BYD / EV bus: Chilean gov acquires 100 EV buses made in China – 3 hours charge / 250 km running
Santiago
01-Jan-01 2019
The Chilean Government has procured 100 BYD electric buses in China.
Began operating on Santiago’s Tran Santiago (Metropolitan Public Transportation System) on December 16, 2018.
When introducing, Enel X Chile carries out financing
METBUS is responsible for navigation
The electric bus introduced this time is 12 meters in total length
The maximum number of passengers is 81
Two 150 kilowatt (kW) motors are loaded
It is possible to travel up to 250 kilometers by charging for 3 to 4 hours.
Compared to buses using diesel engines, operating costs can be reduced by up to 76%.
Air conditioner, free Wi-Fi, USB port, security camera, access platform for people with disabilities are equipped.
In January 2019, the Chilean Government will procure 100 more EV buses from Yutong Group, China.
French engineer is in charge of finance
Buses Vule runs at 75
25 units of STP (SERVICIO DE TRANSPORTE DE PERSONAS)
I will be in charge of.
– JETRO
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