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Touted as a next-gen bus fleet technology solution, Australian
manufacturer Bustech and US commercial vehicle global giant
Cummins will partner to offer a unique ‘one bus, three powertrain
options’ bus to futureproof operator fleets.
WORDS FABIAN COTTER IMAGES COURTESY BUSTECH/PRECISION
solutions allows our customers to seamlessly
transition to one of several decarbonised
solutions depending on their needs and
specific use case.
“With a global support and service
network already established, we’re
equipped to support customers as they
integrate zero-emission vehicles into their
fleets,” she said.
LONG LIFECYCLE
The agreement provides for initial
units to be developed for both battery
electric and fuel cell electric, with plans to
ramp up production late 2021 and early
2022, respectively, according to Bustech
and Cummins.
Of the idea – based on using an updated
XDi low-floor transit/city bus body and
frame – Bustech group managing director
Christian Reynolds said: “We have leveraged
Cummins diesel technology for many years
to produce over 500 integrated chassis, and
now we are excited to work together to
deliver the next evolution of the platform.
“With technology evolving rapidly and a
long vehicle lifecycle, we know customers
need a vehicle architecture that provides
commonality, but allows them to adapt. We
are focused on value for money and total
cost of ownership.”
AT THE FOREFRONT
The Battery Electric System from
Cummins debuted in 2019 after extensive
development, testing and validation, the
company states.
Cummins battery packs – which form
an integral part of the battery electric
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