Ponds, Melbourne University and Reservo…