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Proterra introduces new extended range battery pack for electric transit buses; up to 180 miles

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With the new TerraVolt XR extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles (290 km) between charges. This newest high energy density battery complements the existing TerraVolt FC fast-charge battery which has been extensively tested over nearly one million customer revenue miles.

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Proterra selects Toshiba SCiB cells for next-gen electric bus

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The new fleet will use Toshiba’s Rechargeable Batteries (SCiB), a safe rechargeable battery solution with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide range of applications, from EVs to grid energy storage. Proterra Inc. Earlier post.). The 20Ah prismatic SCiB cell has a nominal voltage of 2.3

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Foothill Transit launching fully fast-charging electric bus line

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It features a 30-mile (48 km) range without charging; it can recharge, hands free and in-route, in 10 minutes. Foothill Transit’s Line 291 travels 17 miles (27 km) between La Verne and Pomona and recharges its buses in route at the Pomona Transit Center at a drive-in docking station.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extended range capability.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Using technology developed by Proterra, the lightweight, composite-body bus recharges in about 10 minutes. Proterra’s TerraVolt energy storage system consists of 54-72 kWh lithium titanate battery packs that recharge in 10 minutes using the company’s roof-mounted Fast Fill recharging system. Proterra Inc.

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CEC awards Proterra $3M toward electric bus manufacturing plant; Foothill Transit orders 13 more buses

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Proterra’s TerraVolt FC fast charge battery options (lithium titanate, LTO chemistry) allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time. This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes with a 500kW charge rate. Proterra has demonstrated that this option can travel more than 700 miles in 24-hour period.

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Proterra extended range electric bus delivers 258 miles on one charge of 257 kWh pack

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A Proterra 40-foot Catalyst XR (extended range) electric bus drove 258 miles (415 miles) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). Proterra’s TerraVolt FC fast charge battery options (lithium titanate, LTO chemistry) allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time.