United States, April 7 -- BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will provide 42 electric drive systems for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's (SFMTA) new fleet of hybrid-electric buses. The company will deliver its Gen3 electric drive systems to bus manufacturer New Flyer for integration into the vehicles, providing San Francisco with proven and cost-effective technology that reduces fuel use and emissions.BAE Systems' electric drive technology has been operating on SFMTA buses since 2007, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to service and support. The Gen3 system builds on proven components with next-generation developments, incorporating advanced materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) with a lightw...