The Oreos 2X is a 22-places
electric
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low-floor
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minibus
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of the
Gepebus line, made by
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 stockhol ...
. The Oreos 2X is among the first
electric transportation vehicles of this kind to be produced in
France
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. Entirely electric, this minibus lowers the
environmental impact
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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
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Geography
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:
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Energy recovery
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rate (during brake or deceleration phases) : around 20%
The Oreos 2X uses
lithium-ion batteries which can be recharged without the use of a
battery charger, 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
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access system.
Operation
Oreos 2X are running in the
public transport
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network of the cities of
Provins
Provins () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and importance throughout the Middle Ages as an economic center and a host of annu ...
(
Seine-et-Marne
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,
France
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) operated by Procars,
and in the city of
Chevreuse
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Geography
Chevreuse is located south of Paris, in the middle of a regional natural park, Parc naturel régional de l ...
(
Yvelines
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), operated by SAVAC.
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 ...
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Oréos 4X
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Gepebus
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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 stockhol ...
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List of buses
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External links
The Oréos 2X on PVI's websiteProcars.comSavac.fr
References
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Battery electric buses
Minibuses
Low-floor buses