Hyundai introduces its first electric double-decker bus

By CARSIFU | 29 May 2019


SEOUL: Hyundai Motor today unveiled an electric double-decker bus which is a first of its kind for Hyundai, and is part of the company’s effort to help reduce traffic jams and air pollution.

The all-new electric double-decker bus is shown at the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair held in South Korea, co-hosted by Hyundai and the national Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, lasting from May 29 to 31.

Hyundai started the electric bus project in 2017 and took 18 months to develop it, supported by the ministry.

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The bus allows up to 70 passengers – 11 seats on the first floor and 59 seats on the second floor – 1.5 times as many passengers as compared to that of a regular bus. Through the implementation of two fixed-in-space wheelchairs, an automatic sliding ramp and low floor design, the double-decker bus secures added accessibility for disabled and mobility impaired passengers.

As part of the company’s effort to increase efficiency and to reduce vehicle emissions, Hyundai equipped the all-new bus with a 384 kWh water-cooled high-efficiency polymer battery, with a maximum 300km driving range on a single charge. A full charge can be completed in 72 minutes.

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The large electric double-decker bus is 12,990mm long and 3,995mm high. It runs on an independent suspension system in the first driving axle for a more comfortable ride, and a 240kW wheel motor axle combined with a motor in the second axle that minimises electrical loss. A rear-wheel steering system works in tandem with the steering system of the first axle, optimising steering performance.

The bus is kitted up with safety features such as Vehicle Dynamic Control, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with autonomous emergency braking and Lane Keeping Assist.

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