This is a CCS type 1, J1772 connector, which has a maximum charging speed of 150kW. There is also a more conventional plug-in option which we see being used at the launch event today. There is support for dual-charging options, both an overhead system that runs at up to 450kW, designed for a quick charge on regular routes. The buses can support up to 68 passengers – 41 seated, 27 standing. Nova Bus makes a couple of EV buses, the LFSe and a new model, the LFSe+ that features a modular battery system, capable of storing up to 564 kWh of onboard energy. Translink is aiming to fully transition its fleet entirely to renewable energy by 2050. This depot features charging infrastructure to support its growing fleet. Queensland as a state definitely has some work to do, with just 12% coming from renewable sources, unfortunately accounting for 79% of their energy still produced by coal. If we look at Tasmania, they actually lead the country with 99% from renewables If we take a state like South Australia and their renewable mix is an impressive 69% over the past 3 months. Over the past 3 months, renewable energy accounted for 26%, or close to 1/3rd of Australia’s energy needs. We have data about Australia’s energy mix from the states that participate in the National Energy Market (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and TAS). In a broader context, Australia’s grid is greening significantly. The answer, in this case, is a 56-kilowatt solar panel array, so 100% of the energy used to power the buses is renewable. It is common for those who doubt the merits of electric vehicles and their green credentials, particularly where their energy comes from. Each bus is expected to reduce 100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and save $40,000 in fuel costs per year compared to a conventional diesel bus. Back in January, 2021, TransLink announced the purchase of 15 more batter-electric buses from Nova Bus, adding to the initial 4, bringing the total fleet to 19.
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