BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long Beach Transit (LBT) will use the industry-leading charge management system ChargePilot®, provided by The Mobility House (TMH), to operate their latest deployment of electric buses. New Flyer Group (NFI) will provide 20 battery electric buses (BEB) and charging infrastructure through New Flyer Infrastructure, and Heliox Energy is the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) provider.
This is the 13th major transit bus charging depot deployment of ChargePilot® in North America, and the fourth commissioned transit bus charging collaboration between TMH, NFI, and Heliox, following Knoxville Area Transit, Rochester Public Transit, and Antelope Valley Transit Authority. Globally, ChargePilot® has been deployed with over 1,000 fleets.
The charging installation includes 10 dual-port Heliox Flex 180 kW DC fast chargers to support the 20 New Flyer buses, and represents a meaningful step towards Long Beach Transit’s goal to have a 100% zero emissions fleet by 2030. The new installation was featured as a part of LBT’s 60th anniversary celebration on March 31, 2023, with state and local elected officials in attendance.
“It is wonderful to be commissioning yet another transit charging depot with New Flyer and Heliox, a proven team that has repeatedly demonstrated the success path to electrification for transit fleets,” said Gregor Hintler, CEO North America for The Mobility House. “We congratulate Long Beach Transit on their anniversary and for achieving the next phase of their zero emissions journey.”
“We are excited to commission the latest phase of our electric bus fleet with advanced smart charging technology,” said President and CEO Kenneth A. McDonald. “Long Beach Transit was an early adopter of battery-electric bus technology and will continue towards a total zero-emission fleet.”
“Today, we celebrate another major milestone in Long Beach Transit's zero-emission journey - installation of charging infrastructure from NFI Infrastructure Solutions™ to support the agency’s goal of converting its fleet to zero-emissions by 2030. For more than 30 years, NFI has partnered with Long Beach Transit to provide innovative, reliable, and safe transportation with more than 310 New Flyer buses delivered,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “Leading North America’s evolution of sustainable transit, NFI proudly powers the agency’s transition to a low-carbon future through safe and reliable infrastructure services and high-performance, smart city capable battery-electric buses. Together, we’re building healthier and more livable communities across California.”
“Long Beach Transit’s electrification project represents a key milestone for transit authorities across the continent,” said David Aspinwall, President of Heliox North America and CCO of Heliox Global. “By taking advantage of Heliox’s multiport dynamic charging functionality and managing all their assets with ChargePilot, they will create one of the most efficient eBus depots in America. We are beyond proud to be a part of this solution and excited to show the rest of the world the value of truly intelligent EV charging.”
About The Mobility House
The Mobility House is an electric vehicle charging and energy solutions company on a mission to achieve the zero emissions mobility and energy future. Our technology platform ChargePilot® enables reliable and efficient charge management of electric vehicle fleets and vehicle grid integration. For more information, please visit www.mobilityhouse.com
About Heliox
Heliox provides world class smart energy management solutions that are tailored and scalable within a fast changing e-mobility landscape. We are working towards a sustainable world where a seamless charging experience is the standard for every electric vehicle, transforming the way we power our everyday. Learn more at www.heliox-energy.com
