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The '''[[Proterra]] ZX5''' is a battery-electric transit bus available for sale in the United States and Canada. Available in 35ft and 40ft lengths, it is the company's fifth generation of battery electric bus. The ZX5 was formally launched on September 15, 2020,<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-launches-zx5-electric-bus/ Proterra Unveils the Proterra® ZX5 Next-Generation Battery-Electric Transit Vehicle]. Retrieved September 15, 2020</ref> replacing the [[Proterra Catalyst BE40|Catalyst]] line of buses. [[Edmonton Transit System]] was the launch customer for the 40-foot ZX5. | The '''[[Proterra]] ZX5''' is a battery-electric transit bus available for sale in the United States and Canada. Available in 35ft and 40ft lengths, it is the company's fifth generation of battery electric bus. The ZX5 was formally launched on September 15, 2020,<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-launches-zx5-electric-bus/ Proterra Unveils the Proterra® ZX5 Next-Generation Battery-Electric Transit Vehicle]. Retrieved September 15, 2020</ref> replacing the [[Proterra Catalyst BE40|Catalyst]] line of buses. [[Edmonton Transit System]] was the launch customer for the 40-foot ZX5. | ||
The ZX5 features the same fibreglass and balsa wood body structure as the Catalyst, but incorporate design changes to both increase battery capacity and standardization with electric vehicle charging protocols. The overall appearance of the vehicle has been made more angular, while the roof fairing has been made more streamlined with provisions for roof-mounted battery packs, as well as integrated SAE J3105 (OppCharge) roof charger rails. The redesigned roof fairing has also resulted in an overall decrease of the vehicle's height by 6 inches.<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/vehicles/zx5-electric-bus/ ZX5 Electric Bus]. Retrieved on September 15, 2020</ref> An additional plug-in charge port has also been added ahead of the front doors. | The ZX5 features the same fibreglass and balsa wood body structure as the Catalyst, but incorporate design changes to both increase battery capacity and standardization with electric vehicle charging protocols. The overall appearance of the vehicle has been made more angular, while the roof fairing has been made more streamlined with provisions for roof-mounted battery packs, as well as integrated SAE J3105 (OppCharge) roof charger rails. The redesigned roof fairing has also resulted in an overall decrease of the vehicle's height by 6 inches.<ref>[https://www.proterra.com/vehicles/zx5-electric-bus/ ZX5 Electric Bus]. Retrieved on September 15, 2020</ref> An additional plug-in charge port has also been added ahead of the front doors. The suspension system of the vehicle has also seen improvements. The drivetrain options have been updated with slightly more powerful motor offerings. | ||
The standard ZX5 model, with a 220 kWh energy storage system (corresponding to the previous Catalyst XR model), can travel up to 201 km (35ft) or 193 km (40ft) on a single charge, depending on the configuration of the vehicle. The ZX5+ model with a 440 kWh ESS (corresponding to the Catalyst E2 model) can travel up to 386 km (35ft) or 373 km (40ft) on a single charge. The ZX5MAX is the longest-range option available. With a 660 kWh energy storage system, the ZX5MAX can travel up to 529 km on a single charge. The ZX5MAX battery option is only available for the 40-foot length ZX5. | The standard ZX5 model, with a 220 kWh energy storage system (corresponding to the previous Catalyst XR model), can travel up to 201 km (35ft) or 193 km (40ft) on a single charge, depending on the configuration of the vehicle. The ZX5+ model with a 440 kWh ESS (corresponding to the Catalyst E2 model) can travel up to 386 km (35ft) or 373 km (40ft) on a single charge. The ZX5MAX is the longest-range option available. With a 660 kWh energy storage system, the ZX5MAX can travel up to 529 km on a single charge. The ZX5MAX battery option is only available for the 40-foot length ZX5. | ||
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| colspan="2" |UQM 250 kW peak permanent magnet motor | | colspan="2" |UQM HD250 250 kW peak permanent magnet motor | ||
|2020 to present | |2020 to present | ||
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