Volvo buses is carrying out final testing of its first-ever
all-electric bus in Gothenburg, Sweden. The new electric bus concept officially
debuted at the UITP Public-transport show in Milan, Italy, which started from
June 8 last week, before entering into regular operations under “ElectriCity”
cooperative venture in Sweden.
The new exhaust-free low-floor city bus is 10.7 metres long
- more than a metre shorter than regular city buses – and can transport up to
86 passengers. The driver’s seat and instrument cluster is unconventionally
positioned in centre. Volvo says that its electric buses use battery units that
can be quickly charged at their end terminals. The energy usage of these buses
are about 80 per cent lower than their diesel counterparts, adds the company.
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| Volvo All-Electric Bus: Driver’s seat and instrument cluster is centrally positioned inside the cabin. |
Though technical specs of the bus has not been revealed, the
new passenger-friendly bus features bright and airy cabin, power sockets for
passengers, and an onboard Wi-Fi. The series production of this all-electric
bus will start from 2017. Soon after the official premiere, Volvo’s new
electric city buses will be put to work on route 55 between Lindholmen and
Chalmers/Johanneberg in Gothenburg city.
Volvo’s electrified buses range also includes Volvo 7900Electric Hybrid that was unveiled last year and will also get intelligent Zone
Management System for energy efficiency and road traffic management. The
company’s existing fleet also includes Volvo 7900 Diesel Hybrid.
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| Commercial production will commence from 2017 says Volvo. |
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Photo Credits: Volvo Buses
Photo Credits: Volvo Buses
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