A SamTrans electric bus pictured in an undated photo. The transit agency approved a $36.3 million contract to build charging infrastructure in San Carlos to support its expanding electric bus fleet and goal of a 100% zero-emission system by 2040. (Photo courtesy SamTrans)

The San Mateo County Transit District has approved a $36.3 million contract to build new charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of battery electric buses, officials announced Thursday. 

The agreement with Clark Construction Group will fund high-capacity chargers, overhead pantograph dispensers and electrical upgrades at SamTrans’ South Base facility in San Carlos, according to a press release. 

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