1. Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority
Electric Drives the Future

2. Reliable, Efficient and Clean 2017 – 2025 (Future)
Focus on Service Reliability
Emissions standards impacting reliability of diesel vehicles
Electric buses will improve reliability
Easier to get and keep in service
Lower maintenance costs
Improved Image and Appeal
Cleaner and Greener
Quieter
Rider perceptions essential to successful transit

3. VTA’s Vision Future of Island Public Transit
Electric Transit Vehicles
Buses, vans and service vehicles
Charging Infrastructure
Plug-in vehicle chargers
Inductive charging
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar
Generate energy for system
Energy Storage Systems
Makes grid connection optional
Back up power

4. Infrastructure Tailored to Member Communities Interests & Needs
Charging Infrastructure
On-Route Charging will be inductive
Visual impact is minimal
Can include Light Duty charging equipment
Support Municipal Vehicles
Island Fleets (Rental Cars, Delivery Vehicles)
Personal Vehicles
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar and Energy Storage Systems
Sized based on interest and space

5. Funding VTA’s Vision Total Project Costs Estimated at $25 million
Excluding buses
Phased in over 3 to 5 years
Requires Partnerships, Collaboration and Creativity
Energy Efficiency Financing
Energy Markets and Private Funds
Government Grants

6. Integrated, Connected Energy and Charging Systems 2017 – 2023

7. Build Your Dreams (BYD) Technology
Vehicle and Battery System
30’, 35’ and 40’ Buses
Range miles
Depends on size of battery and vehicle
Battery Chemistry: Iron-Phosphate
Battery size: 324 kWh
Charging capacity: 80 kW
3 – 4 hours to charge
Operations
Stanford, Facebook and Google
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Link Transit, Wentachee, WA

8. Inductive Charging