The Oreos 2X is a 22-places
electric low-floor minibus of the
Gepebus
Gépébus is a trademarked private sector brand name for electric autobuses made by Power Vehicle Innovation for use in mass public transportation.
History
In the 1990s Power Vehicle Innovation was among the first to offer fully electric buses, ...
line, made by
Power Vehicle Innovation. The Oreos 2X is among the first
electric transportation vehicles of this kind to be produced in
France. Entirely electric, this minibus lowers the
environmental impact of transport for local authorities or private actors in need of this kind of vehicle.
Technical characteristics
* Maximal speed: more than
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Range:
*
Energy recovery rate (during brake or deceleration phases) : around 20%
The Oreos 2X uses
lithium-ion batteries
A lithium-ion or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery which uses the reversible reduction of lithium ions to store energy. It is the predominant battery type used in portable consumer electronics and electric vehicles. It also se ...
which can be recharged without the use of a
battery charger
A battery charger, recharger, or simply charger is a device that stores energy in a battery by running an electric current through it. The charging protocol (how much voltage or current for how long, and what to do when charging is complete) depen ...
, because this charger is included in the bus.
Equipment
The Oreos 2X has been designed for the transportation of a maximum number of 22 people, including 13 seated places.
The bus can also be equipped with a
disabled people access system.
Operation
Oreos 2X are running in the
public transport network of the cities of
Provins (
Seine-et-Marne,
France) operated by Procars,
and in the city of
Chevreuse (
Yvelines,
France), operated by SAVAC.
See also
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Electric bus
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Oréos 4X
The Oréos 4X is a 49-places electric midibus of the Gepebus' line of products, from Power Vehicle Innovation. Made for the operating of some urban regular lines, or also a private usage (for example airport shuttles), the Oreos 4X is among the ...
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Gepebus
Gépébus is a trademarked private sector brand name for electric autobuses made by Power Vehicle Innovation for use in mass public transportation.
History
In the 1990s Power Vehicle Innovation was among the first to offer fully electric buses, ...
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Power Vehicle Innovation
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List of buses
External links
The Oréos 2X on PVI's websiteProcars.comSavac.fr
References
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Battery electric buses
Minibuses
Low-floor buses