Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market

More

Renault 5 will be reborn as an electric hatchback

More

Volkswagen triples sales of all-electric vehicles in 2020

More

Plug-ins accounted for every fourth new car in West Europe in December

More

Truemag

  • Electric Car News
  • Electric Car Reviews
  • Plug-in Hybrids
  • Technology
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Charging Map

Proterra 35-foot Catalyst E2 completes Altoona testing with record-setting battery capacity

Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced that the Proterra Catalyst E2 35-foot bus has successfully completed the safety, structural strength and distortion tests at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center with 440 kWh of onboard energy storage, the most energy on board a 35-foot bus tested at Altoona.

Proterra is the only manufacturer that designs transit buses to be electric from the ground up. The purpose built design of the Proterra Catalyst places batteries beneath the floor of the bus and outside the passenger compartment, with the option for additional battery packs on the roof. This distinct design creates a low center of gravity and enables more energy to be stored on board to increase power and range. With more energy on board and best-in-class fuel efficiency, Proterra vehicles continue to be ready to meet the daily mileage needs of nearly every transit route on a single charge.

Designed and manufactured in Silicon Valley, Proterra battery systems are lightweight, compact, safe and powerful. Proterra battery packs are made of strong and lightweight ballistic-grade materials designed to withstand the toughest conditions through rigorous battery and vehicle testing and validation programs.

“The FTA sets the standard of excellence in vehicle testing and with every new generation of Proterra electric buses, we are committed to setting competitive industry benchmarks for energy efficiency, vehicle stability, safety and durability,” said Proterra CEO Ryan Popple. “The electric vehicle industry is fortunate to have facilities like Altoona to ensure that electric transit vehicle technology is high performing and thoroughly tested.”

Proterra has tested more battery-electric vehicles at Altoona than any other manufacturer and was the first electric vehicle manufacturer to complete Altoona testing with a battery-electric bus. Proterra also has a history of setting industry standards. Previously, the Proterra Catalyst E2 Max bus exceeded the world record for driving the longest distance ever traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge.

Mar 31, 2019Blagojce Krivevski
Nelson Piquet Jr. to leave Panasonic Jaguar Racing, Alex Lynn steps inPlug Power Launches 30 kW Hydrogen ProGen Engine
You Might Also Like
 
Nobina increases BYD electric bus orders to 138
 
Proterra Receives 33 More Orders Through FTA Low-No Grant Program
Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

March 31, 2019 Electric Car Newselectric bus, Electric Buses, Proterra, Proterra Catalyst, Proterra Catalyst E2, Proterra Catalyst E2 Max, Proterra Electric Bus, Proterra Electric Buses
Follow Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
Recent News
Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market
January 19, 2021
Volta Announces $125 Million Financing
January 19, 2021
Video: From stone wheels to EV, bringing progress to life in a new Volkswagen ID.4 ad
January 19, 2021
Thermally modulated battery charges rapidly, reduces range anxiety
January 19, 2021
Preventing blackouts with intelligence: Audi e-tron is ready for grid-optimized charging
January 19, 2021
About
ElectricCarsReport.com ElectricCarsReport.com is a website dedicated to pure electric vehicles and the full range of consumer information and tools about electric cars, green technology energy, and the environment.
Latest News
Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market
January 19, 2021
Volta Announces $125 Million Financing
January 19, 2021
Video: From stone wheels to EV, bringing progress to life in a new Volkswagen ID.4 ad
January 19, 2021
Subscribe

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest news and event postings.

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Archives
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
DMCA.com
2021 © ElectricCarsReport.com | All Rights Reserved.