The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected The Mobility House for the deployment of ChargePilot, its smart charging and energy management solution, for the New York City Transit (NYCT) bus operator.
The Mobility House will manage charging for 27 charge ports at two bus depots in Staten Island and Queens during the year-long pilot. The ChargePilot solution will optimize charging by coordinating rate structures with bus schedules and travel routes to maximize vehicle uptime, reduce electricity costs and streamline the transition to electric vehicles.
A simulation study showed that ChargePilot can reduce operating expenses by more than $35,000 per month at one of the two depots. The charging infrastructure for 12 electric buses at the Charleston depot can operate 96% of the trips while generating savings when the ChargePilot is in use, as compared to unmanaged charging.
“We are thrilled to partner with the MTA as they embark on a journey toward zero-emission,” said The Mobility House U.S. Managing Director Gregor Hintler. “As the largest public fleet operator in the country, ensuring reliable operations is essential to the success of their electrification goals, especially when some buses require two to four charging sessions a day. We are proud that The Mobility House's technology and electrification expertise will contribute to that critical mission.”
The partnership with the NYCT is a continuation of The Mobility House’s participation in the Transit Tech Lab program.
