{"id":10325,"date":"2024-07-08T14:49:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T12:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/?post_type=expert_insights&p=10325"},"modified":"2025-04-18T16:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:27:25","slug":"transform-your-urban-transit-with-systra-canada-s-electric-bus-expertise","status":"publish","type":"expert_insights","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/expert_insights\/transform-your-urban-transit-with-systra-canadas-electric-bus-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Transform Your Urban Transit with SYSTRA Canada\u2019s Electric Bus Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As we become more engaged towards climate change and reducing GHG emissions, more and more cites wish to improve their transport networks by transitioning their fleets to electrically powered buses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With such new technologies, transport agencies face new challenges: what would be the autonomy of the new buses? How should service rotation be updated? How many buses are required? With additionally more complex issues arising: how will the new fleet be recharged? What charging infrastructures are needed? What electrical distribution upgrades are necessary? What are the associated costs? How will the operation be supervised and successfully executed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Partnering with a technical expert will enable transport operators to focus on their core missions: ensuring the mobility of people within their cities, SYSTRA is such an expert.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ELECTROMOBILITY CHALLENGES<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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RANGE & TRANSPORT PLANNING<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The range<\/strong> and technology of electric vehicles is evolving rapidly but is still limited compared to diesel vehicles. Vehicles\u2019 autonomy must be carefully assessed to ensure it meets a route’s energy demands. Considering such factors as weather conditions, terrain, and traffic congestion must also be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Charging infrastructures<\/strong> require planning and building to accommodate electric vehicles. This can include charging stations at depots or along roads, as well as electrical upgrades to accommodate higher power requirements of certain electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Electric vehicles are generally more expensive<\/strong> than diesel vehicles at purchase<\/strong>. This means that the upfront cost of transitioning to an electric fleet can be significant. However, the lower operating costs <\/strong>of electric fleet (e.g., lower fuel and maintenance costs) can offset the upfront costs over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SOLUTION: OPTIMAL DESIGN USING OUR MODELLING & SIMULATION TOOLS<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SYSTRA Canada has created a suite of design tools to simulate e-buses operation and assist our partners navigate through e-mobility challenges<\/strong> and maximize benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Efficiently managing a depot and its associated operations is crucial for maximizing performance and minimizing costs in transportation and logistics. This comprehensive approach begins with selecting an optimal depot location<\/strong>, which necessitates analyzing proximity to key routes, land availability, local regulations, and accessibility and designing infrastructure<\/strong> with the right sizing and flexibility is essential for accommodating current needs and future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Equally important is developing and testing <\/strong>effective charging strategies, depot management protocols, and AI-driven energy forecasting models to ensure operational efficiency and reliability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building feasible route schedules<\/strong>, simulating operational scenarios<\/strong>, and tracking asset lifecycles<\/strong> further enhance service continuity and proactive maintenance planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYSTRA Canada has digital solutions that allow a seamless transition for routes and assets, involving meticulous coordination, staff training, and infrastructure upgrades, ensures minimal service disruption and maximizes the benefits of new technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furthermore, preservation of the environment being a major preoccupation, estimating and reducing GHG emissions would be crucial to meet environmental compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MORE ABOUT THE TOOLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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WILD TURKEY<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Build your block schedule integrating vehicle energy consumption & autonomy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n