Yutong distributor Pelican Bus & Coach has announced that it is launching a new, smaller zero-emission vehicle, the E9, alongside its existing range of 10.8 and 12-metre E10 and E12.
The E9 has an overall length of 8.94 metres, and a width of 2.42 metres. Pelican says the vehicle will be highly manoeuvrable, and ideal for both rural and urban applications. It will be fitted with 255kWh batteries, with the Yutong Electric Safety System (YESS) installed as standard. Pelican says that operators can expect excellent energy consumption, and the new bus can carry up to 62 passengers in air conditioned comfort.
Ian Downie, Head of Yutong Sales at Pelican, commented: “The introduction of the smaller E9 to our zero-emission portfolio is an exciting addition. With three different single-deck sizes, and the only zero-emission coach in the UK, the Yutong offering provides customers with real choice. The size and manoeuvrability of the E9 makes it ideal for a number of applications. The first vehicle is currently in build, with orders already received for March 2023 delivery.”
