Electrification of transportation is one of the main pathways to achieving net zero emissions. The electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to grow exponentially and, in tandem, so does the supporting infrastructure to help the adoption of electrified transportation. Siemens has had a long history in this space. In fact, between 1905 and 1909, in Berlin, Siemens was building various versions of electric cars itself, including a van, a minibus and four-seat convertible that was used as a hotel taxi.
Today, governments across the world – from Nuremberg to Netherlands and Canada to China – are working with Siemens to electrify their bus transport fleets so they can meet their emission reduction targets. Whilst opportunities are aplenty, there are several considerations.
Siemens electric vehicle charging infrastructure lead Olivia Laskowski sat down with ABC to share the company’s insights into bus operators’ considerations and choices when transitioning their fleets to zero-emissions vehicles.
ABC: Looking at the current bus and coach industry, what are the different types of stakeholders in the market and how does Siemens fit into that?
OL: Bus and coach companies in most instances have multiple stakeholders who all have a role in electrification of their fleets.
First up, you have the technology suppliers of the vehicles and charging and grid infrastructure, and this is where Siemens fits in.
