May 26
Range Variability The number one question asked by most new electric vehicle drivers and operators is: “how far can I go before I run out of charge?” While it can be a little confusing to think about the energy in a battery pack instead of the fuel in a tank,...
read more → May 19
One question many operators have is, “how do I use the most buses with the fewest chargers?” It is a constant challenge to maximize the distance your buses drive on a daily basis while charging as little as possible. Plus, staying on time is another important consideration when it comes...
read more → May 11
Vehicle breakdowns while on route cost transit operators significant time and money. Route disruptions and delays are bad for passengers. Additionally, they hurt their trust in a reliable transit system. A roadside breakdown can be a safety issue for drivers and passengers, depending on the breakdown location. To get the...
read more → May 04
Transitioning a bus fleet from diesel to electric can be an overwhelming task in many ways. It can be nerve-racking working with vehicles’ high voltage components, and many new parts. A knowledgeable and confident maintenance technician team is crucial. Therefore when transitioning to electric buses, it's essential to bring the...
read more → Apr 20
Fast-charging, also called opportunity charging, can be convenient when it comes to charging electric buses. It can lower the charging wait time to 10 minutes, or almost equivalent to the time it takes to refill a fuel bus. Since the battery is one of the biggest investments in an electric...
read more → Apr 14
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy and public health is unprecedented, disrupting routine and modern life. Precautions need to be taken in many areas including the maintenance of electric buses. Because of the quarantine orders that are being implemented in many countries, fewer buses are in use or are...
read more → Mar 25
How to Deal with a Mixed Fleet As it becomes increasingly common for bus fleets to transition and integrate more electric vehicles, mixed fleets are becoming more prevalent. There are many factors to take into consideration when dealing with a mixed fleet depending on the stage of the transition and...
read more → Mar 16
Did you know 80% of charger issues can be solved by a software reset? And the best part? This can be done remotely with a charger monitoring platform such as ViriCiti. Even though the technology is advancing quite fast, many charger OEMs don’t offer the option to execute a software...
read more → Feb 25
With the introduction of electric buses in cities, the air is becoming cleaner, reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). Cities are becoming quieter and in turn, a healthier and more enjoyable environment for citizens to live in. However, since electric buses are so quiet new sounds...
read more → Feb 18
During this time of year, one of the most important factors in the reduction of range in electric buses is the cold weather. Even though there is a lot of empirical evidence that this is true, we rarely can find some hard evidence that helps us understand the effects of...
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