Record-Breaking Electric Bus Arrives in Israel for Public Transport Pilot
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A 26-meter-long electric bus, the EU25 model from CRRC, has arrived in Israel for the first time, designed to carry around 160 passengers. It will undergo a pilot program to test its integration into public transport, including Bus Rapid Transit systems. The bus features four axles, dual electric motors, and substantial battery capacity. Its arrival is seen as a significant technological advancement for Israeli public transportation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 26-meter-long electric bus with a capacity for 160 passengers has arrived in Israel.
- The CRRC EU25 model bus will undergo a pilot program for public transport integration.
- The pilot program will test the bus's performance in Bus Rapid Transit and mass transit systems.
- The bus is equipped with four axles, dual electric motors, and 765 kWh batteries.
- The arrival is hailed as a significant technological advancement for Israel's public transport sector.
A 26-meter-long electric bus, capable of carrying approximately 160 passengers, has arrived in Israel for the first time. Manufactured by CRRC, the EU25 model was unveiled at an event by the Blilious Group in Yavne. This arrival precedes a pilot program aimed at testing its integration into the country's public transportation systems. The pilot is being conducted following Auto Chen Mobility's success in a tender by the National Public Transport Authority.
During the trial, researchers will assess the feasibility of incorporating high-capacity buses into Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and, subsequently, into the mass transit lines being developed by the Ministry of Transport. The evaluation will cover the bus's performance under real-world conditions, its compatibility with existing infrastructure, maneuverability, and passenger experience.
The articulated bus features four axles, dual electric motors with a combined maximum output of 700 kilowatts, and 765 kWh batteries. Oudi Adiri, CEO of the Blilious Group, described the bus's arrival as a "technological leap forward in Israel's public transportation market." David Ohana, CEO of Auto Chen Mobility, stated that his company is committed to expanding transportation solutions and introducing advanced propulsion technologies to Israel, aligning with the needs of operators and authorities.
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