Rome orders 411 electric buses from Iveco
This page is translated from the original post "La ville de Rome commande 411 bus électriques à Iveco" in French.
- 17/01/2024 14:16
Rome, the Italian capital, is working on decarbonization by placing a massive order of over 400 electric buses Iveco.
This is a huge deal that should inspire many capitals, major centers of global tourism. Starting with Paris, a stronghold of Anne Hidalgo, whose public transport service has been very inadequate for years and is also very expensive.
Thus, Rome has signed a 300 million euro contract to renew its bus fleet. These will become electric. In addition to vehicles measuring from 12 to 18 meters long, the contract includes maintenance guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years.
Iveco has scored big points in the European market here. This is not the first time, Milan recently ordered 153 electric buses. Industry solidarity in Italy should also be noted, as the country is willing to award these contracts to its national manufacturers.
The Iveco bus, produced in Turin, is equipped with a relatively modest 69.3 kWh battery, suitable for its needs. Acceleration is vigorous and regenerative braking is very effective to ensure autonomy. After each shift, the bus is quickly recharged before resuming service.
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