Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), and Marie Lapointe, President and General Manager for the Association de l'industrie électrique du Québec (AIEQ), announced a joint investment of over $1.2 million to support a study, data analysis and performance assessments on the use of battery electric buses by transit agencies throughout Canada.
The resources and tools acquired through this study will provide valuable insight and practical advice to transit agencies seeking to implement cleaner transit options Study topics include: battery degradation, charger efficiency and diesel to electric powertrain conversion efficiency. Through research and data sharing, this investment supports the transition to cleaner transportation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing communities in Canada with quieter, more efficient transit options.
