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services grapple with how to supply the most accurate service to meet the unpredictable changes in demand . This pilot project will use innovative software to address those unpredictable changes in demand in a way that has seen success in cities across Canada .” During the pilot project , On-Request transit service is available for passengers in three zones , which are currently serviced using “ diala-ride-transit ” ( DART ). Passengers will be able to book On-Request trips using the Winnipeg Transit On-Request app . Passengers are also able to book rides using a web browser to access the Winnipeg Transit On-Request booking site , or by calling 311 . Bookings are required before using the On-Request service to ensure there is enough room for everyone . After requesting a trip , passengers will receive step-by-step directions through the app , including :
• Walking directions from their trip origin to the pick-up location where they will board the On-Request bus .
• The approximate time an On-Request bus will meet them at the pick-up location , and an estimate of the total trip time .
• The location where the On-Request bus will drop them off , and walking directions to their final destination . The innovative On-Request software optimizes the bus route in real-time and provides step-by-step directions to the bus operator via a GPS device that will be mounted in front of them . Passengers who use the app to book their On-Request trips will be able to see the bus moving in real-time . On-Request transit service is proposed in the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan as an opportunity to enhance services for transit riders . On-Request ( or on-demand ) service has been piloted or deployed in other Canadian cities including : Edmonton , Regina , Saskatoon , Sault Ste . Marie , and Stratford . The cost of the pilot project is $ 140,000 , which was funded by a technology grant from the City ’ s Innovation & Technology Department . The service is powered by technology from Via and uses a highlyefficient algorithm to route and plan trips in real-time , creating a seamless , convenient , and flexible transit offering for passengers .
square foot facility in Loveland , Colorado and ship the powertrains to Forest River ’ s factory in Goshen , Indiana , for final assembly of the Class 4 and 5 all-electric passenger buses . Forest River is the leading shuttle bus market leader in North America , with eight manufacturing buildings and more than 500,000 square feet of production space . The Elkhart , Indiana-based company has plans to dedicate 100,000 square feet to install Lightning eMotors ’ powertrains . “ This has the potential to be the largest contract ever in the electric shuttle bus market , and we believe it will be the catalyst for other large commercial vehicle OEMs and fleets to accelerate their adoption of commercial electric vehicles ,” said Tim Reeser , CEO of Lightning eMotors . “ Forest River ’ s family of shuttle bus companies , including top name brands like Starcraft , Glaval , and Champion , maintain a dominant market position selling over 10,000 units per year in the Class 4 to 6 shuttle-bus space . Forest River ’ s sales volumes allow us to provide a price point to their dealers and customers that results in a very compelling ROI . We believe this commitment from the largest shuttle bus manufacturer in the U . S . demonstrates that they believe that commercial vehicle customers are now demanding Lightning eMotors ’ zero-emission vehicles over ICE vehicles .” The vehicles that Forest River and Lightning eMotors will coproduce are Class 4 and 5 shuttle buses with gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 14,500 to 19,500 pounds . The buses will feature battery configurations from 80kWh to more than 160kWh using industry-leading battery thermal management systems . These vehicles support ranges on a single charge between 80 and 160 miles and can recharge over a lunch break using Lightning eMotors ’ DC fast charge infrastructure with integrated vehicle-to-grid ( V2G ) capabilities . Available configurations will have between 12 and 33 passenger seats with ADA options available , and bus lengths of 20 to 34 feet . Other features include a modern digital-dash display , hill-hold
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Lightning eMotors , Forest River Inc . reach multiyear agreement for up to $ 850M in zero-emission bus technology
Lightning eMotors , a leading provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets , and Forest River , Inc ., a Berkshire Hathaway company , today announced they have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to deploy up to 7,500 zero-emission shuttle buses . The agreement , with a potential estimated value of up to $ 850 million , calls for Lightning eMotors to build fully electric powertrains and provide charging products , and services for Forest River over the next four and a half years . Lightning eMotors will manufacture the zero-emission-vehicle ( ZEV ) powertrain systems at their 231,000
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