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Electrifying public transit
Securing (Electric)
Fuel Supplies
One additional challenge that
public transit agencies need to
deal with is getting sufficient
power to their vehicles. For fleet
operators looking to transition
to EV buses, demand for electricity
at their facility and potentially
along their bus routes
will skyrocket. They must begin
the planning process with their
local power utilities to ensure
their needs can be met. Connection
queues for utilities in many
locations can be more than a year
in many cases, even for more traditional,
industrial-scale electrical
services.
Large fleets could ultimately
require so much power that utilities
may need to upgrade their
distribution systems to meet this
demand. Transit agencies may
want to explore options such as
an onsite battery energy storage
system, which could help provide
them with the flexibility to
charge more vehicles at off-peak
times, saving time and putting
less pressure on the power grid.
Smoothing the
Electrification Path
While the realities of transitioning
to EVs may seem daunting, it
will almost certainly yield significant
rewards in terms of carbon
reductions, lower fuel and maintenance
costs and more efficient
operations. However, the process
will also be highly complex and
time-consuming and demands
that transit agencies approach
the transition strategically, with
a clear understanding of the
variables in play and potential
pitfalls. A smart, considered
" Connection queues for utilities
in many locations can be more than a year
in many cases, even for more traditional,
industrial-scale electrical services. "
approach to planning and deploying
charging infrastructure
tailored to their unique needs,
coupled with digital platforms to
reduce the complexity of the process
and early engagement with
power utilities and technology
partners will be a vital step in
that direction.
Anthony Allard is
executive vice
president and head
of North America
for Hitachi Energy.
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Ottawa LRT Stage 1: 103 Lessons on Building a Better Rail Line
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As Hurricane Nicole Took Aim at Florida, Palm Tran Aided Thousands
Electrifying Public Transit: Evolving Toward an Electric Bus Fleet
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