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BC Transit restarts electric bus procurement process after Proterra order cancelled

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

Mehanaz Yakub

Mar 14, 2024

3 minute read

Impacts of Proterra Chapter 11 bankruptcy so far muted in Canada

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

Lawrence Papoff

Nov 9, 2023

5 minute read

Toronto Transit green-lights purchase of 300 new electric buses, to start rolling in 2023

The Toronto Transit Commission, which already operates North America’s largest electric bus fleet is looking to spend $300 million on their green fleet expansion, which includes key partnerships with Toronto Hydro and Ontario Power Generation

Emma Jarratt

Apr 16, 2021

5 minute read

Proterra’s new line of fleet charging units enables charging of up to 20 transit buses simultaneously

Commercial fleet expansion is driving innovation in charging infrastructure, with speed, volume and reliability as the top goals. Proterra’s next-generation charging system helps transit and fleet operators, big and small, to meet these demands

Presented by Proterra

Dec 15, 2020

5 minute read

TTC becomes largest battery electric bus fleet in North America with rollout of third e-bus model

The City of Toronto’s e-bus fleet now totals 60 vehicles, with models from BYD, Proterra and New Flyer, allowing head-to-head performance comparisons that will inform future purchases

Luke Sarabia

Sep 10, 2020

3 minute read

Edmonton Transit Service rolls out 21 electric buses with 19 more to come by year-end

One of the largest single purchases of electric buses in Canadian history — with innovative in-depot overhead charging — brings city closer to meeting its 2030 emission targets

Luke Sarabia

Jul 23, 2020

3 minute read

Battery leasing program reduces cost of electric bus fleets

Proterra’s battery leasing program allows municipalities to build electric bus fleets at a diesel price point

Presented by Proterra

Jan 21, 2020

4 minute read