CarMedialab to provide smart charge management solution for e-buses in four depots across New York

In partnership with New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Guth DeConzo Construction Management, CarMedialab will supply a cloud-based charge management solution to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

This smart charging project will support MTA’s electrification plans in one of the world’s largest cities and aims to transform four depots across New York “with cutting-edge charge management technology, paving the way for the city’s electric future”, as CarMedialab says. Recently, King County Metro turned to the same CarMedialab for e-bus management system: over 600 EVs to be monitored.

Also in the USA, CarMedialab is working with C-TRAN among others. The German company has won in late 2023 the tender from TMB Barcelona to implement its MOBILEcharge technology on the entire operator’s electric bus fleet and is involved in the major project of Dakar’s BRT in Senegal.

CarMedialab software for bus electrification in New York

Back to New York, in the initial phase, approximately 255 charging points will be installed. As the project progresses, an additional 500 charging points will be added, supporting the plan to expand the charging infrastructure for a fleet of 5,800 electric buses by 2040.

A key component of the project is the installation of local controllers in each of the six depots. These local controllers ensure that the charging process continues reliably even without an internet connection. This allows intelligent charging of the electric buses in the event of server failures or network issues, CarMedialab underlines. Another key element of the project is the integration of various standard interfaces to ensure smooth communication and interoperability between different systems. This includes connecting the Yard Management System (YMS) and the CAD/AVL system for seamless coordination and monitoring.

New York to have a fleet of 5,800 e-buses in 2040

The project also supports automatic preconditioning of electric buses, ensuring they are prepared for operation. Additionally, the MODBUS interface will be implemented for effective substation monitoring, enabling precise control of energy flows. This comprehensive integration ensures efficient management of the charging infrastructure, contributing to the reliable operation of the electric bus fleet.

“Our charge management system, MOBILEcharge, not only drives the expansion of sustainable transportation infrastructure but also enhances the efficiency and reliability of MTA’s daily operations,” said Maximilian Haag, Head of Sales Public Transport at CarMedialab.

“We are excited to partner with INIT and CarMedialab to bring advanced electric bus charge management to such a pivotal project in New York City,” said Stuart Culver, Director of Construction Management at Guth DeConzo.