BAE Systems has unveiled its next-generation battery-electric power and propulsion system for transit buses.
The Series-EV system is being targeted at cities around the world to help achieve zero transportation emissions and improve the range and efficiency of electric transit bus fleets.
Series-EV has been designed to eliminate the need for a combustion engine to drive the bus. Instead, it uses electric motors, controls, and batteries to create an emission-free mode of public transportation.
Steve Trichka, vice president and general manager of power and propulsion solutions at BAE Systems, said: “Many cities are striving to get to zero emissions with their bus fleets and we are committed to supporting them with all-electric solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.
“Our Series-EV system provides operators with a highly reliable and low-cost battery-electric option that not only gives them more flexibility and capability, but allows them to completely eliminate emissions on their bus fleets.”
According to BAE Systems, Series-EV uses fewer, lighter, and more compact components to make it easy to install and reduce the need for future maintenance.
The system’s light weight and reduced number of connections are said to help it make the most of its power and paves the way for buses to travel longer distances on a single charge.
This reportedly also allows operators to customise based on their propulsion or accessory power requirements. Larger buses would require more traction power and the addition of air conditioning on the bus would increase the accessory power needed.
