Purposebuilt to be 100% batteryelectric, the proterra catalyst registered enables transit agencies to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to local communities across north america. Although trials are ongoing, it is already possible to say. Charging infrastructure proterra proterra electric bus. View detailed pictures that accompany our proterra catalyst e2 electric bus article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Proterra expands its catalyst ev bus platform to include. A proterra catalyst bus is 100% electric, emitting zero tailpipe emissions or. Proterra expands its catalyst ev bus platform to include a. Still, halbig said hes going to wait till the buses are up and running before purchasing a fifth proterra bus. Foothill transit battery electric bus demonstration results. Proterra designs and builds the entire bus including the electric drive, energy storage system, vehicle control systems, and fastcharging stations in the u.
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. On a related topic, prudential plaza and aon center are using proterra buses on their shuttles. Let our experienced and reliable inhouse team put it all together for you. Electric bus maker proterra benefits from federal grants in. Proterra says the program is being conducted to establish safer mobility solutions that will help to build public confidence in the safety and eventual autonomous mass transit services that are likely to become a reality. Ev bus manufacturer proterra has developed a fastcharging system for electric buses that can get a bus back on the road in as little as ten minutes, according to ars technica. Jul 20, 2015 proterra ceo on the economics of the electric bus business.
Highestperforming electric buses on the market making. With the greatest range and efficiency of any batteryelectric bus in its class, the catalyst is designed to serve the daily mileage. Tesla model s keeping it light and strong is key current electric bus sizes available in north america heavy duty. The base 36foot fc model carries a mere 79kilowatthour battery pack, giving it a range of 46 miles. Smart, accomplished yet humble people with tons of integrity. Proterra s mission to make and deploy incredible electric vehicle technology that reduce emissions from heavy duty transportation made in the usa is great. Electricbus startup proterra shifts into higher gear the. The amazing beauty of the falls is mesmerizing to say the least. Fastcharging electric buses quicker than filling a diesel tank. Proterra, a leading manufacturer of allelectric buses, unveiled this week a new battery pack to power its catalyst xr bus pictured above. Growing preference for depot charge buses is the key trend observed in the u.
Concurrently, proterra is testing ecorides operating performance in field trials at various locations. At the present time, given the available combination of features, they are the best method of creating documents in this format. Proterra catalyst e2 electric bus photo gallery autoblog. The growth of the electric bus market has been attributed to the increasing concerns on the depletion of fossil fuels and environmental pollution. Electric bus maker proterra benefits from federal grants. Manual purpose and contents the purpose of this manual is to provide the operator with all necessary information to use the machine properly, in a safe and autonomous way. Proterra and lg chem are blowing the lid off a new battery cell that the pair have codeveloped. Foothill transit battery electric bus demonstration. The electric bus manufacturer proterra is set to blow up the public transit bus market with its new dieselkilling extended range catalyst model. An electric bus just broke the world record for distance. Sep 19, 2017 a proterra electric bus just drove 1,100 miles on a single charge the catalyst e2 max went 1,101. Electric bus market by vehicle type, by length, by.
Electricbus startup proterra shifts into higher gear. Electric bus manufacturers byd and proterra are making. Its ground up designs have led to the ecoride be35, the worlds full size 10 minute charge transit bus that replaces conventional diesel buses on a oneforone basis operating 247. It established the proterra name and demonstrated the feasibility of the companys proprietary automated. Jul 22, 2014 proterras first product, the ecoride be35 allelectric bus, was quite successful. Hill had previously founded transteq, a denver, colorado, bus manufacturing company that built cng hybrid buses throughout the 1990s, as well as alumatech, a manufacturing company that made aluminum dump trailers. Foothill transit began a demonstration of three proterra bebs in october 2010 to evaluate the.
Venture capitalists assume a large amount of risk when they invest in earlystage companies. This project was launched in may 2007 in conjunction with an award by the u. The global electric bus vehicle market is expected to register a cagr of 12. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission vehicles that enable bus fleet operators to eliminate the dependency on fossil fuels and to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to the community.
A startup called proterra has been working on electric buses for years, and its latest model has a pretty impressive range. The proterra apex connected vehicle intelligence system is a cloudbased data platform, offering. Proterra ceo on the economics of the electric bus business. The agency operates 17 electric buses, all from proterra, in its 382bus fleet. Where the beauty lies amazingly enough, niagara falls is situated in both the usa as well as canada. Introduced in october 2008, the ecoride be35 fuel cellpowered electric bus from golden, colo. You can send tips on twitter dms open or via email. Regarding slow ive used a speedometer app on my phone and have noted what speeds you get with buses and find that in town on a nonexpress route buses seldom go any faster than 10 12 mph. Proterra buses general transit discussion chicago transit. Designed with the greatest driver and passenger safety in mind. Sep 14, 2016 a startup called proterra has been working on electric buses for years, and its latest model has a pretty impressive range.
They do so because of the potential for huge returns. Proterra names honeywell and tesla manufacturing veteran. It is the first 30 ft 9 m or larger, heavyduty allelectric bus ever to complete federally required durability, reliability and safety testing. Battery electric buses are currently offered in two models. Electric bus market growth, trends, and forecast 2019 2024. Fred is the editor in chief and main writer at electrek. The announcement comes as proterra brings its new battery manufacturing facility online, which is. Proterra diesel killing electric bus is ready for prime time. Proterra s heavyduty energy storage system will power the saftliner ec2 vehicle to serve north american school bus needs. The only times you get a bus going faster is if the bus is a limited stops express route or a bus that has the freeway as part of its route. Since 2004, proterra registered technology has been proven through more than 11 million miles on the road in our purposebuilt electric transit buses.
Charged evs proterra catalyst electric bus logs 600. Pdf print drivers are based on the principle of virtual printing. Electric bus maker opens manufacturing facility in city of. A proterra electric bus just drove 1,100 miles on a single. Pdf print drivers are products of the virtual printer type designed to convert various file types into pdf. Truck transportation vendor proterra has begun testing what it claims is the first autonomous driving bus program. Electric bus market growth, trends, and forecast 2019. Usable energyoperating eiciency 97118 161230 232328. A proterra electric bus just drove 1,100 miles on a single charge the catalyst e2 max went 1,101.
Carbs 2000 fleet rule for transit agencies1 has been the primary driver for. Nov 02, 2014 regarding slow ive used a speedometer app on my phone and have noted what speeds you get with buses and find that in town on a nonexpress route buses seldom go any faster than 10 12 mph. Proterra already manufactures two electric bus models, the fc and xr. Sep 12, 2016 proterra already manufactures two electric bus models, the fc and xr. Proterras systems are scalable to all forms of commercial buses. Combined with the high cycle life, unique safety capabilities and high power capabilities, altairnanos technology is ideally suited to provide battery modules and packs for commercial vehicles. The new pack holds 28 percent more energy which adds up. There are cities with more electric buses, but seneca, according to the founder of greenvillebased bus manufacturer proterra, now has the. May 17, 2009 proterras ecoride be35 bus already has started making public appearances. Sep 12, 2016 proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission vehicles that enable bus fleet operators to eliminate the dependency on fossil fuels and to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to the community.
Its catalyst e2 series buses can drive up to 350 miles on a single. Proterra energy fleet solutions offer a turnkey approach to delivering the complete energy ecosystem for heavyduty electric fleets, including. Some of the major battery electric bus manufacturers in the country are proterra inc. Electric bus maker proterra launches an autonomous driving. Charged evs proterra catalyst electric bus logs 600 miles. Proterra s systems are scalable to all forms of commercial buses. October 30, 2018 today proterra, a leading innovator in electric transportation, and thomas built buses, a leading manufacturer of school. Through, you can check out freds portfolio and get. 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. Proterras ecoride be35 is a 35 ft 11 m composite body, fastcharge, battery electric bus that seats 38 including the driver and has a passenger capacity of 60. It can store up to 660 kwh, helpful when motoring a 27,000. Apr 07, 2017 proterra, a leading manufacturer of allelectric buses, unveiled this week a new battery pack to power its catalyst xr bus pictured above. Proterra opens new electric bus manufacturing facility to. The base 36foot fc model carries a mere 79kilowatthour battery pack, giving it.
It established the proterra name and demonstrated the feasibility of. May 03, 2017 fred is the editor in chief and main writer at electrek. Proterras first product, the ecoride be35 allelectric bus, was quite successful. Jul 26, 2017 burlingamebased electric bus manufacturer proterra inc. Fastcharging electric buses quicker than filling a diesel. This new electric bus can drive 350 miles on one charge wired. Electric bus maker proterra benefits from federal grants in 29 cities, van hool belgium deal last month, a proterra bus set a world record, traveling 1,102 miles on a single charge. Marine a line of amenities to make everyone feel good guests feel refreshed and rejuvenated you feel better about green business nature benefits from ecofriendly products a perfect blend of good business and best practices. The secret to the new proterra buss longevity is its twin mattresssized battery pack, says matt horton, the companys vp for sales. Apr 06, 2016 on a related topic, prudential plaza and aon center are using proterra buses on their shuttles. Proterra catalyst electric bus logs 600 miles on a single charge. Foothill transit was the first user of the buses, which rolled out in september 2010.
Burlingamebased electric bus manufacturer proterra inc. 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. Proterra begins first autonomous bus program electronics360. Proterras mission to make and deploy incredible electric vehicle technology that reduce emissions from heavy duty transportation made in the usa is great. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission vehicles that enable bus fleet operators to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to the community. Proterra electric bus, dale hill louisiana clean fuels. Proterra has sold more than 108 vehicles to 14 different transit agencies throughout north america. Proterras electric bus can travel 350 miles before. Proterra energy fleet solutions go beyond the vehicle to help you with charging infrastructure and energy delivery for your fleet. Sep 21, 2016 proterra catalyst electric bus logs 600 miles on a single charge. Electric bus builder proterra innovates in conservative.
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