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A new electric, zero-emission vehicle can travel 350 miles (560 kilometers) on a single charge, potentially being able to complete a full day's work without needing to be recharged.
Proterra named the new bus for its unprecedented battery, which can store up to 660 kWh. The Catalyst E2 Series electric vehicle debuted last week at the American Public Transit Association (APTA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.
Recently an E2 vehicle logged more than 600 miles (965 km) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin's Laurens Proving Grounds in South Carolina.
With a nominal range of 194 to 350 miles (310 to 560 km), Proterra claims that the Catalyst E2 series is capable of fulfilling a full day's mileage on one charge for nearly every U.S. mass transit route.
Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra, said, a Proterra's primary goal has always been to create a purpose-built, high-performance electric vehicle that can serve every single transit route in the United States.
One hurdle for electric vehicles can be the need for charging infrastructure. For public buses, there is no need for extensive charging stations because the vehicles drive along defined routes. They are also usually parked overnight, so the long charge times a Catalyst E2 Series takes 3 to 5 hours for a full charge are less problematic.
According to the company, sales that are 220 percent higher in 2016 than they were in 2015. Due to the demand, the manufacturer plans to double production in 2017. The company estimates that its buses across the U.S. have displaced 540,000 gallons of diesel fuel and eliminated more than 10 million pounds of carbon emissions.
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