Erisar electric buses will operate on the streets of London and Krakow, serving Go Ahead London and MPK Krakow, respectively.
E-Mobility Erizar has signed contracts for the supply of 20 buses electricity Go to London and four to MPK Krakow (Miejskie Przedsiebiorstwo Komunikacyjne), with an option for another three.
In the case of the British capital, Go Ahead London has decided to award 20 units of the 12-meter-long tram model for use on Line 358 in South London, which will become the first unit to be operated using high-speed and casual buses. .
In addition to the vehicles, which should be delivered by the end of 2022, the contract with Go Ahead London also provides for the provision of the charging infrastructure, which will consist of two 450kW superchargers for the line stations, and two 100kW superchargers. With a capacity of charging two buses simultaneously with a capacity of 50 kW to the collection station. The equipment will be provided by Jema Energy, a subsidiary of the group iris.
arizar Any tram Measuring 12 metres, it was the first model in this range to be produced with the driver’s seat located on the right side of the car and the first to be launched in the UK. Its zero emission features, low noise and vibration levels, advanced safety measures and easy accessibility make this model particularly suitable for use in a city like London.
Super fast charging
The 20 buses and trams will be powered by the latest batteries manufactured by the Irizar group, which will be charged between each trip using two fast charging systems using an inverted pantograph, to be installed in the seasons By buses from Crystal Palace and Orpington.
This solution enables bus batteries to be charged in as little as five minutes, allowing them to perform the required service effortlessly. At the end of the route, buses will receive an additional charge through chargers located at the collection stations.
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With its elegant design based on traditional trams, the Irizar ie Tram is distinguished for its combination of high capacity, ease of access and spacious interior for passengers with the versatility of an urban bus. The passenger space is bright, comfortable, spacious, pleasant and safe.
Its characteristics and the level of passive safety for passengers and pedestrians were the determining factors that prompted the operator to choose any Tram 12, whose design complies with the safety standards imposed by Transport in London for 2024 in terms of frontal protection for pedestrians.
Premiere in Poland
In addition to the UK, Irizar will also enter Poland, following a contract to supply four electric buses no bus 12m to MPK Krakow, with an option for three more.
Equipped with Irizar’s own batteries, the buses will have three doors and will be able to accommodate a total of 91 passengers, including 26 seats. The vehicles will be equipped with PMR solutions and areas for wheelchairs, to facilitate access and fluid movement within the bus.
The batteries will be charged using an inverted pantograph or at the collection station, using the Combo 2 charging socket located on hub 1. The chargers will be provided by Jema Energy, an Irizar Group company.
In terms of security systems, these buses have complete CCTV systems, people counters and blind spot cameras, among other devices.
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