Powering Quebec’s Streets with a $2.1B Electric Bus Fleet: A Deep Dive into the Strategic and Sustainable Transition

In the bustling streets of Quebec, a silent revolution is underway, one that promises to redefine urban mobility while addressing the pressing concerns of environmental sustainability. The recent deployment of Hitachi Energy’s centralized EV bus charging system for Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) and the colossal investment in 1,229 electric buses by the Canadian and Quebec governments are not mere advancements but pivotal milestones in the province’s sustainable transit narrative. Hitachi Energy’s Grid-eMotion® Fleet, a compact and efficient charging system, has been successfully deployed in a three-year pilot project initiated in 2022, aiming to electrify RTC’s entire bus … Continue reading Powering Quebec’s Streets with a $2.1B Electric Bus Fleet: A Deep Dive into the Strategic and Sustainable Transition