New York City’s ambitious project to electrify its school bus fleet has been honored with the 2024 “Transportation Power Player” award by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). The initiative, led by New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) and its partners, showcases a successful integration of zero-emissions buses with advanced smart charging technology. This accolade highlights the project’s innovation, collaboration, and potential for scalability in urban environments.
Key Highlights:
- Award-Winning Initiative: NYCSBUS’s “Electrifying School Buses in the Bronx” project won the 2024 Power Player of the Year award.
- Technological Innovation: The project features automated load management technology, allowing efficient electric charging at constrained sites.
- Community and Environmental Impact: Zero emissions buses offer significant benefits to local communities and contribute to cleaner air.
- Recognition of Collaboration: Partnerships with entities like CALSTART and the Bronx Community College were pivotal in achieving project goals.
The Mobility House, serving as the technical lead, accepted the award during the Power Players Awards ceremony in Coronado, CA. “NYCSBUS’s Zerega Depot is a great example of a project that represents how the electrification of school bus fleets can benefit communities everywhere,” remarked Greg Hintler, CEO of The Mobility House North America. The project’s success stems from its use of data-driven analysis and automated load management (ALM) technology, enabling the charging of multiple buses within a power-limited framework.
Initially, the Zerega depot could only facilitate charging for 7 buses due to a cap at 80 kW set by the utility provider. However, with the implementation of ALM technology, the site can now efficiently charge up to 17 buses, despite the previous constraints. This breakthrough demonstrates the project’s effective use of existing utility infrastructure and the easing of electric bus charging equipment installation.
Matt Berlin, CEO of NYCSBUS, expressed pride in the project’s recognition, emphasizing their commitment to innovative transport solutions. “As a nonprofit bus operator, we have a commitment to pursue innovation in busing, including the implementation of advanced technologies to support zero emissions vehicles to benefit our drivers and the communities we serve,” he stated.
Sheri Givens, President and CEO of SEPA, commended the project for exemplifying clean energy leadership. “This project exemplifies the commitment to clean energy leadership and innovation that is needed to progress a carbon-free energy future, and SEPA is honored to recognize NYCSBUS, The Mobility House, and the entire project team’s achievements at this year’s Power Players awards ceremony,” she said.
For further details about this pioneering project, visit The Mobility House’s official website.
About The Mobility House:
Founded in 2009, The Mobility House aims to shape an emission-free energy and mobility future by integrating vehicle batteries into the power grid through intelligent charging and energy solutions. Operating globally, it provides technology-neutral solutions in collaboration with various industry stakeholders.
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