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Quebec-based manufacturer Letenda has marked a significant milestone with its first sale of Canadian-built electric transit buses to York Region, Ontario. This deal for two 9-meter battery-electric buses positions Letenda for potential growth, having secured the sale through an Ontario procurement process.
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is set to introduce its inaugural overhead pantograph charging stations, designed to power electric buses while on their routes. This innovative en-route charging infrastructure aims to boost the efficiency and range of the region's expanding zero-emission public transit fleet.
The City of Alexandria's public transit agency, DASH, has commenced construction on what will be the Washington D.C. metropolitan region's inaugural en-route electric bus charging stations. These chargers are designed to provide partial charges to electric buses at stops along their routes, complementing overnight charging at depots. This initiative aims to extend the range and operational efficiency of electric buses in the region.
