Belgium will get a public hydrogen fueling station in 2016. The station, operated by Air Liquide, will be built on land owned by Toyota adjacent to the automaker's R&D Technical and Training Centers in Zaventem. Air Liquide is leasing the land for free for a period of 20 years. The 700-bar fueling station is funded in part as part of a larger project, called SWARM, to put hydrogen-powered vehicles on European roads and build supporting infrastructure. After the station opens in the middle of 2016, it will be available to customers 24/7. Total and BMW opened a hydrogen fueling station in Belgium in 2008, which appears to have closed in 2011. Read more at Green Car Congress, or in the press release from Toyota.
CARB is pushing the EPA to adopt stronger engine NOx emissions regulations. If it does not, CARB says it may move forward with pursuing a California-only standard for 2017. In its comments on the EPA Phase 2 GHG proposal, CARB says that stricter rules would drive advancements in technology. "The Phase 2 proposal lacks sufficient stringency to drive market development of battery electric or fuel cell electric technologies," writes CARB Chair Mary Nichols. "The proposal assumes only a modest level of hybrid technology and no use of battery electric and fuel cell electric technology." Read more at DieselNet, or in CARB's letter to the EPA.
Proterra has added a 35-foot Catalyst bus to its lineup of electric buses. Based on the same technology as the 40-foot Catalyst EV bus, the 35-footer meets customer demand for a smaller vehicle with better maneuverability. The bus also features automated safety systems like collision avoidance and traction control. Dallas Area Rapid Transit has ordered seven of the new 35-foot electric buses, which have an average lifespan of 12 years. "With Texas' growing wind capacity, we're pleased to provide a complementary clean mobility solution that will help Dallas improve its local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions," says Proterra CEO Ryan Popples. Read more in the press release below.
CARB is pushing the EPA to adopt stronger engine NOx emissions regulations. If it does not, CARB says it may move forward with pursuing a California-only standard for 2017. In its comments on the EPA Phase 2 GHG proposal, CARB says that stricter rules would drive advancements in technology. "The Phase 2 proposal lacks sufficient stringency to drive market development of battery electric or fuel cell electric technologies," writes CARB Chair Mary Nichols. "The proposal assumes only a modest level of hybrid technology and no use of battery electric and fuel cell electric technology." Read more at DieselNet, or in CARB's letter to the EPA.
Proterra has added a 35-foot Catalyst bus to its lineup of electric buses. Based on the same technology as the 40-foot Catalyst EV bus, the 35-footer meets customer demand for a smaller vehicle with better maneuverability. The bus also features automated safety systems like collision avoidance and traction control. Dallas Area Rapid Transit has ordered seven of the new 35-foot electric buses, which have an average lifespan of 12 years. "With Texas' growing wind capacity, we're pleased to provide a complementary clean mobility solution that will help Dallas improve its local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions," says Proterra CEO Ryan Popples. Read more in the press release below.
Proterra Expands its Catalyst™ EV Bus Platform to Include a Nimbler Bus
First Customer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), adds 7 new 35-foot Catalyst buses
BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery electric buses, today announced it has expanded its Catalyst platform to accommodate increased customer demand for advanced mass transit buses, by introducing a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Closely tracking the broader transportation trend towards advanced safety systems, the new 35-foot Catalyst electric bus provides customers with nimble maneuvering and enhanced automated features, including collision avoidance and traction control in a smaller model for dense urban areas, building on the performance of the 40-foot Catalyst vehicle.
Proterra is also announcing that Dallas Area Rapid Transit will be the first customer to receive seven, 35-foot Catalyst FC buses and two overhead semi-autonomous fast chargers. The seven buses will reduce DART's emissions footprint while providing a clean, quiet ride for the agency's 250,000 daily riders. "We believe in staying at the forefront of transit, so Proterra's high performance zero-emission electric buses were an easy decision for us to make. These buses will give our riders and drivers the most modern bus transit experience on the road," said DART president and executive director Gary Thomas.
Built from the ground-up to be completely optimized as an EV, the Catalyst is the only purpose-built bus in its class, recently proving its industry-leading performance by breaking four national records with the 40-foot vehicle in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center. "The modular approach we have taken with the Catalyst design enables us to stay at the forefront of innovation and enable our customers to optimize their fleets over the average 12-year life of the bus," said John Sleconich, Chief Engineer at Proterra. "Road safety is paramount to our design, so we've integrated a collision avoidance system that offers both safety benefits as well as potential customer savings."
The modular configuration is a part of Proterra's tech-centric approach to electrifying mass transit routes across the United States. It offers customers the flexibility to change or upgrade the energy storage and charging systems as their transit needs evolve. By choosing from two base vehicle sizes, then configuring each bus with the right type of energy storage and charging systems, transit agencies can meet each route's daily range requirements, remain adaptable to future changes, eliminate fossil fuel emissions in their communities and ultimately save money over the lifetime of their vehicles.
"The overwhelming success of our 40-foot Catalyst bus continues to drive new demand. We're pleased to have Dallas as our first customer as they redefine their urban core and invest in a Smart City vision, prioritizing infrastructure, mobility, and connected living," said Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra. "With Texas' growing wind capacity, we're pleased to provide a complementary clean mobility solution that will help Dallas improve its local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
First Customer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), adds 7 new 35-foot Catalyst buses
BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery electric buses, today announced it has expanded its Catalyst platform to accommodate increased customer demand for advanced mass transit buses, by introducing a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Closely tracking the broader transportation trend towards advanced safety systems, the new 35-foot Catalyst electric bus provides customers with nimble maneuvering and enhanced automated features, including collision avoidance and traction control in a smaller model for dense urban areas, building on the performance of the 40-foot Catalyst vehicle.
Proterra is also announcing that Dallas Area Rapid Transit will be the first customer to receive seven, 35-foot Catalyst FC buses and two overhead semi-autonomous fast chargers. The seven buses will reduce DART's emissions footprint while providing a clean, quiet ride for the agency's 250,000 daily riders. "We believe in staying at the forefront of transit, so Proterra's high performance zero-emission electric buses were an easy decision for us to make. These buses will give our riders and drivers the most modern bus transit experience on the road," said DART president and executive director Gary Thomas.
Built from the ground-up to be completely optimized as an EV, the Catalyst is the only purpose-built bus in its class, recently proving its industry-leading performance by breaking four national records with the 40-foot vehicle in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center. "The modular approach we have taken with the Catalyst design enables us to stay at the forefront of innovation and enable our customers to optimize their fleets over the average 12-year life of the bus," said John Sleconich, Chief Engineer at Proterra. "Road safety is paramount to our design, so we've integrated a collision avoidance system that offers both safety benefits as well as potential customer savings."
The modular configuration is a part of Proterra's tech-centric approach to electrifying mass transit routes across the United States. It offers customers the flexibility to change or upgrade the energy storage and charging systems as their transit needs evolve. By choosing from two base vehicle sizes, then configuring each bus with the right type of energy storage and charging systems, transit agencies can meet each route's daily range requirements, remain adaptable to future changes, eliminate fossil fuel emissions in their communities and ultimately save money over the lifetime of their vehicles.
"The overwhelming success of our 40-foot Catalyst bus continues to drive new demand. We're pleased to have Dallas as our first customer as they redefine their urban core and invest in a Smart City vision, prioritizing infrastructure, mobility, and connected living," said Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra. "With Texas' growing wind capacity, we're pleased to provide a complementary clean mobility solution that will help Dallas improve its local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
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