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TransLink presses battery-powered buses into service

The battery-electric buses can be charged in approximately five minutes, and each bus is expected to reduce 100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Staff report
September 11, 2019 2:06pm

TransLink is introducing four zero-emission, battery-electric buses on Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster routes. Six more are on the way.

The battery-electric buses can be charged in approximately five minutes, and each bus is expected to reduce 100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. As much as $40,000 in fuel costs saving are expected compared to a conventional diesel bus, TransLink said.

This battery-electric bus pilot is a part of the TransLink Tomorrow Program to help improve mobility in Metro Vancouver.

TransLink said the pilot projects put it closer toward reaching its goal of operating a fleet with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050. Alongside lower emissions, customers can expect a smoother and quieter ride, the agency said.

The pilot will begin operating on Route 100 between 22nd Street Bus Exchange and the Marpole Loop. The 30-month pilot will evaluate bus performance, maintenance, and customer experience.

“This pilot is a major milestone towards achieving our sustainability targets,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “Our iconic trolleybuses have been running on electricity since 1948 and we’re proud to integrate the first battery-electric buses to our fleet. These buses are a testament to a strong partnership and the common goal of creating a cleaner and greener future.”

A global first, this pilot will also test the cross compatibility between the buses and charging station equipment provided by four separate manufacturers: New Flyer, Nova Bus, ABB and Siemens. Government of Canada and BC Hydro has funded the project.

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