Scania at the moment has Citywide BEV, a twelve-meter-long low-floor solo bus with two battery variants (250 or 320 kWh). With the brand new platform, Scania goals to extend these values considerably: future electrical buses primarily based on the brand new structure might be obtainable with battery variants of 416 and 520 kWh, which, in keeping with the producer, ought to allow ranges of greater than 400 and 500 kilometres, respectively, below optimum situations.
Scania developed the batteries for the platform along with Northvolt. They’re mentioned to be notably sustainable. 4 or 5 packs of 105 kWh every might be put in, giving a complete capability of 416 and 520 kWh. The producer is obscure concerning the charging functionality: “Scania’s up to date battery packs and battery administration system permit quicker charging – and the brand new strong charging port placement makes it extra handy as nicely,” the corporate writes. It doesn’t get extra exact at this level. As for the electrical motors, the brand new electrical buses get 250 kW steady and 300 kW peak energy. The Swedes discuss a extra highly effective electrical motor with a newly built-in cooling system and an up to date management system.
It is going to first be utilized in 4×2 low-entry buses, which Scania says might be developed with bodybuilders. The platform will supply “versatile specification choices” to satisfy completely different situations and necessities. In accordance with Scania, it’s appropriate for medium- and heavy-duty operations in each Class I and Class II in city, suburban and regional areas. It gives two chassis widths (2,500 and a couple of,550 mm) and two completely different axle transmissions.
Lastly, Scania introduced superior driver help, further security options, cyber safety menace safety and enhanced digital capabilities.
“Throughout the growth of our new battery electrical bus platform, vary, efficiency, and battery duty have been key areas – all essential to reaching viable and sustainable transport techniques. Mixed with our newest e-mobility providers and options, this implies we’ll present full and extremely aggressive options for city functions in all our present areas,” says Carl-Johan Lööf, Head of Product Administration, Folks Transport Options at Scania.
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