The Affiliation du Transport Urbain du Québec (ATUQ), which represents 10 public transit authorities serving the main city facilities within the province of Québec, has ordered as much as 1,229 battery-electric buses utilizing BAE Methods’ Gen3 electrical drive system

BAE Methods will present its electrical drive methods to Nova Bus for integration on the buses. There are already some 1,800 buses within the province powered by BAE Methods’ expertise.

Gen3, BAE Methods’ newest electrical drive system, options an electrical motor and built-in energy electronics. It makes use of silicon carbide to enhance warmth administration. In response to BAE, the light-weight elements, versatile design and lowered variety of connections create a compact system and assist to maximise automobile vary.

“This order marks the following step towards full fleet electrification—delivering dependable, high-performance methods to assist ATUQ’s members attain their environmental objectives,” mentioned Bob Lamanna, VP of Energy & Propulsion Options at BAE Methods.

“This order represents our collective dedication to enhancing air high quality, assembly the provincial authorities’s bold targets and contributing to Canada’s zero-emission future,” mentioned Marc-Andre Varin, Basic Supervisor of ATUQ. “BAE Methods has been with us from the start of our journey, beginning with hybrids and now the change to all-electric buses.”

Supply: BAE Methods