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. Proterra bev transit bus fast charging on route under 10 minutes use overhead charging system500kw utilizes wireless bus identification automatic speed limiting and assisted docking guide scoop seats charge head into place and connects to. Altoona bus research and testing center vehicle systems. A suitable battery that would enable the bus to run for such a long distance without having to be recharged would be far too big, heavy and expensive.
Products with a proterra logo and a trw model tas85 power steering. On a related topic, prudential plaza and aon center are using proterra buses on their shuttles. Proterra pilot program for driverless city buses launched. Sep 19, 2017 how did proterra get an electric bus to cover 1,100 miles on a charge. The mtbf calculation is based on component fit rates provided by the component suppliers. Burlingamebased proterra, an electric bus maker, is testing systems in reno, nv. Cte will use the funds to develop and demonstrate a highlyefficient 35foot proterra fuel cell bus with an enhanced ballard hd6 fuel cell and fastcharging capabilities and will demonstrate the bus in revenue service. Electric bus manufacturers byd and proterra are making. The company unveiled its new dual motor allelectric drivetrain and it confirmed that it has been selected to make the. Sep 12, 2016 move over tesla, electric bus drives 600 miles.
The american electric bus manufacturer and pioneer proterra has announced that it has now delivered its 100th allelectric bus passing the milestone with the delivery of a batteryelectric. Find out about the future of public transportation at proterra. Proterra s platform is designed and built from the ground up not a diesel retrofit. Foothill transit battery electric bus demonstration results. Electricbus startup proterra shifts into higher gear.
Reviews from proterra employees about proterra culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. During this transition, some data have been unavailable. Metros batterypowered proterra buses now running revenue. Our expertise electric propulsion and generation solutions for automotive to heavy duty vehicles and other applications and industries. Proterras electric bus breaks a world record for range1,100 miles on a single charge 22 if you think teslas 300plusmile battery range for its electric cars is a big deal, heres a new. Complementary rectifier substations are available for cities without an existing dc infrastructure. Zero emissions, lower operating costs, multiple charging systems new flyers xcelsior charge is a sophisticated batteryelectric bus that is ready to meet tomorrows transportation demands today. A proterra electric bus just drove 1,100 miles on a single charge the catalyst e2 max went 1,101. Xcelsior charge our nextgeneration batteryelectric bus. We will never share your email address with third parties without your permission. Electricbus startup proterra shifts into higher gear the. This bus was successfully designed, built, and demonstrated around north america under a partnership between the federal transit administration fta, proterra, and cte, among others. Technology assessment of an electric urban bus system for berlin conference paper pdf available may 2014 with 1,510 reads how we measure reads. These important factors, combined with the fact that buses have a lot more space for batteries, are the reasons that electric buses are economically appealing and the developments made by electric bus manufacturers are moving at such a quick pace.
Still, halbig said hes going to wait till the buses are up and running before purchasing a fifth proterra bus. Electric bus startup proterra up against china nanalyze. The new van hool cx45e combines the siemens modular elfa ii drivetrain system with proterra s industry leading e2 high power, highdensity battery system. The explanation of the energy conversion from kwh of electricity to dge appears. In order to overcome this problem, several approaches are currently being investigated, for example switching the battery and the short inductive charging of super capacitors at bus stops. How did proterra get an electric bus to cover 1,100 miles on a charge. Diagnosis at proterra during april 20 found that one of the dcdc converters on the bus was damaged severely. Proterra fuel cell hybrid bus report, columbia demonstration background this is an interim report for an ongoing project. Joint fuel cell bus workshop summary report prepared for. The electrification of public transport bus networks can be carried out utilizing different technological solutions, like trolley, battery or fuel cell buses.
The national school transportation association will not host the 2020 nsta annual meeting and convention and the school bus driver international safety competition, which were to be held from july 18 to 22 in niagara falls, n. Proterra diesel killing electric bus is ready for prime time. They would like to receive a drivers manual describing the vehicles capabilities, its. Proterra is probably hoping that government subsidies, coupled with the fuel and. Last weekend, proterra s first zeroemission bus zeb was inducted into the national bus museum in hershey, pa. Oct 09, 2017 american electric bus maker proterra made two important announcements today. With over 40 years of experience, it is the oldest and most famous bus and coach exhibition. If fit rates are not available, milhdbk217f and milhdbk217f notice 2 formulas are used for the fit rate calculation. Energies free fulltext fast charging battery buses.
Danfoss editron uqm has proven industry expertise and has worked with the majority of the worlds largest oems. Teslas model s made news recently by offering a range that topped the 300mile mark. Proterras big electric bus can go 1,102 miles on one charge. The proterra apex connected vehicle intelligence system is a cloudbased data platform, offering historical and realtime performance information about your battery electric vehicle fleet, to optimize bus and charging operations and reduce costs. Table 23 global electric bus market outlook, by dcdc converter. Dcdc converter solutions large selection of us stocked. Electric bus market 2019 rise with magnifying growth rate.
Proterra unveils new catalyst e2 allelectric bus with 350. News nsta cancels summer conference, safety competition. The proterra ecoride bus not only has the looks, it also has the performance. Jul 22, 2014 two of the biggest electric transit bus titans were in the news recently. Speaker, michael hennessy, from proterra, presented oard hair, john oakman, with the title to proterra us number. This chapter provides an overview of the diverse transit bus applications of advanced lithiumion batteries libs.
Proterra catalyst xr electric bus delivers 258mile. Overview of electric buses deployment and its challenges. Allelectric city buses face challenges mountain xpress. Trc electronics maintains stock on a broad selection of reliable dcdc converters from the industrys leading dcdc converter manufacturers. Smart, accomplished yet humble people with tons of integrity. Oct 09, 2017 proterra introduces duopower drivetrain for zero emission bus at apta. Proterra announces delivery of 100th allelectric bus. The final report 17 presents a possible evolution of ebs european market fig. Configured for proterra overhead fastcharger 350 kw 350 kw 175 kw 260 kw option option option actual range will vary depending on route conditions and driver behavior interior seating capacity passengers 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 door width inches. The ecoride is the worlds first batteryelectric bus with fast charge enabled infinite range. Operating lease operating leases allow you to pay for the use of a bus over time, with the option to permanently transition the bus into your fleet.
Electric bus analysis for new york city transit columbia university. 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. The so called opportunity chargers use mainly the regular dwell time at the stops to. Business industries research scitech uncategorized electric bus market 2019 rise with magnifying growth rate say ab volvo, anhui ankai automobile co.
Foothill transit agency battery electric bus progress report. Proterra introduces duopower drivetrain for zero emission bus. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission buses that reduce fleet operating costs while eliminating the dependency on fossilfuels. Byd plans to build a manufacturing facility for its buses and batteries in brazil, and proterra has announced the first. Proterra fuel cell bus 20 kg filled, 30 kg capacity results. Try out the html to pdf api the toppingup of the batteries, e. Since 2004, proterra registered technology has been proven through more than 10 million miles on the road in our purposebuilt electric transit buses. Metros batterypowered proterra buses now running revenue service posted on february 22, 2016 february 22, 2016 by tim bond on february 17 metro held a press event to announce that their three allelectric proterra catalyst batterypowered buses would be hitting the streets in revenue service that day. Pp220, electric drive motor which is coupled to a eaton model es11209 transmission. While electric bus technology is not as mature as the incumbent. Pdf by email single user license usd 4150 pdf by email 25 user. Issues and challenges fuel cell related transit research programs. Proterra dieselkilling electric bus is ready for prime time ct exclusive interview. That was the barebones philosophy of ken kesey and the merry pranksters, a misfit band of hippies and revolutionaries best known for spiking the punch with lsd at grateful dead gigs back in the 1960s.
How did proterra get an electric bus to cover 1,100 miles on. This report summarizes the experience and early results from a fuel cell bus demonstration funded by the federal transit administration \fta\ under the national fuel cell bus program. Deploying low or no emission buses getting ready for the fta low or no emission vehicle deployment program fred silver vice. Abb launches automated fast charging system for electric. In addition to the fuel cell hybrid bus, proterra has further developed a battery. Abc tech team participates in training leading to van hool electric bus rollout. The buss 660kwh battery pack, combined with its carbon fiber reinforced polymer cfrp body, has allowed it to achieve a range of up to 350 miles in a single charge. Electric bus market is expected to surpass usd 400 billion by the year 2024. Proterra s mission to make and deploy incredible electric vehicle technology that reduce emissions from heavy duty transportation made in the usa is great. Calstart proterra electric bus project with overhead rapid charging system. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zeroemission electric transit vehicles and ev. The most striking feature of this bus is the lack of a triangle window on the passenger. The most apparent feature of this charging solution is the bottomup pantograph mounted on the bus roof.
Horton had many more interesting things to say about the electric bus market and proterras cutting edge. Jan 15, 2014 proterra is the manufacturer of the only batteryelectric buses purchased for revenue service anywhere in north america. Our power supply specialists will provide the knowledgeable. Us9252417b2 us887,5 us208875a us9252417b2 us 9252417 b2 us9252417 b2 us 9252417b2 us 208875 a us208875 a us 208875a us 9252417 b2 us9252417 b2 us 9252417b2 authority us united states prior art keywords floor low battery bus electric bus prior art date 20080627 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is. Abb launches automated fast charging system for electric buses at busworld 2015. Business science technology uncategorized electric bus market 2019 rise with magnifying growth rate say ab volvo, anhui ankai automobile co. In addition, cte will work with embedded power control, of salem, va, to design, build, and demonstrate a dcdc converter that will. A proterra electric bus just drove 1,100 miles on a single. Proterras electric bus breaks a world record for range. Need to control carbon emissions to augment growth of ebus industry, projects fortune business insights. Usable energyoperating eiciency 97118 161230 232328 top speed proterra governed mph per tire rating 65 65 65 acceleration at slw, seconds 0 to 20 mph 5 5 5. Recent studies of the emf emitted by these automobiles have claimed either that they pose a cancer risk for the vehicles occupants or that they are safe. Chyler jeigh the z06 body kit, and now united states downline club.
Us hybrid bidirectional dcdc and high voltage airconditioning converter. Thats the principle electric bus maker proterra has used to set a new world record for distance traveled by an electric. Jul 20, 2015 proterra ceo on the economics of the electric bus business. These platforms will include proterra s highly efficient 35foot composite body bus, designlines 35foot ecosaver iv heavy duty transit bus, and evamericas 30foot ecobus. Proterras ryan popple is on a mission to electrify. Fuel cell bus program project descriptions calstart.
Sep 12, 2016 the bus makers biggest battery pack was the 330 kwh in the catalyst xr electric bus. Proterras electric bus can travel 350 miles before. Proterra fuel cell hybrid bus report, columbia demonstration. In this scenario, ebs could represent more than 50% of the european bus fleet in 2030. Proterra fuel cell hybrid bus report, columbia demonstration subject. Battery capacity and recharging needs for electric buses in city transit service. Nov 30, 2016 forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. Electric bus startup proterra up against china youre either on the bus or off the bus. May 02, 2017 a bay area company has launched a pilot program to bring autonomous systems to city buses.
Mike finnern, proterra california transit association. Proterra unveils new dual motor allelectric drivetrain for. School bus fleet pupil transportation industry news. This evaluation includes 12 proterra 35 ft fast charge buses beb 35fc, two proterra 40ft catalyst fast charge buses beb 40fc, and eight nabi 42ft compressed natural gas cng buses. Electric bus market to reach 291 thousand units by 2026. Sep 19, 2017 early electric bus adopters like our first customer, foothill transit, have paved the way for future heavyduty applications, like motor coaches and commercial truck, proterra ceo ryan. Power is then supplied via proterra model terra volt batteries to a uqm technologies inc. Federal and state demonstration grants have kickstarted the electricbus industry. Tp 1800 dcdc converter for hybrid electric vehicle and ev vc. Critical refueling data from refueling being collected. The measured curb weight is 12,290 lbs for the front axle and 15,890 lbs.
Proterra electric and hybrid electric bus propulsion. Proterra s observations of the dcdc converter damage point to the initial. The performing party will complete preservice trails with the proterra bus and ensure that all capital metro personnel are trained in the buss operation and maintenance. Renewable electrolysis integrated system development and. Mar 21, 2014 a video made by eta agency for proterra s electric buses featuring 3d modeling. Proterra fast fill charging unit supplying power to the proterra model be35 transit bus. The focus is on recent progress in the rechargeable energy storage systems ress that successfully integrated the lighter, more compact libs with higher energy density and capacity in a broad range of power and propulsion configurations for urban transit bus fleets. Proterra inc original assignee proterra inc priority date the priority date is an assumption and is. Issues and challenges fuel cell related transit research. The proterra ecoride be35 is a low floor battery electric powered transit bus that was available in the united states. Lindsey graham rsc is turning right behind the wheel of a proterra electric bus. Xcelsior charge new flyer north americas bus leader. Independent of bus manufacturers, siemens offers all components needed for the charging system from a single source.
Are you an electric bus manufacturer and have you not yet registered at evtrader. The solution is based on two switching converters, linked through a high frequency. The bebs are operated on a 16mile route that circles through the pomona transit center ptc for charging. Hybrid and electric cars may be cancercausing as they emit extremely low frequency elf electromagnetic fields emf. Ltd, daimler ag, iveco bus, new flyer industries, proterra inc, ryobi bus, scannia ab and zhengzhou yutong bus co. This evaluation includes 12 proterra 35ft fast charge buses beb 35fc, two proterra. Sep 19, 2016 proterra, a designer and manufacturer of zeroemission vehicles, recently unveiled its catalyst e2 electric bus series.
The purpose of this paper is to analyze how and to what extent existing bus networks can be electrified with fast charging battery buses. A few days prior, the first dcdc converter had stopped working. Proterra s systems are scalable to all forms of commercial buses. Fred is the editor in chief and main writer at electrek. Usable energyoperating eiciency 98121 163234 top speed proterra governed mph per tire rating 65 65. Back to news overview 10 years of electric buses with ipt. Pdf technology assessment of an electric urban bus. English, pdf abb introduces automated fast chargers for electric city buses. Proterra s duopower drivetrain features two electric motors which provide twice the horsepower and acceleration, and is five times more efficient than a standard diesel bus.
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. Altairnano batteries make proterra a magic bus wired. Browse our offering of dcdc converters in brick, sip, smd, dip, chassis, open frame, din rail, 1x1 and 2x1 packages. Proterra ceo on the economics of the electric bus business. Sep 14, 2016 proterra s electric bus can travel 350 miles before recharging.
Pdf battery capacity and recharging needs for electric. When a bus arrives at the charging stop, wireless communication will be established between bus and charger and the pantograph will come down automatically. At the end of march 20, shortly after the incident, the team suspected an electric short on external cabling caused the fire. Proterras catalyst series includes transit buses ranging from 35 feet 11 m to 40 feet 12 m in length and various battery configurations. The report summarizes the experience and early results from an electric fuel cell bus demonstration funded by the federal transit administration fta under the national fuel cell bus program. Over the last year, proterra has been transitioning its data system to a new system to increase capability. Proterra unveils catalyst e2 electric bus with 350 mile range. Electric bus market, volume global analysis by types. Designed from the start as an exclusively electric vehicle, the catalyst delivers exceptional route flexibility and proven operational performance, with the greatest range of any zeroemission, batteryelectric bus in its class. The proterra 60kw charging system can recharge a proterra catalyst e2 electric bus in approximately 6 hours. Dcdc converter for hybrid electric vehicle and ev 1. In early 2018, foothill transit installed individual data loggers on each of its bebs. 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.
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