Letenda, a Canadian bus manufacturer, selected Cummins Inc. to power its new battery electric demonstrator vehicle, the Electrip transit bus. The Electrip is a 30-foot, zero-emissions transit bus powered by Cummins and is expected be unveiled in early 2022.
“We are proud to collaborate with Cummins, with whom we share the same values of innovation and sustainability,” said Nicolas Letendre, president of Letenda. “Cummins has a proven track record of delivering leading power solutions for the bus industry and as a global powertrain leader. We’re pleased to offer our customers a safe, efficient and reliable solution to transition from diesel-powered buses.”
Specifically designed for the North American market, Letenda’s new battery electric bus utilizes Cummins’ proven Battery Electric System, featuring remote diagnostics and over-the-air connectivity. The Electrip features three battery packs providing 222-kWh capacity and is compatible with DC fast charge and plug-in charging. Cummins provided the complete electrified powertrain, including the powertrain controls, batteries, propulsion motor, power electronics, charging controls and connectivity systems.
“Cummins is delighted to work with Letenda to power their zero-emissions transit bus,” said Amy Davis, vice president and president of New Power at Cummins. “Letenda has completely designed their bus from the wheels up for electrification, which is exciting for us and for our customers. This demonstration expands Cummins’ battery-electric solutions to smaller transit bus applications, which can help communities meet sustainability targets.”
