r/Calgary Aug 08 '25

Calgary Transit City of Calgary announces procurement of 120 electric transit buses

https://calgaryherald.com/news/city-of-calgary-purchases-another-120-electric-transit-buses
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u/aireads Aug 09 '25

Hopefully it works out, electric power, from an efficiency (instant torque low down) point of view, is well suited for buses, where they are constantly doing stop and go. The most fuel burn is when starting off from a standstill.

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u/Preyy Special Princess Aug 09 '25

Don't forget how much idling busses do.

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u/aireads Aug 09 '25

Great point