AUSTRALIA
Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has expanded its horizons to Australia. Following the introduction of the Ebusco 2.2, the company says it is taking the first steps in its expansion plans for the country. With a claimed range of up to 450km on a single charge in a broad range of climate and weather conditions, Ebusco believes its 2.2 will offer a new way of zero-emission travelling in Australia, thanks to its spacious design, USB ports at every seat, and a quiet and smooth operation.
Peter Bijvelds, Global CEO of Ebusco, said he was proud to be in Australia to launch the 2.2: “When I started this company 10 years ago, I knew that we needed to find a better and a cleaner way to move people. We now have more than 400 buses around the world that have travelled more than 60 million kilometres. This has saved already more than 55 million kg of CO2”
Simon Pearce, Australian Director of Ebusco, added: “For the past three years a small team has been working hard in the background to get to this moment today. The arrival of the Ebusco 2.2 with right-hand drive in Australia is a huge milestone for our company.”
The company said it was excited for the start of its new journey and the possibility of eventually expanding with local manufacturing focusing on right-hand drive electric buses. Asked whether the development of a right-hand drive version could signify a move into the UK market, an Ebusco spokesperson told CBW: “Our product development roadmap includes a right-hand drive model for the UK market. However, no decision has been made on when this project will impact the market.”
