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    Toronto Transit Connects with Smart Charging Management Tools for Electric Buses

    Nov. 20, 2024
    The collaboration will support TTC’s goal of transitioning to a 100 percent zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
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    The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and PowerON Energy Solutions have partnered with BetterFleet to implement a smart charge management solution for the TTC's electric buses.

    The collaboration will not only strengthen TTC's ability to optimize its electric bus charging operations but also support its goal of transitioning to a 100 percent zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.

    The project is part of PowerON Energy Solutions' partnership with the TTC as their turnkey provider for electrification infrastructure. PowerON has involved BetterFleet and ABB E-mobility as subcontractors to deliver the smart charging solution.

    The system leverages the BetterFleet charge management platform integrated with ABB E-mobility chargers, and will enable optimized charging sequences and dynamic load management. The technology will ensure the power to be allocated to the right electric buses to meet operational needs and reduce energy costs.

    "Working with PowerON, the TTC – one of the largest transit agencies in North America – and ABB E-mobility has been a tremendous opportunity for BetterFleet to showcase the efficiency and impact of dynamic load management and sequential charging," added Daniel Hilson, CEO of BetterFleet. "This project sets a new standard for transit agencies across North America working toward zero-emission goals."

    The system was supported by Natural Resources Canada through a $1.79 million contribution under the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program.

    A tour of the TTC's Birchmount Garage was conducted to showcase the smart charge management solution and its role in the TTC's commitment to sustainable mobility, as part of the Canadian Urban Transit Association's Annual Conference and Transit Show.