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Revolutionizing
Canadian
Transportation with
Electric Public Transit
PRESENTED BY : GROUP 4
HARPREET KAUR(8816349)
PINAL (8855460)
SELIN DIDEM. SERCE(8830311)
JASKARAN SINGH (8830820)
INTRODUCTION
The need for revolutionizing Canadian transportation
https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/05/10/transit-authority-canada-electric-bus/
ELECTRIC TRAINS
• An electric train is a locomotive powered by
electricity from overhead lines
https://electricautonomy.ca/2019/12/05/electric-taxis-return-to-montreal-streets/
Benefits of electric public transit
• Electric public transit offers a multitude of benefits for Canadians. These
eco-friendly vehicles significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
improving air quality and mitigating climate change.
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Challenges in transitioning to electric public
transit
• Transitioning to electric public transit on a larger scale comes with several
challenges.
• These include the high upfront costs of purchasing and maintaining electric
vehicles, limited charging infrastructure, and the need for proper training and
infrastructure upgrades for maintenance and operations.
• In support of the Government's objective of adding 50,000 ZEV chargers to Canada's network,
Budget 2022 also provides an additional $400 million to transportation sector, Can for deploying zero
emission vehicle infrastructure, complemented by $500 million that Canada's Infrastructure Bank will
invest in large-scale ZEV charging.
Role of technology in advancing electric public
•
transit
Technology plays a crucial role in advancing
electric public transit. It enables the
development of more efficient electric buses
with longer battery life and faster charging
capabilities.
minutes to charge.
Conclusion: The way forward for Canadian
transportation
• In conclusion, the future of Canadian transportation lies in embracing
electric public transit. The advancements in battery efficiency, faster
charging times, and autonomous driving technology offer promising
possibilities for convenient and sustainable transportation.
• https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/
zero-emission-vehicle-charging-stations#/find/nearest?country=CA
• https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-electric-car-charging-stations-canada-
range-anxiety/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_locomotive
• https://earth.org/save-the-world-with-public-transportation-and-not-electric-cars/
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%20people,the%20answer%20to%20cutting%20emissions.
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THANK YOU
EVERYONE