WEG Creates Solar Bus That Travels 100,000 Km Without A Drop Of Fuel

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 25/02/2021 at 13:44

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The Solar Bus from WEG Can Move Through Solar Energy Capture, Dispensing the Use of Fuel.

The solar bus, also known as the eBus, made by WEG in partnership with UFSC, has been in use since 2017 and is capable of covering a distance of 50km between the university campus and the Solar Photovoltaic Research and Training Center. Over 30 thousand passengers have already used the bus, including professors, students, and staff of the institution.

The Idealization of the Project by WEG

In 2016, researchers, professors, and students had the idea, but to put it into practice, they had to create a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds. The purpose of the campaign was also to keep the vehicle running, as well as to pay the salaries of two drivers who still operate the bus route today.

Knowing about the illustrious idea, WEG and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations, and Communications decided to support the project, donating about R$1 million to the developers of this achievement for the technological development of the eBus.

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Advantages and Differentiation of the eBus

Electric Propulsion System

WEG was responsible for the development and implementation of the bus system, as well as other structural components of the vehicle. The electric propulsion system is responsible for transferring the accumulated energy from the batteries to the traction inverter, taking control of the motor, generating the necessary force for the vehicle to move.

Regenerative Braking System

When the vehicle is braked, the energy generated during braking is always redirected back to the batteries, being reused and optimized.

Productive Displacement: The eBus has an integrated Wi-Fi network, as well as a meeting table attached inside the vehicle for professors and students to use.

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