They do so because of the potential for huge returns. Electric bus builder proterra innovates in conservative. That is, if you consider the cost of fuel in the ownership equation. Proterras electric bus breaks a world record for range. Usable energyoperating eiciency 98121 163234 top speed proterra governed mph per tire rating 65 65. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission electric transit vehicles and proterra powered trademark electric vehicle technology solutions for heavyduty applications. Jun 28, 2016 popular now 2020 virtual geneva motor show editors picks fiat chrysler u. The companys new catalyst e2 series bus notched a 603mile run at a michigan proving ground last month, more than doubling the range of the. The agency operates 17 electric buses, all from proterra, in its 382bus fleet. Proterras electric bus breaks a world record for range1,100 miles on a single charge 22 if you think teslas 300plusmile battery range for its electric cars is a big deal, heres a new.
Let our experienced and reliable inhouse team put it all together for you. Foothill transit is collaborating with the california air resources board carb and the u. Batteryelectric transit bus developments and operations. An easy to use interface into the latest technology that you can use in your transit fleet. Through, you can check out freds portfolio and get. Idahos yrt to add proterra batteryelectric buses, charging infrastructure vrt is the companys first customer in idaho and the first transit agency in. Find out about the future of public transportation at. Oct 09, 2017 american electric bus maker proterra made two important announcements today. Although trials are ongoing, it is already possible to say. Proterra energy fleet solutions go beyond the vehicle to help you with charging infrastructure and energy delivery for your fleet. Burlingamebased proterra, an electric bus maker, is testing systems in reno, nv. Allelectric city buses face challenges mountain xpress.
The author would also like to thank the editor and three anonymous. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission buses that reduce fleet operating costs while eliminating the dependency on fossilfuels. In an announcement tuesday, the burlingame, california, company said it was. These electric buses, produced by proterra, are 35foot, composite body buses that are capable of being charged quickly on route. On a related topic, prudential plaza and aon center are using proterra buses on their shuttles. Apr 06, 2016 on a related topic, prudential plaza and aon center are using proterra buses on their shuttles. Altairnano batteries make proterra a magic bus wired. It was first launched as the 40foot catalyst be40 at the 2014 apta bus and paratransit conference in kansas city.
By comparison, a tesla model s p100d has a 100kwh battery to achieve a 315mile range. Each bus takes about 1,000 hours to make, down from 4,000 for earlier models. Sep 14, 2016 a startup called proterra has been working on electric buses for years, and its latest model has a pretty impressive range. Electricbus startup proterra shifts into higher gear the. Fred is the editor in chief and main writer at electrek. Proterra customer service gives you lifetime access to. May 17, 2009 proterras ecoride be35 bus already has started making public appearances. Hill had previously founded transteq, a denver, coloradobased bus manufacturing company that built cng hybrid buses throughout the 1990s, as well as alumatech, a manufacturing company that made aluminum dump trailers. May 02, 2017 a bay area company has launched a pilot program to bring autonomous systems to city buses. Proterra pilot program for driverless city buses launched. Thats why proterra works with customers to determine the optimal balance of onboard energy storage. Aug 26, 2016 proterra hopes to deliver between 100 and 150 buses in 2017, and gradually ramp up production at its california and south carolina plants from there.
The announcement comes as proterra brings its new battery manufacturing facility online, which is. A startup called proterra has been working on electric buses for years, and its latest model has a pretty impressive range. The company unveiled its new dual motor allelectric drivetrain and it confirmed that it has been selected to make the. Jun, 2017 that is, if you consider the cost of fuel in the ownership equation. Jun 18, 2014 each bus takes about 1,000 hours to make, down from 4,000 for earlier models. Proterra buses general transit discussion chicago transit. Popular now 2020 virtual geneva motor show editors picks fiat chrysler u. Simulation of an electric transportation system at the ohio. Proterra energy fleet solutions offer a turnkey approach to delivering the complete energy ecosystem for heavyduty electric fleets, including.
Uses proterras battery system, which features a compact, robust design enabling energy density, by volume and mass. You can send tips on twitter dms open or via email. Proterra ev charging systems are designed with heavyduty electric fleets in mind, with a range of power levels, universal connectors, plugin and overhead options, and flexible layout options for spaceconstrained depots. The proterra catalyst is the companys second generation battery electric low floor transit bus. Buses equipped with the fc fast charge family of batteries are intended for circulator routes. American electric bus maker proterra made two important announcements today.
Proterra ceo on the economics of the electric bus business. Designed from the start as an exclusively electric vehicle, the catalyst delivers exceptional route flexibility and proven operational performance, with the greatest range of any zeroemission, batteryelectric bus in its class. Proterra hopes to deliver between 100 and 150 buses in 2017, and gradually ramp up production at its california and south carolina plants from. Misplaced your service manuals, or want to see if you have the latest updated parts manual. Electric bus maker proterra launches an autonomous driving. Ford focus ev retrofit an end of life diesel bus with ev powertrain ground up ev design i. This tool is now available to all owners of a proterra battery electric bus.
Proterra electric bus jun 28, 2016 photo gallery autoblog. Foothill transit battery electric bus demonstration results. Concurrently, proterra is testing ecorides operating performance in field trials at various locations. Proterra unveils new dual motor allelectric drivetrain for. Michael hennessy, proterra in looking forward for the future of the museum of us transportation, many of the oard of directors of your museum felt that an option was needed move to a dissolution of the current museum organization and that the current bus museum assets be combined into the automobile lub of america museum. Proterra has partnered with thomas built buses to electrify their most popular vehicle, creating a 100% batteryelectric bus designed to.
Foothill transit, the launch customer for the first generation bus, was the first to order the latest generation bus. Dec 24, 2017 build enough bays to handle 34 buses charging at once, and the bus is now making a 15mile run and getting a 710 mile boost on the end, so the effective uncompensated distance the bus is traveling would drop to 57 miles. A video made by eta agency for proterras electric buses featuring 3d modeling. A bay area company has launched a pilot program to bring autonomous systems to city buses. Sep 19, 2017 the e2 max uses a 660kwh battery and hides it in the 40footlong bus body. Idahos yrt to add proterra batteryelectric buses, charging infrastructure vrt is the companys first customer in idaho and the first transit agency in idaho to bring electric buses to its community. Its how efficiently a bus can meet the route requirements.
Proterras ecoride be35 bus already has started making public appearances. These buses, ecoride, are manufactured by proterra and powered by. By comparison, a tesla model s p100d has a 100kwh battery to. Thats not to mention the lifestyle benefits that cities gain from electric buses that don. Nov 21, 2012 general motors venture capital arm gm ventures has invested for the second time in proterra inc, an electric bus maker. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission, heavyduty electric vehicles, enabling bus fleet operators to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to local communities across north america. Tesla model s keeping it light and strong is key current electric bus sizes available in north america heavy duty. Proterra says its standard electric transit bus costs. The company unveiled its new dual motor allelectric drivetrain. Proterras new 40 bus is more energy efficient per mile than most. Proterra catalyst electric bus sets records at altoona in efficiency. Proterra catalyst bus specification sheet december 22, 2014 download the proterra catalyst 40ft. I heard that 4602, which i believe was the same proterra bus that broke down on belred road last week, broke down this morning in the charging station at eastgate.
Electric vehicle, bus, charging infrastructure, queuing model. Batteries, electric buses, public transportation, transit. Proterra and lg chem are blowing the lid off a new battery cell that the pair have codeveloped. The saftliner c2 jouley electric school bus powered by proterra technology can charge in less than 3 hours with the proterra 60kw charging system, and with additional dispensers up to 4 electric school buses can be charged in automated sequence in less than 12 hours. Following the federal transit administration ftas push. In order to bid on federally funded transit procurements in fy 2020, proterra must comply with 49 cfr 26. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission electric transit vehicles and ev. Metros batterypowered proterra buses now running revenue. The greenville, south carolina company makes the ecoride, a. May 03, 2017 fred is the editor in chief and main writer at electrek. Foothill transit began operating the new fleet in its service area. The latest cash injection arrives via al gores generation.
The average diesel bus gets no better than 4 mpg, while the proterra averages an equivalent mpg of 1521. Proterra, with its headquarters and manufacturing in greenville, south carolina, usa, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission vehicles, that enable bus fl eet operators to reduce operating costs and deliver clean, quiet transportation with zero tailpipe emissions. And it was stuck there long enough that the other two proterras, 4601 and 4603, arrived at eastgate and werent able to charge for some time, and then when they finally could. Charging infrastructure proterra proterra electric bus. Build enough bays to handle 34 buses charging at once, and the bus is now making a 15mile run and getting a 710 mile boost on the end, so the effective uncompensated distance the bus is traveling would drop to 57 miles. Still, halbig said hes going to wait till the buses are up and running before purchasing a fifth proterra bus. General motors venture capital arm gm ventures has invested for the second time in proterra inc, an electric bus maker. Venture capitalists assume a large amount of risk when they invest in earlystage companies. Electric buses environment washington research and policy center. The proterra apex connected vehicle intelligence system is a cloudbased data platform, offering.
The greenville, south carolina company makes the ecoride, a battery. According to technavio, proterra is known within the industry for. Proterra designs and builds the entire bus including the electric drive, energy storage system, vehicle control systems, and fastcharging stations in the u. Electric bus maker proterra is moving into the autonomous driving field, with a pilot program starting in nevada. Its catalyst e2 series buses can drive up to 350 miles on a single. Proterra has established a disadvantaged business enterprise program in accordance with 49 cfr part 26. Proterras electric bus can travel 350 miles before. The e2 max uses a 660kwh battery and hides it in the 40footlong bus body. Since 2004, proterra registered technology has been proven through more than 11 million miles on the road in our purposebuilt electric transit buses.
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