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Once you\u2019ve gone through the major planning steps<\/a>, it\u2019s time for the crucial step of choosing your suppliers. Before buying your very first electric bus, several elements must be considered: as a buyer, you have the right to request technical answers from the suppliers you wish to work with. Whether it\u2019s about the battery life or delivery lead times, this article will provide you with the key questions you need to ask bus suppliers and electrical equipment and service providers so you can make an informed decision. <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Choosing the right bus supplier <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Clearly, one of your main suppliers will be the electric bus manufacturer. They must meet some very specific criteria to ensure that your school bus electrification project runs efficiently. Think about asking the different suppliers you are considering about their battery warranty and the warranty conditions. For example, lithium batteries can be guaranteed for up to 12 years, but this comes at an additional cost. In addition, ask the manufacturer about the life cycle of their batteries and the measures they have put in place to recycle them once they reach the end of their useful life. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Furthermore, feel free to ask suppliers about maintenance: What is the availability of spare parts? Which repair centre and dealer are closest? Ask for more details on the general warranty period and delivery lead time, to make sure that this aligns with your electrification schedule. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Last but not least, some suppliers offer training when the bus is delivered, which includes safety equipment maintenance. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Choose electrical equipment and service providers that meet your needs <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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At this stage, it is important to refer to your initial plan to properly identify your needs based on your reality. To ensure that everything aligns, the most important question pertains to the delivery and installation time for charging equipment. Bus and infrastructure deliveries must be coordinated. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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If you are purchasing charging management software, it is important to check whether this system is compatible with all manufacturers\u2019 charging stations. Just as for your electric bus supplier, it is important to know all the details of the proposed services. For example, does the service provider take care of or help with grant applications and planning? Ask your turnkey charging solution providers about their solutions to quickly remedy power failures and how they plan for electrical redundancy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Lastly, ask about their annual management fee for the software if the number of electric buses in the fleet changes, and whether it is compatible with your operating system. If applicable, purchasing additional equipment should be included in your electrification plan. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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To find out more, see the Transporteur+ website<\/a> and the guide<\/a> Transporteur+.<\/strong>
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This project was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Government of Quebec, the Trottier Family Foundation, the Greater Montreal Climate Fund and the Fonds de solidarit\u00e9 FTQ. Propulsion Qu\u00e9bec would also like to thank The Transition Accelerator and the WSP Canada team for their critical contributions, as well as all the experts involved in the development of this guide. <\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this series of articles, we demystify the key steps of converting your school bus fleet to electric power thanks to the Transporteur+ guide. This guide aims to provide easy and direct access to resources to clarify the steps, issues, conditions and facilitating measures for a successful transition to electrification. 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