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ArticlesOctober 15, 2020

Innovative Solutions Awards: Clean Technology

CTA built one of the few terminals in North America that uniquely utilizes SAE J3105 overhead charging systems to maximize in-service time and performance of its Proterra electric bus fleet.

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NewsOctober 2, 2020

Lion Electric Co., ABB Partner to Sell, Service Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment

ABB’s complete charging equipment product line will be sold under Lion Energy, the heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer’s end-to-end infrastructure solution.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

Anaheim Transportation Network Secures Contract for Electric Bus Fleet Charging

The first of its kind 20-year charging-as-a-service agreement with AMPLY Power aims to manage fleet charging for 46 electric buses.

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NewsAugust 12, 2020

WAVE Project Provides Glimpse into ‘Charge-Neutral’ Scenario

Using wireless, inductive power transfer pads embedded in the roadway, AVTA’s electric vehicles can seamlessly charge while on route, drastically reducing the need for large battery packs and cumbersome charging stations.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2020

Reducing the High Costs of EV Charging Infrastructure Through On-Site Reactive Power

One report points out that the cost of battery technology decreased by 87% in 2019, and by 2023, it is estimated that average prices will be close to $100/kWh.

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NewsJuly 24, 2020

Edmonton Transit Unveils New Proterra Buses, Charging Infrastructure

ETS, Proterra, and ABB created a first-of-its-kind installation in North America using RFID technology, Wi-Fi, and two-step authentication that ensures each bus connects to its respective overhead charger.

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NewsJuly 7, 2020

SolTrans, Taps AMPLY Power to Simplify Electric Bus Fleet Charging

Unique to this application, AMPLY is operating its cloud-based software in conjunction with the fueling of SolTrans buses that run on CNG.

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NewsJune 30, 2020

GILLIG Lauds 9 Transit Partners Who Land Low-No Grants

Eight of these grants will be utilized to purchase GILLIG zero-emission battery electric buses and associated charging infrastructure, while the ninth will be utilized to deploy advanced low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses.

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NewsJune 10, 2020

Fla.'s PSTA opens first inductive wireless charging station on East Coast

The new WAVE wireless charging station includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for electric buses to be fully charged.

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NewsJune 8, 2020

WAVE installs wireless charging system for Ore. transit operation

The system will wirelessly charge two remanufactured Zero Emission Propulsion System buses from Complete Coach Works, with an additional two vehicles being added later this year.

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