The STM and Nova Bus, which works within the Volvo Group, on Nov. 24, unveil the visual identity of the electric buses to run in the city. People will recognize 100 percent electric buses with a distinct visual identity aside from STM's regular bus fleet.
City Mobility program aims to mobilize key players in the implementation of innovative pilot projects. It includes new technologies designed by Volvo and its subsidiaries to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gas levels.
Montreal, pioneer transportation electrification
This program is deployed in nine cities and Montreal is the first North American city to take part. In Montreal, the project consists of the installation of two fast charging stations on line 36. Two fast-charging stations will be built in spring in Victoria Square and Angrignon terminus. Testing will begin in 2016 and will be followed by the commissioning with customers. Testing will continue until 2019.
The three bus LFSe designed under the direction of Nova Bus in the Electric Bus Consortium, will have four batteries recharged via a rapid charging system and will be equipped with a TM4 engine designed in Quebec.
