Zero-emission transit, accessibility and support for new housing among the targets of the single largest public transit investment in Canada’s history
The new funding is part of a $389-million investment York Region is using to buy zero-emission buses and install depot and on-route charging infrastructure
The bulk purchase of the ABB chargers is part of the comprehensive six-phase transit fleet electrification plan from provincial agency Metrolinx
The new electric bus order signals the transit agency is doubling down on its electrification plans after setback due to Proterra’s 2023 collapse
European deal for 1,000 fuel cell engines a sign of “market maturity,” underscores need for new plant to meet forecasted growth and production volumes
Despite the loss of its initial order of 10 electric buses after a court decision, BC Transit is committed to its goal of a fully electric fleet by 2040
The project, with funding from the federal government and FortisAlberta, will help the agencies plan for and adopt zero-emission buses
Transit Cape Breton has secured $54 million from three levels of government to purchase six electric buses, charging infrastructure and refurbish its bus maintenance depot
Funding from the federal Green Municipal Fund will be used to put 21 electric buses on the road in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in eastern Quebec
While Volta Trucks of Sweden recently blamed Proterra’s stumbles for its own insolvency, thus far there are no signs of similar fallout for the bus and battery maker’s Canadian customers
