Electrification of Transit Fleets – Meeting the New Carbon Goals

June 18, 2025 11:30am

Dave Sauvé
Director, Low Carbon Fleet Programs
Coast Mountain Bus Company

Stephen James
Team Lead, Fleet Transition Program
City of Calgary

This session will discuss how transit agencies are working with municipalities to achieve electrification goals.

  • BC Transit’s Fleet Strategy
    • BC Transit’s plans to add over 900 new buses to its fleet over the next three to five years, including 141 electric buses
    • Plans for a 40% reduction in bus emissions by 2030 and 60% by 2040; the role of hybrid buses and renewable diesel to support its carbon reduction goals
  • Calgary
    • Plans to procure Battery Electric Buses for integration into existing facilities at Spring Gardens and Anderson Garages