The City of Edmonton is seeking more than $82 million in damages from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Proterra, citing alleged performance failures.
Between February 2019 and August 2021, Edmonton acquired 60 electric buses from the U.S.-based company. In the contract for the bus acquisition, Proterra had guaranteed specific operation range, particularly their capability to operate in Edmonton’s severe winter climate, according to the claim. However, the city stated that the vehicles consistently fell short of meeting this range.
