Launch of Electric Bus Announced in Brazil in Partnership Between Two Major Companies

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 06/01/2023 at 13:39

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Marcopolo Unveils Electric Bus Launch, the Attivi, at Lat.Bus 2022 in August. Now, the World’s Third Largest Bus Manufacturer Announces an International Partnership to Support the Launch of Its Zero-Emission Buses.

According to a statement released by Marcopolo this week, the partnership will be with Zenobē, which will provide the electric bus launch with an energy efficiency management platform for Marcopolo’s electric Attivi buses in Brazil, Latin America, and North America starting in 2023.

Meet the Company Behind the Launch of the Electric Bus

Zenobē is an international company focused on electric vehicle fleets and battery energy storage, headquartered in the United Kingdom with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the United States. Marcopolo’s goal is to leverage Zenobē’s expertise and enhance its global experience in fleet electrification and smart charging software to develop electric vehicle solutions for public transport with the launch of the electric bus.

This includes testing different charging solutions and finding the best battery efficiency to support the launch of Marcopolo’s new 100% electric bus, the Attivi.

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What Are Electric Buses?

Electric buses are powered by electric motors. They are powered by batteries installed beneath the floor or on the roof, depending on the configuration. Key highlights include zero emissions, quieter operation, and better acceleration compared to conventional buses that run on diesel and emit pollutants and particulates into the air. Unlike trolleybuses, electric buses eliminate the infrastructure needed for a constant connection to the grid. They also have greater freedom of movement, which is very important for urban traffic.

Electric buses feature regenerative braking. That is, they recover energy from the batteries when the brakes are applied. The average energy consumption ranges from 1.04 to 1.59 KWh/km, which translates to a cost of about R$ 0.50 per kilometer traveled. In a diesel bus, the cost per kilometer is five times higher: R$ 2.50.

In Brazil, most electric buses have chassis, propulsion systems, and batteries produced by BYD, a Chinese company with a factory in Campinas (SP). The bodies are supplied by several manufacturers, including Caio, Marcopolo, Comil, among others.

Meet Marcopolo

Marcopolo S.A. is a Brazilian multinational company that manufactures bus bodies, headquartered in Caxias do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Responsible for nearly half of national production, it is the largest bus body manufacturer in Latin America and the third largest in the world.

It has 10 factories spread across the globe, and its buses are present in more than 100 countries. It operates factories on the American, African, and Asian continents.

Launch of Electric Bus Announced in Brazil in Partnership Between Two Major Companies

Marcopolo Unveils Electric Bus Launch, the Attivi, at Lat.Bus 2022 in August. Now, the World’s Third Largest Bus Manufacturer Announces an International Partnership to Support the Launch of Its Zero-Emission Buses.

Meet the Company Behind the Launch of the Electric Bus

What Are Electric Buses?

Meet Marcopolo

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