The Board of Directors of the Toronto Bus Authority approved in November last year and agreed to purchase 30 electric buses. On April 21, three different types of all-electric bus eBuse prototypes appeared in Toronto.
According to the report of CBC, the three all-electric buses have no diesel components and can achieve zero emissions. They are manufactured by BYD, New Flyer and Proterra. TTC expects that by 2019. In March, 30 electric buses will be received. Each company will provide 10 vehicles. The total cost will be 50 million yuan. The money will be paid by the federal and provincial governments.
The mayor, Jandeli, personally looked at the electric bus prototype and sat on the seat of a car driver. He said that TTC’s goal is to have a 'zero emissions' fleet by 2040. The electric bus will replace the original diesel bus. Can save on diesel fuel costs, but also reduce environmental pollution. TTC will test electric buses on the streets next spring.
Bec Case, Head of Vehicles at TTC, said that TTC will test the speed of electric buses, distance traveled, driving conditions at different temperatures, and how to open the doors based on weather and corrosion. TTC will install the necessary charging base. Facilities, including charging equipment and software.
TTC reported in its November staff report last year that electric buses are the only truly green technology that can achieve 100% without greenhouse gas emissions. TTC operates approximately 2,000 buses, ranking the largest in Canada and third in North America. TTC also plays an important role in promoting technological progress. Electric buses use clean energy to provide passengers with a safe, environmentally-friendly ride environment.