{"id":5066,"date":"2023-09-15T14:51:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/nos-ressources\/electrifier-sa-flotte-dautobus-scolaires-limportance-dadapter-les-batiments-et-les-infrastructures\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T18:07:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:07:26","slug":"electrifier-sa-flotte-dautobus-scolaires-limportance-dadapter-les-batiments-et-les-infrastructures","status":"publish","type":"ressource","link":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/en\/nos-ressources\/electrifier-sa-flotte-dautobus-scolaires-limportance-dadapter-les-batiments-et-les-infrastructures\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrifying school bus fleets : The importance of adapting buildings and infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You have now completed the first crucial steps of your school bus fleet electrification plan. Did you know that it is just as important to plan the adaptation of your buildings and infrastructures right from the start of your project? Once your <\/strong>pilot project has been set in motion and your integration is off to a good start<\/strong><\/a>, it is time to check if your current facilities can accommodate electric school buses. Find out more in this blog article.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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If your current facilities do not allow you to effectively and safely charge your vehicle fleet, it is time to remedy this. While you may not have to start from scratch, modifications to the building or the site may be required to charge and maintain electric buses. Unless you have the appropriate resources internally, it is recommended that you use an external specialized service such as those described in section 4.2 of the Transporteur+ guide<\/a>. They will validate plans and specifications, find qualified resources to proceed with the changes and monitor electrical equipment installation and infrastructure rebuilding work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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In addition to the charging stations, don\u2019t forget to check electrical redundancy and resiliency features to ensure continued operations in the event of a power failure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Does adapting facilities involve major work? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Adaptations to the building and site will vary significantly for each operator, as a number of variables must be considered:  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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