Iveco Bus wins major vehicle supply contract

E-Way electric bus, by Iveco Bus

Iveco Bus, part of the Iveco Group, is to supply of 120 E-Way electric buses to Autoguidovie Group, reported to be the largest privately-held public transport company in Italy.

Featuring a steel construction, the E-Way is available in 9.5, 10.7, 12 and 18-metre lengths. A choice of battery packs is available to support various operating routes and costs.

Specification details of the 18-metre version highlight a 160/200 kW motor and battery packs using LTO (lithium titanate oxide) cells. A DC/DC 600/24V converter delivers power to the rear axle, supplied by ZF.

Off-board pantograph systems for charging enroute are also offered.

Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group, said: “We are honored by the trust that customers throughout Europe are placing in our company and our vehicles. And we are glad to be contributing to the ongoing global evolution of public transport towards a zero-emission future. This win is further confirmation that our emission-free mobility solutions can satisfy the different demands of various customers in terms of sustainability, reliability and efficiency.”

Stefano Rossi, CEO of Autoguidovie, said: “The purchase of electric buses represents the natural continuation for a company that already has one of the most modern and environmentally friendly fleets in Italy and has always promoted public transport as a driver of growth for local communities, businesses and people in the country.”

Delivery of the first buses is expected in the second half of 2023.