TransLink – Fleet Electrification

AES is working on the conceptual design of charging infrastructure to accommodate conversion of the TransLink/Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) buses (1,400 buses) with battery electric buses between 2020 & 2040.

On October 4, 2018 TransLink committed to reducing GHG emissions by 80% by 2050, and utilization of only renewable energy sources, by the same year. The main objectives of the analysis included:

• Evaluation of suitability of sites in the metro Vancouver region, for siting of in-route chargers;

• Development of detailed conceptual designs and cost estimates for implementation of depot-based chargers at a number of CMBC Transit Centres;

• Development of detailed conceptual designs and cost estimates for installation of in-route chargers;

• Identification of potential challenges associated with installation, and potential changes required to existing transit infrastructure design and operating practices.

• AES previously worked with TransLink on a pilot project for electric buses which included installation of two high power in-route DC fast chargers; one at 22nd Street Station and the other at Marpole Loop. The electric buses have now been in operation for over a year, as part of regular TransLink service between 22nd Street and Marpole.

AES was recently engaged to provide additional assistance in terms of future works at 22nd Street and Marpole Loop. AES also provided conceptual design advice to TransLink on the EV charging requirements for the proposed new SFU Exchange.