Speaker: Raymond Leury
Subject: OC Transpo and Electric Buses
Time: 21 Jan 2026 13:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Summary:
Raymond was part of a team that worked with City Council in Ottawa to have OC Transpo study the possibility of transitioning to electric transit buses (e-buses). In this presentation we will explain why e-buses are the best choice for transit agencies, the road to getting OC Transpo to agree to try e-buses and the final plan to deploy 354 e-buses by the end of 2027.
Biography:
Raymond Leury, who has always been interested in science & environmental issues. Ten years ago, he bought his first EV, which led him to become President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa (EVCO). Now retired from a long IT career, Raymond spends much of his time researching and advocating for EVs of all sizes from light duty to medium and heavy-duty vehicles. This led to a successful campaign to get OC Transpo to transition to e-buses.
For more information on e-buses refer to https://www.plugincanada.ca/
You can find information about events and activities at the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa at https://evco.ca/
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