BAE Systems to power North America’s largest battery-electric bus order with zero-emission propulsion systems
07 Juni 2023 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Power management technology enables clean, efficient operation
for zero-emission buses
BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion,
announced that the ten transit authorities members of the
Association du Transport Urbain du Québec (ATUQ) have ordered up to
1,229 battery-electric buses using BAE Systems’ Gen3 electric drive
system, allowing them to run emission-free.
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BAE Systems announced that the ten
transit authorities members of the Association du Transport Urbain
du Québec have ordered battery-electric buses using BAE Systems’
Gen3 electric drive system, allowing them to run emission-free.
(Credit: BAE Systems)
BAE Systems will provide its electric drive systems to Nova Bus
for integration on the buses. The battery-electric bus order is the
largest to date in North America and builds on the 1,800 buses in
the province already powered by BAE Systems’ technology.
ATUQ represents public transportation organizations that serve
the major urban centers in the province of Québec: Montréal, Laval,
Longueuil and the greater metropolitan area, as well as Québec
City, Lévis, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay and Sherbrooke.
Together, they provide 99 percent of the public transportation
trips in the province.
“We are proud to advance the transition to zero-emission public
transportation in Québec,” said Bob Lamanna, vice president and
general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems.
“This order marks the next step toward full fleet electrification –
delivering reliable, high-performance systems to help ATUQ’s
members reach their environmental goals.”
Gen3, BAE Systems’ latest electric drive system, features an
electric motor and advanced power electronics to produce a clean
mode of transportation for buses. The system uses innovative
technology, such as silicon carbide to improve heat management,
lightweight components, and increased electrical efficiency for
enhanced vehicle performance. Using a flexible design, the reduced
number of connections create a compact system and allow the buses
to travel longer distances on a single charge.
“This order represents our collective commitment to improving
air quality, meeting the provincial government ambitious targets
and contributing to Canada’s zero-emission future,” said Marc-Andre
Varin, general manager of ATUQ. “BAE Systems has been with us from
the beginning of our journey, starting with electric-hybrids and
now the switch to all-electric buses. This is a big leap forward in
our plans to provide sustainable transit service.”
Building on 25 years of innovation, BAE Systems has more than
16,000 propulsion systems in service on transit buses worldwide.
Its electric propulsion technology is developed and serviced at its
facilities in Endicott, New York and Rochester, U.K.
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