Canadian New Energy Battery Bus Factory

What is Canada's largest battery electric bus contract?

To date, Canada’s largest battery electric bus contract went to New Flyer. The first buses to roll out of the production lines will be addressed to Toronto Transit Commission, the country’s largest transit operator, that will receive ten zero emission buses with an option for 30 more. Toronto is less than 60 km far from BYD Canadian plant.

Where will Canada's electric vehicle battery supply chain be built?

Canada’s electric vehicle battery supply chain is one step closer to realization with today’s confirmation from Quebec-based electric bus manufacturer, Lion Electric Co., that it will build a battery pack manufacturing plant and innovation centre in its home province.

Where is the first electric bus plant in Ontario?

The 45,000-square-foot facility here is the first new electric bus plant to open in Ontario in a generation. Newmarket will be the first Canadian assembly site for BYD (Build Your Dreams), which manufactures zero emission buses. Supplied photo

How many battery electric buses does BYD sell?

To date, BYD has sold over 85,000 battery electric buses worldwide, as well as an additional 5 million battery and hybrid vehicles. General Enquiry Subscribe Editorial Request BYD will supply four Dreamer Type D Battery Electric Buses to Attridge Transportation and York University in Canada.

How will Lion's new battery plant benefit Quebec and Canada?

Lion, Quebec and Canada will gain from this, both on the economic and environmental fronts, to the great benefit of generations to come.” Bédard told Electric Autonomy that he estimates Lion will see almost 50 per cent cost savings in battery pack assembly when the plant is operational — game-changing numbers for any company.

Does BYD supply a dreamer type D battery electric bus?

Electric battery bus manufacturer BYD has been contracted to supply four of its Dreamer Type D Battery Electric Buses to clients in Canada.