Passengers on Dan’s Number 5 bus line in Tel Aviv will encounter a much quieter and cleaner ride, aboard the country’s first fully electric bus. The vibrantly orange bus is about 12 meters long with a driving range of about 250 miles and a 4-5 hour recharge time. Fuel and maintenance costs are much less than the previous diesel equivalent. Dan plan to upgrade 25% of their buses to electric in 5 years.
http://www.jpost.com/National-News/Israels-first-electric-bus-hits-the-road-in-Tel-Aviv-322119