Powering Quebec’s Streets with a $2.1B Electric Bus Fleet: A Deep Dive into the Strategic and Sustainable Transition
By Karmactive Staff
Hitachi Energy has pioneered the centralized EV bus charging system in Quebec City.
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The Canadian and Quebec governments have invested $2.1 billion in 1,229 electric buses.
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Hitachi's Grid-eMotion® Fleet ensures a 40% reduction in required depot cabling.
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The electric buses, manufactured by Nova Bus, will be delivered by 2027.
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Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault highlighted a reduction of 930,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The STM aims to have its entire fleet electrified by 2040.
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The project aligns with the federal government's plan to purchase 5,000 zero-emission buses.
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The Grid-eMotion Fleet and Flash solutions are embedded with smart charging digital platforms.
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The initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop a green economy in Quebec.
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