The Oréos 4X is a 49-places
electric midibus 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 of products, from
Power Vehicle Innovation
''Power Vehicle Innovation'' or ''PVI'' is a French truck and bus manufacturer, based in Gretz-Armainvilliers near Paris, France, specialized in electric powertrains.
History
PVI is a former subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères. Its current stockhold ...
. Made for the operating of some urban regular lines, or also a private usage (for example airport
shuttles), the Oreos 4X is among the first entirely
electric autobuses produced in France. This
clean vehicle belongs to a new generation, more efficient for the
power
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** Engine power, the power put out by an engine
** Electric power
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** Abusive power
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than the older models, and therefore helps to reduce the
environmental impact
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of the
transport
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in the cities.
Technical characteristics
* Maximal speed : more than
* Range :
*
Energy recovery
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rate (during brake or deceleration phases) : around 20%
The Oreos 4X uses
lithium-ion batteries
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which can be recharged without the use of a separate
battery charger
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, as a charger is included in the bus.
Equipment
The Oreos 4X has been designed for the transportation of a maximum number of 49 people, including 25 seated places. The bus can also be equipped with a
disabled people
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access system.
Operation
The city of
Coulommiers (
Seine-et-Marne
Seine-et-Marne () is a Departments of France, department in the Île-de-France Regions of France, region in Northern France. Named after the rivers Seine and Marne (river), Marne, it is the region's largest department with an area of 5,915 square ...
) through Transdev currently operates some Oreos 4X.
See also
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Electric bus
An electric bus is a bus that is propelled using electric motors as opposed to an internal combustion engine. Electric buses can store the needed electricity on-board, or be fed continuously from an external source. The majority of buses s ...
*
Oréos 2X
The Oreos 2X is a 22-places electric low-floor minibus of the Gepebus 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 minib ...
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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
''Power Vehicle Innovation'' or ''PVI'' is a French truck and bus manufacturer, based in Gretz-Armainvilliers near Paris, France, specialized in electric powertrains.
History
PVI is a former subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères. Its current stockhold ...
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External links
The Oréos 4X on PVI's website
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Battery electric buses
Midibuses
Low-floor buses