I am, of course, not in the least bit shocked that people are finding problems with electric vehicles in extreme cold.
There are a couple of stories. The first is from Edmonton, Alberta that owns 60 electric buses for public transportation. Chaotic electric bus deals put kids at risk with braking, heating issues - Rebel News
The city is seeking $82 million in damages from Proterra, the California-based company that sold the city electric buses, complaining of mechanical issues and promises of long driving ranges that never manifested. Edmonton says that the buses have never once achieved the operating range laid out in the contract, according to CTV News.
The buses have achieved a range of only 165 kilometers (103 miles) in Edmonton's extreme cold, and only 250 kilometers (155 miles) in warmer weather. This is not close to what was promised. The buses were supposed to have a range of 328 km (204 miles) in warm weather, and 268 km (167 miles) in extreme cold. There have also been problems with gearboxes, steering, and the composite bodies.
Of course the company is currently in bankruptcy, namely chapter 11.
There is more info, but only if you watch the video. For example...
Prince Edward Island, a maritime province of Canada, purchased slightly more than 100 electric buses for their school bus program. 16 to 18 of them have been in the shop on a couple of occasions. Heaters fail, leading to windows fogging and freezing, and air compressors freeze, leading to loss of breaking. These are for school kids to get to school, with no heat, where the drivers can't see, and the breaks fail.
You can find the video at this link. At 5 and a half minutes, you can find the time to watch.
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