United States Department of Transportation
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Safety and Security Certification of Electric Bus Fleets - Industry Best Practices
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2023-08-01
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Edition:July 2021-June 2022
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Abstract:Recently, bus transit agencies nationwide have slowly shifted from reducing their carbon footprints through alternative fuel vehicles to eliminating their carbon emissions by adopting battery electric fleets. This push is supported by FTA's commitment to reducing carbon emissions from transit vehicles, infrastructure, and construction through their Low or No Emissions Grant Program funding. In harmony with the battery electric bus (BEB) market's expansion, bus transit systems are also presented with the emergence of new technologies not commonly found in U.S. transit systems, specifically with BEBs. The progression of such technology has exemplified the need to expand current safety and security certification (SSC) capabilities to ensure that agencies can maintain their overall safety performance. Therefore, the primary objective of this research initiative is to develop minimum SSC program practices and protocols for transit agencies to verify that BEBs and their associated facilities, systems, and equipment are safe for revenue operations.
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