Proterra Catalyst E2 buses support BGE and Exelon Corporation’s broader strategy for electric vehicle integration and grid modernization
BALTIMORE, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy provider, will deploy two new 40′ Proterra Catalyst® E2 vehicles. All to shuttle employees between BGE’s headquarters in downtown Baltimore. As well as its Spring Gardens campus in south Baltimore.
Therefore, this deployment reflects BGE’s leadership in fleet electrification as part of a broader grid modernization strategy. One that comes on the heels of the State of Maryland’s commitment to uphold the Paris Climate Accord.
Already, Maryland is on track to meet its goal of reducing its emissions by 25 percent by 2020. Moreover, these two new electric shuttles will displace more than 11,000 gallons of diesel. In addition, it will eliminate more than 480,000 pounds of greenhouse gas (CO2e) emissions annually. As Maryland’s largest utility, BGE’s deployment sets the utility apart as a pioneer. All by advancing Maryland’s transition to electric transportation and grid innovation.
The procurement was funded in part by a $20K voucher per bus provided by the Maryland Freedom Fleet Voucher Program. These are the first electric buses to receive this voucher from the State of Maryland. Now, with access to Proterra battery-electric buses, BGE employees will be able to enjoy the combined benefits of zero-emission transit technology. For that’s including improved local air quality. As well as a modern, quiet rider experience.
Designed for efficiency and manufactured for durability. Now Proterra’s 40′ Catalyst E2 series achieves 22 MPGe. All while conventional diesel buses average 3.86 MPG. These buses will utilize Combined Charging System (CCS) plug-in DC fast chargers. Thereby enabling interoperability with multiple vehicle types. For that’s including passenger cars and trucks. All to utilize the same charging equipment and ultimately lower infrastructure costs for all electric vehicles.
This heavy-duty electric vehicle shuttle program will inform future Baltimore Gas and Electric decisions on EV fleet integration. As well as interoperable charging infrastructure and EV rate design. Finally ultimately supporting a statewide electrification strategy.
In conclusion, BGE offers its electric vehicle customers a reduced electric rate during off-peak hours to save EV drivers more money on their monthly electricity bill.
Sources: Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Proterra:
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