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The '''[[Proterra]] Catalyst''' is the company's second generation battery electric low floor transit bus. It was first launched as the 40-foot Catalyst BE40 at the 2014 APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Kansas City. [[Foothill Transit]], the launch customer for the [[Proterra EcoRide BE35|first generation bus]], was the first to order the latest generation bus. | The '''[[Proterra]] Catalyst''' is the company's second generation battery electric low floor transit bus. It was first launched as the 40-foot Catalyst BE40 at the 2014 APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Kansas City. [[Foothill Transit]], the launch customer for the [[Proterra EcoRide BE35|first generation bus]], was the first to order the latest generation bus. | ||
The bus can travel up to | The bus can travel up to 55 miles before the standard fast charge (FC) batteries, now lithium–titanate instead of lithium-ion, need to be recharged. In February 2015, Proterra introduced an extended range (XR) option that allows the bus to travel up to 180 miles between charges. A year later, Proterra introduced an enhanced XR battery that holds 28 percent more energy at 330 kWh, allowing the bus to travel up to 193 miles. At the 2016 American Public Transit Association (APTA) Annual Meeting, Proterra unveiled their E2 (Efficient Energy) battery option with a capacity of 440 to 660 kWh that allows the bus to travel between 194 and 350 miles. This range is able to meet a full day's worth of service for some agencies.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/proterra-catalyst-e2-series-sets-new-industry-precedent-with-a-nominal-range-of-up-to-350-miles-300325578.html Proterra Catalyst® E2 Series Sets New Industry Precedent with a Nominal Range of up to 350 Miles]. Press release. 12 September 2016. Protera, Inc. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> | ||
The bus's batteries can be charged enroute with a proprietary charging station, which features automatic docking.<ref>[http://www.proterra.com/proterra-an-electric-bus-maker-aims-to-follow-the-tesla-model/ Proterra, bus maker, aims to follow Tesla model]. Retrieved on 02 September 2014.</ref> The standard FC option can be fully charged in ten minutes, while the XR option can be fully charged in approximately one hour.<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-introduces-extended-range-electric-bus-flexible-battery-system/ Proterra Introduces Extended-Range Electric Bus, Flexible Battery System]. Press release. 24 February 2016. Protera, Inc. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The bus can also be plugged in using a J1772 CCS charger at the garage. The E2 is only charged this way while the bus is out of service, typically when it is parked overnight, at the garage and is fully charged in three to five hours. | At the 2017 American Public Transit Association EXPO in Atlanta, Proterra introduced their DuoPower drivetrain. It integrate two 190 kWh electric motors and two-speed transmission into a planetary axle from AxleTech. It boasts almost twice the horsepower as the standard ProDrive drivetrain and is five times more efficient than a standard diesel bus. With the DuoPower drivetrain, the Catalyst E2 max has a nominal range of 426 miles.<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-introduces-the-duopower-drivetrain-for-its-catalyst-zero-emission-buses-at-apta/ Proterra Introduces the DuoPower™ Drivetrain for its Catalyst® Zero-Emission Buses at APTA]. Press release. 09 October 2017. Proterra.</ref> | ||
The bus's batteries can be charged enroute with a proprietary overhead charging station, which features automatic docking.<ref>[http://www.proterra.com/proterra-an-electric-bus-maker-aims-to-follow-the-tesla-model/ Proterra, bus maker, aims to follow Tesla model]. Retrieved on 02 September 2014.</ref> The standard FC option can be fully charged in ten minutes, while the XR option can be fully charged in approximately one hour.<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-introduces-extended-range-electric-bus-flexible-battery-system/ Proterra Introduces Extended-Range Electric Bus, Flexible Battery System]. Press release. 24 February 2016. Protera, Inc. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The bus can also be plugged in using a J1772 CCS charger at the garage. The E2 is only charged this way while the bus is out of service, typically when it is parked overnight, at the garage and is fully charged in three to five hours. | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 18 April 2019
| Proterra Catalyst BE40 | |
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| Years of manufacture | 2014 to present |
| Length | 42 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Electricity |
The Proterra Catalyst is the company's second generation battery electric low floor transit bus. It was first launched as the 40-foot Catalyst BE40 at the 2014 APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Kansas City. Foothill Transit, the launch customer for the first generation bus, was the first to order the latest generation bus.
The bus can travel up to 55 miles before the standard fast charge (FC) batteries, now lithium–titanate instead of lithium-ion, need to be recharged. In February 2015, Proterra introduced an extended range (XR) option that allows the bus to travel up to 180 miles between charges. A year later, Proterra introduced an enhanced XR battery that holds 28 percent more energy at 330 kWh, allowing the bus to travel up to 193 miles. At the 2016 American Public Transit Association (APTA) Annual Meeting, Proterra unveiled their E2 (Efficient Energy) battery option with a capacity of 440 to 660 kWh that allows the bus to travel between 194 and 350 miles. This range is able to meet a full day's worth of service for some agencies.[1]
At the 2017 American Public Transit Association EXPO in Atlanta, Proterra introduced their DuoPower drivetrain. It integrate two 190 kWh electric motors and two-speed transmission into a planetary axle from AxleTech. It boasts almost twice the horsepower as the standard ProDrive drivetrain and is five times more efficient than a standard diesel bus. With the DuoPower drivetrain, the Catalyst E2 max has a nominal range of 426 miles.[2]
The bus's batteries can be charged enroute with a proprietary overhead charging station, which features automatic docking.[3] The standard FC option can be fully charged in ten minutes, while the XR option can be fully charged in approximately one hour.[4] The bus can also be plugged in using a J1772 CCS charger at the garage. The E2 is only charged this way while the bus is out of service, typically when it is parked overnight, at the garage and is fully charged in three to five hours.
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length: 42' 6" | ||||
| Width: 102" | ||||
| Height: 135.5" | ||||
| Wheelbase: 24’ 8" | ||||
| Turning Radius: 41.9' | ||||
| GVWR: 43,650 lbs | ||||
| Traction motor | Availability | |||
| ProDrive drivetrain | UQM HD220 220 kW peak permanent magnet motor | 2014 to present | ||
| DuoPower drivetrain | Dual independent 190 kW motors | 2017 to present | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Eaton EEV-7202 2-speed auto-shift EV transmission | ||||
| Suspension | ||||
| Independent front suspension and multi-link air-ride rear suspension | ||||
| Brakes | ||||
| Four wheel disc brakes w/ ABS and optional traction control | ||||
| Battery options | ||||
| Series | Model | Nominal range | Standard charge time | Curb weight |
| ProDrive FC (Fast Charge) | FC | 55 miles | <1 hour | 28,324 lbs |
| FC+ | 72 miles | <1 hour | 29,900 lbs | |
| DuoPower FC (Fast Charge) | FC | 49 miles | <1 hour | 26,446 lbs |
| FC+ | 62 miles | <1 hour | 29,900 lbs | |
| ProDrive XR (eXtended Range) | XR | 136 miles | <2.5 hours | 26,750 lbs |
| XR+ | 193 miles | <2.5 hours | 28,324 lbs | |
| DuoPower XR (eXtended Range) | XR | 164 miles | <2.5 hours | 26,750 lbs |
| XR+ | 238 miles | <2.5 hours | 28,324 lbs | |
| ProDrive E2 (Efficient Energy) | E2 | 251 miles | <3 hours | 29,900 lbs |
| E2+ | 303 miles | <3.5 hours | 31,574 lbs | |
| E2 max | 350 miles | <4.5 hours | 33,150 lbs | |
| DuoPower E2 (Efficient Energy) | E2 | 305 miles | <3 hours | 29,900 lbs |
| E2+ | 367 miles | <3.5 hours | 31,574 lbs | |
| E2 max | 426 miles | <4.5 hours | 33,150 lbs | |
Operators
Canada 
- Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) - Edmonton, AB (on order)
- Toronto Transit Commission - Toronto, ON (on order)
United States 
- Baltimore Gas Electric - Baltimore, MD
- DC Circulator - Washington, DC
- Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) - Duluth, MN
- Everett Transit - Everett, WA
- Foothill Transit - San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys, CA
- Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) - Humboldt County, CA
- JTB Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
- King County Metro Transit - Seattle, WA
- LexTran - Lexington, KY
- MetroLINK - Rock Island, IL
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - New York City, NY
- Park City Transit - Park City, UT
- Pierce Transit - Pierce County, WA
- Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) - Springfield, MA
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - New York, NY
- San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) - Stockton, CA
- San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) - San Mateo County, CA
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Philadelphia, PA
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority - San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA
- The Fleet (leased by JLL, operated by SP+ Transportation) - Chicago, IL
- Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) - Ithaca & Tompkins County, NY (on order)
- Transit Authority of River City (TARC) - Louisville, KY
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) - Worcester, MA
- Zion National Park shuttle (operated by RATP Dev) - Springdale, UT
References
- ↑ Proterra Catalyst® E2 Series Sets New Industry Precedent with a Nominal Range of up to 350 Miles. Press release. 12 September 2016. Protera, Inc. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.
- ↑ Proterra Introduces the DuoPower™ Drivetrain for its Catalyst® Zero-Emission Buses at APTA. Press release. 09 October 2017. Proterra.
- ↑ Proterra, bus maker, aims to follow Tesla model. Retrieved on 02 September 2014.
- ↑ Proterra Introduces Extended-Range Electric Bus, Flexible Battery System. Press release. 24 February 2016. Protera, Inc. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.