MapleSim Fleet Forward

In response to mounting concerns about climate change, many municipalities are working to increase the use of public transit while reducing the carbon emissions generated by that transit. For many transit authorities, the way forward includes incorporating more electric vehicles into their fleets. However, moving to an electric bus system can present serious challenges.

MapleSim Fleet Forward is a combination of fleet electrification modeling software, analysis tools, and services that gives you the information you need to develop your electrification strategy with confidence. By combining virtual prototyping techniques, electrification expertise, and data about your actual buses and bus routes, MapleSim Fleet Forward analyzes electric bus behavior under a variety of conditions, so you can identify problems before they occur, and make informed decisions. And because the simulation and analysis is done virtually, you’re provided insight into your specific electrification needs at a fraction of the cost of physical testing.

Use MapleSim Fleet Forward to gain answers to questions, such as:

• Where is the best placement for charging stations, to maintain service while minimizing infrastructure costs?
• What is the best bus configuration that will meet the requirements of my fleet?
• How will passenger loads, hills, weather, or other variables impact the bus’s range?
• Will our strategy meet regulatory requirements and emission targets?
• Will we save money?