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The Town of Aurora introduced two new electric ice resurfaces to its fleet.
The new ice resurfacers, equipped with lithium-ion batteries for quick charging, are replacing aging propane-powered machines, delivering zero emissions, cost savings, and improved air quality.
The larger Ice Wolf will be used at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC), and the smaller Bumblebee machine will be used at the Aurora Town Square outdoor ice pad.
The units are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around ten tonnes of CO2 emissions over their lifetime- providing cleaner air for athletes on the ice, spectators in the stands, and employees operating the unit.
When fully charged, the larger Ice Wolf will be capable of completing 4 to 6 floods before recharging, while the Bumblebee will recharge between floods. Each unit will have a lifetime of roughly 5000 hours or 8 to 10 years.
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Municipality: Aurora
Action: Electric Ice Re-surfacer
Category: Transportation