Edinburgh is leading the way in electrifying its transit system, with Lothian operating about one in five battery-electric buses. Ember, based in Edinburgh, has successfully launched the UK's first all-electric intercity coach service, operating over 100 electric coaches across Scotland. Ember's electric coaches can travel up to 350 miles on one charge, with charging facilities in multiple locations. Scotland's zero-emission bus program supports Ember's purchase of 100 Yutong coaches, demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of electrifying long-distance transportation in urban areas. Scheduled regional and intercity coach services can be practical in a battery-electric market when designed around electricity from the beginning.
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