BAE Systems says the Association du Transport Urbain du Quebec (ATUQ) has ordered 497 electric-hybrid buses using its Series-E electric drive propulsion system.

The five-year contract includes an option for up to 1,028 additional systems.

“This recent order adds to ATUQ’s more than 900 electric hybrids powered by BAE Systems technology,” said BAE Systems global accounts manager, Bob Lamanna.

“The additional system orders validate the success of our product in the transit market and the need for electrified buses in Canada.”

Canada’s ATUQ represents the nine Quebec public transportation organisations serving the major urban centres of the province: Montreal, Quebec City, Levis, Laval, Longueuil, Gatineau, Trois-Rivieres Saguenay, and Sherbrooke. Together, they provide more than 90% of public transportation trips in Quebec.

The new order will include the anti-idling feature, decreasing fuel and emissions at stops, electrically powered heaters for less maintenance and the ability to turn off the diesel engine in specified areas to create zero-emission driving zones.

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