RegGuheert
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It seems that battery-electric buses are starting to come out of the woodwork and are being embraced by many municipalities around the world. Rather than discussing these in the hydrogen thread, I thought it would make sense to discuss battery electric buses in their own thread.
Proterra:
Electric bus made by ex-Tesla employee drives 258 miles on a single charge
Proterra:
Electric bus made by ex-Tesla employee drives 258 miles on a single charge
For reference, here is the datasheet for the Proterra Catalyst Electric Bus.TreeHugger.com said:This milestone is important because once you pass the average driving range needed in a day by a bus, with a margin of safety on top, electric buses become ready for the big time:Part of the reason why the Proterra buses are doing this well is that they aren't just regular buses modified to be electric:Based on these test results, Proterra predicts its ten pack XR configuration (321kWh) will achieve 300 miles on a single charge. According to available General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data, typical urban and rural bus routes in the United States run less than 200 miles a day, bringing most routes within reach of Proterra’s current technology.“The purpose-driven Catalyst design affords the best efficiency rating ever for a 40-foot transit bus, at 22 MPG equivalent,” said John Sleconich, Chief Engineer at Proterra. “Proterra buses are the only mass transit vehicle built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. With a unique aerodynamic body made from carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, we are able to reduce mass for maximum efficiency.”