In Pictures: Santa Monica invests $56M in 130 fast chargers for electric bus fleet

A close-up shows an electric vehicle plugging into a charging port, highlighting the technology behind Santa Monica's new fast-charging infrastructure.

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An aerial view captures a school parking lot with rows of yellow buses, a scene that will soon include electric models as the city transitions its fleet.

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A modern green electric car charging station in an underground garage underscores the shift toward sustainable urban transit solutions.

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Inside a bus and tram repair depot, vintage vehicles are visible, contrasting with the new electric buses slated for Santa Monica's fleet.

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An outdoor electric vehicle charging station in a natural setting emphasizes the integration of clean energy into everyday transit.

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A detailed shot of an electric vehicle charging station with two cables illustrates the hardware that will power Santa Monica's bus fleet.

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An aerial view of trains parked at a railway depot signals the scale of transit infrastructure that cities are modernizing for electric operations.

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Blue trams lined up indoors at a station display the variety of urban transit vehicles that could benefit from electric upgrades.

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A detailed view of ChargePoint electric vehicle charging plugs at an outdoor station reflects the supplier's role in Santa Monica's project.

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