In its GM news bulletin of 10 February 2006, the company announced the testing of a general-purpose vehicle, which would be used as a fast-tracked vehicle called Silver Line, for a hybrid vehicle
. According to a recent GM press release, the Grand Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is currently undergoing testing. The GM hybrid vehicle concept is similar to the 21 vehicles planned for purchase by the Regional Transit Authority by the end of 2007. Recent GM news bulletins indicate that Cleveland decided to purchase GM hybrid vehicles because they were more fuel-efficient than traditional bus transport and cleaner at the same time.
The silver line is only one aspect of the forthcoming project of the Grand Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, which aims to improve transit services through the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles, reduced traffic congestion, improved pedestrian safety and support for further improvements along urban corridors. The project aims to reduce the travel time of passengers and to make it easier for them to attend school, work, homes, medical facilities and urban recreational activities. A recent public information bulletin issued by the GM indicates that the silver line is planned to be fully operational in 2008. Public transport buses driven by mixed GM technologies are better for the environment, overall fuel consumption and customer wallets. More cost-effective than rail transport is only one of the reasons why many commuters decide to take buses.
Combining the hybrid technologies of the GM, consumers will see reasonable rates and access to clean air. The General Motors hybrid diesel power drive, using the most efficient parallel hybrid structures available in the world today, is best suited to the BRT initiative.” Tom Stephens, Vice-President of the GM Electric Group, says. In a recent quote from GM News, Stephens added, "If the United States is, In 29 cities in the United States and Canada, there are currently 380 mixed-technology buses. The GM plans to provide 216 hybrid buses to six United States cities during 2006. Genetically modified news continues to revolve around the most innovative new designs, technologies and innovations that companies have to offer. As the world moves forward, mixed transport is expected to increase its prevalence every year. Mixed cars have many benefits, of which they are particularly useful and contribute to energy conservation while maximizing air quality.