Press release: Transit Systems continues to lead the sustainability revolution in public transport by adding another 19 battery-powered electric buses to its fleet in New South Wales as the company nears completion of the world’s first charging infrastructure at its Leichhardt depot.
The additional 19 battery-powered electric buses, operating in Sydney’s Inner West, will increase Transit Systems’ Australian fleet of electric buses from 39 to 58.
Transit Systems has partnered with Transport for NSW and key industry partners, including Zenobe and Transgrid, to deliver the largest fleet and depot electrification in Australia.
The 19 new battery powered electric buses include ten 368 kW Nexport buses and nine 422 kW Yutong buses. In the coming weeks, the supporting infrastructure of the Leichhardt depot will be fully commissioned, including:
• 43 battery-electric bus chargers
• 388kWp solar PV on the depot roof
• 2.5 MW/4.9 MWh on-site battery storage system to support bus charging and reduce grid upgrade requirements
• Market-leading smart charging software to manage the fleet and all electrical depots
• Innovative smart charging strategies to reduce grid impact and ensure fully charged buses.
Chief Operating Officer Greg Balkin said the new buses represent years of dedication to innovation and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.
“We know that bus drivers and customers prefer to travel with a more sustainable service. That’s why as the country comes out of COVID and we see more people back on public transport, zero-emission solutions are an absolute priority.
“We are proud to work with government partners with the same vision to realize a greener commute, and we are excited about the opportunities that will lead us to partner with Australian manufacturers and bring world-class technology into our local network,” he said.
As a sign of its commitment to exploring innovative technologies, Transit Systems will soon welcome two Foton Mobility hydrogen fuel cell buses to its Australian fleet.
“We are proud to set the benchmark for exploring and testing a variety of technologies to develop and deliver solutions together with our key industrial partners to suit the dynamic and complex operating conditions within the Australian public transport landscape,” he said.
Transit Systems will also welcome two more Australian-built hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet, along with a further nine electric battery buses as part of the Victorian Government’s Zero Emissions Bus Trial.
“Public transport has a responsibility to provide more sustainable solutions to communities. Being the largest battery electric bus operator in Australia is a credit to our team of experts who work with industry innovators as we invest in the technology and leverage our combined experiences to ensure we work towards a more sustainable future.” said.
Transit Systems operates a fleet of approximately 300 electric buses in London, 11 electric buses in Singapore, as well as hybrid and electric buses in Perth and Adelaide and expanding electric charging capabilities across its bus depot portfolio. Visit www.transitsystems.com.au.
About Kelsian Group (ASX: KLS)
Transit Systems is part of Kelsian Group Limited. Kelsian is Australia’s largest integrated multimodal transport and tourism operator, with well-established urban bus operations in Singapore and London. The group provides essential travel for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transportation solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.
Kelsian has over 30 years of experience in providing tourism experiences and passenger transport services and is now a leader in zero-emission public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest battery-electric and hydrogen-powered bus fleets and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.
As of June 30, 2021, Kelsian employs 9,500 people and operates 4,200 buses, 116 ships and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered 222 million customer journeys last year. Through its London bus joint venture, Kelsian is involved in the employment of an additional 4,000 people operating 1,250 buses in London, including 300 fully electric vehicles.
This article is supported by Kelsian/Square One PR.
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