"Millions Spent on Electric Buses in North Carolina City Fail to Run"

The city of Asheville, North Carolina, spent millions on five electric buses in 2018, but now three of them are out of commission due to software and mechanical issues, including a broken door that can't be replaced. The manufacturer, Proterra, filed for bankruptcy, leaving parts and services unavailable. The city faces significant losses from the investment, including maintenance costs and increased wear and tear on the rest of the fleet. Asheville has decided to pause further investment in electric technology until it can ensure the products will work, and is not pursuing the purchase of additional fully electric buses at this time.