http://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/all-electric-bus-unveiled-in-melbourne-heading-to-sydney-on-one-charge/
All-electric bus unveiled in Melbourne, heading to Sydney on one charge
By Sophie Vorrath October 30, 2015
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Brighsun eBus
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A prototype all-electric bus that its developers say can be driven from
Melbourne to Sydney on a single on charge was unveiled in Melbourne on
Friday, ahead of a road-test on Saturday that will see it undertake the
interstate journey.
The launch, held at Yuroke, one hour north of Melbourne’s CBD, by
Australia-based company Brighsun, showcased a total of four prototype full
electric buses ranging from high range capacity route service passenger
buses to touring coaches.
Federal environment minister Greg Hunt attended the launch, and confirmed
that the bus was officially certified, to international standards, to drive
a huge 1004km on one charge. The next biggest range our research efforts
could find for an electric bus was less than half of that, at about 402km,
in a US model.
The buses run on a high performance lithium-ion battery combined with
proprietary eMotor, battery management and a regenerative breaking system.
Brighsun CEO Allen Saylav, also a director of the ... Society of Automotive
Engineers Australasia (SAE), said the technology behind the bus – in
development for four years – had evolved from a desire to deliver clean,
sustainable public transport options.
“We believe this technology could change the face of public transport around
the world and with the use of the eVehicle propulsion system which creates
long lasting life in vehicles,” Saylav said.
The company also has plans to open manufacturing plants for the e-buses
across Australia. There was no information available, as yet, on the
charging technology the buses will use, or the source of electricity,
although comments from the company suggest renewable energy could be a part
of the plan.
“New energy is key to Australia’s auto industry revitalisation,” said
Saylav, “and we believe the eBus is the first step in the right direction
for this to happen.
“We chose the heavy commercial passenger vehicle to showcase how high
performance could be achieved in larger transportation options,” as well as
in passenger cars.
Also attending the launch were delegates from the US, the Middle East and
Asia, as well as key industry players including representatives from VLine,
Fleet Partners and SkyBus.
[© One Step Off The Grid 2015]
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