Strategic Area
Transportation
Status
Active
Partners
Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ) Calgary Transit Halifax Transit Niagara Transit Commission
Fund
OTD: On-road Transportation Decarbonization
Year
2025
Agreement Value
$1,010,080
Project Total
$1,460,620
Location
ON
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Lead Proponent
McMaster University
Project Objectives
The objective of this project is to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) powered, web-based toolkit that enables system-level planning and optimization of electric buses and charging infrastructure for Canadian public transit agencies.
Expected Results
This project aims to:
- Improve clean public transit affordability and reliability.
- Reduce local air and noise pollution, and GHG emissions through battery electric bus adoption.
- Provide data and advanced modelling to support electric vehicle adoption.
- Lower total cost of ownership for electric fleets while minimizing service disruptions.
- Grow municipal expertise, promote Canadian digital solutions, and reduce planning costs.