Bus Electrification with DC Charging and Solar Power
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Bus Electrification with DC Charging and Solar Power
Solar Power
VEV will also install solar power generation at 3 depots to harness sunlight during daytime hours and reduce Stagecoach’s reliance on the national grid, delivering an estimated lifetime cost saving on power of over £1 million.
Charging and Energy Management
VEV’s smart charging & energy management platform VEV-IQ, monitors and optimises power usage and charging scheduling, providing insights to the fleet manager to maximise cost- and operational-efficiency.
Key Facts
High-powered DC charging infrastructure at 4 depots for 150 buses.
Digital management platform to optimise power usage, charging infrastructure and charging scheduling.
Solar power generation at 3 depots – estimated lifetime cost-saving of over £1 million.
About Stagecoach
Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator.
Stagecoach services connect more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, with its team of 23,000 employees.
The company assists national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.
Stagecoach’s net zero plan is to become completely carbon neutral by 2050.
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