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The XE40 was developed with the co-operation of the province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, Red River College, New Flyer Industries, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The $3 million project was announced in December 2010 with the provincial government investing $1 million.<ref>Owen, Bruce [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Electric-vehicle-projects-in-the-works-Selinger-119536124.html Province says electric vehicle projects in the works]. 9 April 2011. ''Winnipeg Free Press'' (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 2011-01-10</ref><ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/mb-electric-bus-manitoba.html Manitoba puts up cash for all-electric bus]. 26 April 2011. ''Canadian Broadcasting Corporation'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 2011-01-10</ref> By January 2012, a prototype vehicle was being completed using a former [[New Flyer Industries XDE40|XDE40]] demonstrator bus. The prototype made its public debut at the Manitoba Legislative Building on June 1, 2012 and is currently on trial in Winnipeg.<ref>[http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Selinger-calls-electric-transit-bus-the-future-of-public-transport-156365075.html Selinger calls electric transit bus the future of public transport] (01 June 2012). ''Winnipeg Free Press'' (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 01 June 2012.</ref> | The XE40 was developed with the co-operation of the province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, Red River College, New Flyer Industries, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The $3 million project was announced in December 2010 with the provincial government investing $1 million.<ref>Owen, Bruce [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Electric-vehicle-projects-in-the-works-Selinger-119536124.html Province says electric vehicle projects in the works]. 9 April 2011. ''Winnipeg Free Press'' (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 2011-01-10</ref><ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/mb-electric-bus-manitoba.html Manitoba puts up cash for all-electric bus]. 26 April 2011. ''Canadian Broadcasting Corporation'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 2011-01-10</ref> By January 2012, a prototype vehicle was being completed using a former [[New Flyer Industries XDE40|XDE40]] demonstrator bus. The prototype made its public debut at the Manitoba Legislative Building on June 1, 2012 and is currently on trial in Winnipeg.<ref>[http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Selinger-calls-electric-transit-bus-the-future-of-public-transport-156365075.html Selinger calls electric transit bus the future of public transport] (01 June 2012). ''Winnipeg Free Press'' (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 01 June 2012.</ref> | ||
In April 2019, the [[Toronto Transit Commission]] began receiving their first 20 buses, following a public announcement of "creating a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, which includes a commitment to purchase only zero-emission buses by 2025".<ref>Metro Magazine, [https://www.metro-magazine.com/bus/news/733093/toronto-to-add-10-more-new-flyer-battery-electric-buses Toronto to add 10 more New Flyer battery-electric buses], February 19, 2019.</ref> | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
Revision as of 12:05, 18 April 2019
Years of manufacture | 2012 to present |
Length | 40 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Height | 126 inches |
Weight | 31,000 lbs |
Seating capacity | 42 max |
Propulsion | Battery-electric |
The New Flyer Industries XE40 is a battery-electric transit bus from New Flyer's Xcelsior line. On a full charge, the bus has a range of approximately 457 kilometres (284 miles). The XE40 can be charged enroute with an OppCharge-compliant rapid charger or for extended down periods with a Combined Charging System plug-in charger. Both systems are supplied by Siemens.[1]
The XE40 was developed with the co-operation of the province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, Red River College, New Flyer Industries, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The $3 million project was announced in December 2010 with the provincial government investing $1 million.[2][3] By January 2012, a prototype vehicle was being completed using a former XDE40 demonstrator bus. The prototype made its public debut at the Manitoba Legislative Building on June 1, 2012 and is currently on trial in Winnipeg.[4]
In April 2019, the Toronto Transit Commission began receiving their first 20 buses, following a public announcement of "creating a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, which includes a commitment to purchase only zero-emission buses by 2025".[5]
Specifications
Measurements | ||
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Length: 41' | ||
Width: 102" | ||
Height: 130" | ||
Wheelbase: 283.75" | ||
Turning radius: 44' | ||
Curb weight: 31,000 lbs | ||
Motor | ||
Siemens ELFA2 permanent magnet traction motor (direct drive) | ||
Axles | ||
Front: MAN VOK 07 | ||
Rear: MAN HY-1350 single reduction | ||
Brakes | ||
All wheel disc | ||
HVAC | Availability | |
Thermo King TE-15 | 2012 to 2017 | |
Thermo King RLFE | 2017 onward | |
Electrical system | ||
Parker Vansco multiplex | ||
Floor | ||
Composite subfloor at rear interior step with ACQ Plywood remainder | ||
Altro Transflor, Gerflor Tarabus, RCA rubber, Treadflex flooring | ||
Energy storage | Availability | |
A123 Systems | 2017 onward | |
200 kWh Mitsubishi lithium ion batteries | 2012 to 2017 | |
XALT Energy | 2017 onward | |
Tire size | ||
305/70R22.5 |
Operators
Canada
- Winnipeg Transit - Winnipeg, MB (trial)
- Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC (on order)
- Toronto Transit Commission - Toronto, ON
- York Region Transit - York Region, ON (on order)
United States
- Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) - Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA (on order)
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) - Chicago, IL
- Columbia University Intercampus Shuttle (operated by Academy Bus Lines) - New York, NY (on order)
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - New York City, NY
- TriMet - Portland, OR
- University of Utah Campus Shuttle - Salt Lake City, UT (on order)
- Utah Transit Authority - Salt Lake City, UT (on order)
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) - Washington, DC
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Motor | Notes |
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SR1321 | April 2009 | 2FYH8FV049A035253 | |||
SR1723 | November 2013 | 2FYB8FJ09DC043308 |
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SR1923 | April 2015 | 5FYB8FJ01FC047418 |
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June 2017 | 5FYB8FJ08HB051944 |
References
- ↑ How it works. New Flyer Industries.
- ↑ Owen, Bruce Province says electric vehicle projects in the works. 9 April 2011. Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 2011-01-10
- ↑ Manitoba puts up cash for all-electric bus. 26 April 2011. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Toronto). Retrieved on 2011-01-10
- ↑ Selinger calls electric transit bus the future of public transport (01 June 2012). Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg). Retrieved on 01 June 2012.
- ↑ Metro Magazine, Toronto to add 10 more New Flyer battery-electric buses, February 19, 2019.
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