San Francisco Municipal Transportation Orders 42 BAE Electric Drive Systems for Hybrid Buses
Electric power and propulsion firm BAE Systems will deliver 42 electric drive systems for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) new fleet of hybrid buses.
BAE Systems will send the electric drive equipment to bus manufacturer New Flyer, which will integrate them into the mass transit vehicles.
BAE’s Gen3 system includes advanced materials like silicon carbide with light and compact design to maximize the electrical efficiency, the company says. The SFMTA has used BAE systems since 2007.
"BAE Systems' Gen3 system will help the SFMTA achieve its goals by providing dependable, zero-emission capable technology," said Bob Lamanna, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems, in a statement. "Hybrid buses equipped with our technology will deliver immediate benefits, such as reducing emissions and improving air quality, while advancing San Francisco toward a zero-emission transit system."
The BAE electric drives include traction motors, onboard energy storage, and smart-power electronics to create integrated electric propulsion and accessory power systems for the buses. The upgraded modular power control system and electric motor use a reduced number of components, connections, and cables.
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BAE has delivered more than 19,000 propulsion systems for vehicles over the company’s nearly 30-year history.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency manages all the city-owned ground transportation, including buses, railways, bicycle infrastructure, parking and taxis. The agency handles close to 700,000 boardings per week, according to reports.
