100% Electric Bus from Brazilian Manufacturer Begins Testing in São Paulo

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 06/07/2023 at 19:38

Foto: reprodução. Fonte: ABCD jornal

Be the first to react!

The New Electric Bus Technology Comes as a Revolution in Public Transport, Contributing to the Environment by Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Atmosphere

The city of Santo André, located in the state of São Paulo, has taken an important step towards sustainability in public transport. On Monday (7/3), the city hall presented a new technology, the first 100% Brazilian electric bus to operate in the municipality. The vehicle, which features Eletra’s electric traction technology, Caio’s e-Millennium body, and WEG’s batteries and electric motors, is equipped with a chassis manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in São Bernardo do Campo, according to the Repórter Diário website.

Mayor Paulo Serra oversaw the inspection of the electric bus at the Guaianazes Transport Company, located at Avenida Guaianazes, 381, in Vila Homero Thon. The event was attended by representatives of Eletra, the transport operator, and other local authorities.

In this initial phase, the electric bus technology will conduct tests without passengers on one of the routes served by the Guaianazes Transport Company, responsible for municipal public transport. The objective is to analyze the specific road conditions for this type of vehicle, as well as to conduct studies on capacity and sizing of the batteries needed for operation on the system’s routes.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

Sustainable Urban Mobility with the New Technology

The initiative of the Santo André city hall to adopt the national electric bus represents a significant advancement for sustainable urban mobility. In addition to reducing the emission of polluting gases, electric technology provides a quieter and more efficient operation, contributing to the improvement of quality of life for residents.

The partnership with Brazilian companies, such as Eletra, Caio, WEG, and Mercedes-Benz, reinforces the country’s potential in the development and production of electric vehicle technology. This initiative for the electric bus not only boosts the national industry but also encourages the adoption of sustainable solutions in other municipalities across Brazil.

The Technology of Electric Buses and the Contribution to Mobility

The results of the tests conducted in Santo André will be fundamental for assessing the viability and effectiveness of electric bus technology in the urban context of the city. Based on these analyses, the city hall will be able to define actions for expanding this fleet and implementing a cleaner and more modern public transport system.

The introduction of electric bus technology in the municipality of Santo André is an important step towards sustainable mobility. This initiative of electric buses demonstrates the city’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting cleaner and more efficient public transport. It is hoped that, with the success of the tests and the expansion of this technology, other cities in the country will follow the example and adopt more sustainable solutions in their public transport fleets.

100% Electric Bus from Brazilian Manufacturer Begins Testing in São Paulo

The New Electric Bus Technology Comes as a Revolution in Public Transport, Contributing to the Environment by Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Atmosphere

Sustainable Urban Mobility with the New Technology

The Technology of Electric Buses and the Contribution to Mobility

With billions in loans, China is rebuilding Nigeria’s railway network from scratch, abandoning the British colonial tracks that have turned to scrap and creating a corridor of over 1,300 km to take the load off the roads of Africa’s largest economy.

A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

Forget petroleum-based asphalt: a Scottish company transforms 684,000 plastic bottles into one kilometer of road that is 60% more resistant and up to 10 times more durable, and the technology has already started replacing traditional asphalt in more than 30 countries.

A robot named Walter does the work of five bricklayers per hour and can save the construction industry, where the average age of professionals is 46 years and almost no one wants to learn the trade anymore, in the United Kingdom.

Austrian engineers have developed an inflatable concrete technology that transforms flat slabs into domes using only air pressure, eliminating scaffolding and temporary forms, and potentially changing the way bridges, tunnels, and curved roofs are constructed worldwide.

The James Webb telescope spotted a planet 700 light-years from Earth with mornings full of sand clouds and nights with clear skies, the temperature difference between the two hemispheres reaches an impressive 170 degrees.

Mining in Jacobina and refining in the Recôncavo Baiano become engines of transformation and place the interior of Bahia at the center of a new wave of jobs and qualification.

More than 1,100 km off the coast of Espírito Santo, there is a Brazilian volcanic island with no civilian residents, inhabited only by around 32 rotating Navy personnel, who ensure the country’s sovereignty and host the largest green turtle nursery in Brazil.

A gasoline engine that consumes less than 3.3 liters per 100 km, about 40% below the European average, was presented by Horse Powertrain, a joint venture of Renault, Geely, and Aramco, and runs on 100% renewable gasoline at a time when Europe is discussing banning combustion engines in 2035.

Can octopuses have “brains” in their tentacles? Discovery shows intelligent arms, sensory suckers, and a nervous system so strange it seems like science fiction.

Petrobras announces an investment of R$ 2.8 billion in Amazonas to expand natural gas production in Urucu and modernize the river fleet, boosting energy, logistics, and the regional economy with new vessels adapted for operation in the Amazon.

100% Electric Bus from Brazilian Manufacturer Begins Testing in São Paulo

The New Electric Bus Technology Comes as a Revolution in Public Transport, Contributing to the Environment by Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Atmosphere

Sustainable Urban Mobility with the New Technology

The Technology of Electric Buses and the Contribution to Mobility

With billions in loans, China is rebuilding Nigeria’s railway network from scratch, abandoning the British colonial tracks that have turned to scrap and creating a corridor of over 1,300 km to take the load off the roads of Africa’s largest economy.

A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

Forget petroleum-based asphalt: a Scottish company transforms 684,000 plastic bottles into one kilometer of road that is 60% more resistant and up to 10 times more durable, and the technology has already started replacing traditional asphalt in more than 30 countries.

A robot named Walter does the work of five bricklayers per hour and can save the construction industry, where the average age of professionals is 46 years and almost no one wants to learn the trade anymore, in the United Kingdom.

Austrian engineers have developed an inflatable concrete technology that transforms flat slabs into domes using only air pressure, eliminating scaffolding and temporary forms, and potentially changing the way bridges, tunnels, and curved roofs are constructed worldwide.

The James Webb telescope spotted a planet 700 light-years from Earth with mornings full of sand clouds and nights with clear skies, the temperature difference between the two hemispheres reaches an impressive 170 degrees.

A gasoline engine that consumes less than 3.3 liters per 100 km, about 40% below the European average, was presented by Horse Powertrain, a joint venture of Renault, Geely, and Aramco, and runs on 100% renewable gasoline at a time when Europe is discussing banning combustion engines in 2035.

Volkswagen launches a 7-seater “executive Kombi” cheaper than Kia Carnival, Toyota SW4, and Jeep Commander in Brazil; Viloran has a 2.0 turbo engine, DCT transmission, 220 hp, 350 Nm, the giant minivan that Brazilians don’t have, but China does.

Cheap car, expensive repair: Renault Kwid 2020/2021 with 127,000 km requires a new engine costing R$ 11,500, and the final bill exceeds R$ 16,000.

Renault 4 electric gets Plein Sud version with a fabric roof that opens 92 cm, starting at €37,290 and featuring 28 driving assistants in a nostalgic bid to drive in the open air without sacrificing interior space.

Mining in Jacobina and refining in the Recôncavo Baiano become engines of transformation and place the interior of Bahia at the center of a new wave of jobs and qualification.

More than 1,100 km off the coast of Espírito Santo, there is a Brazilian volcanic island with no civilian residents, inhabited only by around 32 rotating Navy personnel, who ensure the country’s sovereignty and host the largest green turtle nursery in Brazil.

A gasoline engine that consumes less than 3.3 liters per 100 km, about 40% below the European average, was presented by Horse Powertrain, a joint venture of Renault, Geely, and Aramco, and runs on 100% renewable gasoline at a time when Europe is discussing banning combustion engines in 2035.

Can octopuses have “brains” in their tentacles? Discovery shows intelligent arms, sensory suckers, and a nervous system so strange it seems like science fiction.

Petrobras announces an investment of R$ 2.8 billion in Amazonas to expand natural gas production in Urucu and modernize the river fleet, boosting energy, logistics, and the regional economy with new vessels adapted for operation in the Amazon.