Electric Buses Don't Like the Cold, Study Finds

Electric buses struggle in the cold, researchers find

Researchers have released new insights on a pilot program involving all-electric buses in Ithaca, NY, USA -- with implications for cities, schools and other groups that are considering the electrification of their fleets, as well as operators, policymakers and manufacturers.

Cornell study: Electric buses struggle in cold weather

Electric buses don't like the cold, study finds

In 2021, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) in Ithaca received a grant to procure seven all-electric buses and began a pilot program that didn't go as they'd hoped. In addition to issues with the manufacturers, the buses struggled in Ithaca's hilly terrain and were unreliable, with reduced range, in cold weather.

Red River College Polytechnic - VTEC researchers unveil new diesel-to-electric school bus conversion kit

Manitoba's first low-carbon school bus - converted from diesel to electric power - rolled out of RRC Polytech's Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre (VTEC) this week, demonstrating the viabili. . .

Electric buses don’t like the cold, study finds

In collaboration with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, researchers found that a pilot fleet of seven electric buses consumed up to 48% more energy in cold weather.

Environmental News Network - Electric Buses Don’t Like the Cold, Study Finds

In 2021, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) in Ithaca received a grant to procure seven all-electric buses and began a pilot program that didn’t go as they’d hoped.