{"id":1943,"date":"2023-06-28T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/nos-ressources\/reussir-son-projet-delectrification-de-parc-dautobus-scolaires\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T18:01:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:01:45","slug":"reussir-son-projet-delectrification-de-parc-dautobus-scolaires","status":"publish","type":"ressource","link":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/en\/nos-ressources\/reussir-son-projet-delectrification-de-parc-dautobus-scolaires\/","title":{"rendered":"The key to a successful school bus fleet electrification project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The secret to any major successful transformation project starts with good planning. The topic of school bus electrification raises several questions, and knowing where to start can be challenging. This article goes over the main steps of properly planning a school bus electrification project.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Before embarking on a project of this magnitude, you need to clearly identify your current and future needs. Start by putting your short-, medium- and long-term vision on paper, and ask the right questions. How many buses need to be replaced every year? What are my daily service requirements? What will my future electrical needs be? This planning phase is crucial and must be carried out in advance, even up to a year ahead of time, to ensure that you establish an effective transition plan that will not be the source of headaches! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Optimize your transition process <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Each school bus operator has specific needs. At this stage, properly identifying the needs of your service and the situation in which your electric vehicle will develop is crucial. Identify the number of kilometres driven per day; the number of daily exits from the garage, including downtime at the garage\/parking site; the types of trips and the route geography (city, country, paved or gravel roads, predominantly flat terrain or hilly); etc. Each element needs to be factored in! Don\u2019t forget to check whether your electric vehicle will have to do long routes, like school trips, and if your electrical installation will allow you to charge it. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Make effective financing arrangements <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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After you have properly identified the needs of your school bus fleet, you can plan the financing structure of your electrification project and identify the different financing methods available. Plan for two primary cost categories: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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