The Oreos 2X is a 22-place
electric
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low-floor minibus
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of the
Gepebus line, made by
Power Vehicle Innovation. The Oreos 2X is among the first
electric vehicle
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s 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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** Mountain range, a group of mountains bordered by lowlands
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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
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which can be recharged without the use of a
battery charger
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, 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
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network of the cities of
Provins
Provins () is a Communes of France, commune in the Seine-et-Marne Departments of France, department in the ÃŽle-de-France Regions of France, region in north-central France. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and importance througho ...
(
Seine-et-Marne
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,
France
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) operated by Procars,
and in the city of
Chevreuse
Chevreuse () is a Communes of France, commune in the Departments of France, French department of Yvelines, Regions of France, administrative region of ÃŽle-de-France, north-central France.
Geography
Chevreuse is located south of Paris, in the m ...
(
Yvelines
Yvelines () is a department in the western part of the ÃŽle-de-France region in Northern France. In 2019, it had a population of 1,448,207.[France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlan ...]
), operated by SAVAC.
See also
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Electric bus
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*
Oréos 4X
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Gepebus
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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