Designline Eco Saver IV Electric /Hybrid EV BUS, Bosch motors, Lithium batteries

Sale price: US $145,000.00 Make an Offer

Condition: Used Model Year: 2014
Fuel Type: Electric

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Vehicle description

Designline ECO Saver IV, EV bus.
FULL electric, there is NOT old technology where is a Engine with Electric support.
This is a real FULL electric Bus, with two powerful Bosch electric motors.
this bus can be setup for full electric or on Board charger, this have the expensive configuration onboard Capstone microturbine Engine with CNG. it recharge batteries on road to extend range oft he batteries but it can easy removed or disable to use 100% electric.
There are the most high quality buses in the Market, 2 x Bosch Electric Motors of 120 KW each (same technology as Tesla Motors)
ZF suspension and steering, A132 Drive and Bendix disk brakes with ABS and ATC.
This Buses was purchase by Arlington city in 2014 for $640.000 each bus, plus the Power Booster
This buses have less than 10.000 miles when was retired from service. One of the buses was involved in small accident in a steep hill due a Driver error.
here the link : https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbcaB4ToK9g.
The price is for as-iscondition for ONE of the 3 buses
Maybe batteries need to be replaced it cost $15.000 if the bus will be use with the Microturbine(Hybrid)
If the bus will be use as full electric it will be $400 x Mile of range, that mean if desire 100 miles Range the cost will be US$40,000. for the battery pack.
It have a solid steel chassis but all other parts are Aluminum, up to 5 tons lighter than other comparably sized electric Buses.
CONSTRUCTION
A steel and aluminum,modified hybrid, integral construction process similar to the construction methods for light rail cars,
subways and high-speed trains.
Extensive use of robotic welding. Near automotive tolerances maintained throughout the structure. Up to 5 tons lighter
than other comparably sized buses, yetmaintains extraordinary structural integrity.
Slide glide doors,RAMP Ricon
HVAC SuTrak LRT seriesroof-mount with scroll compressor standard.
POWER STORAGE
Lithium Ion batteries.
MAIN INVENTERS
2 SemiKron advanced integration
modules, 250 kW each.
MOTORS
2 Bosch Rexroth Indramat3-phase
AC induction motors,120 kW
each, 250 kW total,equals
335 hp.
DRIVE SYSTEM
Auxiliary power unitCapstone MicroTurbine in 30 kW standard utilizing low sulfur diesel or CNG.
(Configured for CNG)
AXLES/SUSPENSION/BRAKES ZF 85A steer and A132drive axles with ZF suspension and Bendix/Knorr/Bremse disk
brakes and Bendix ABSor ABS with ATC. MAN and Meritor optional (disc or drum brakes).
DIMENSIONS Overall Length 35" or 42" Overall Width 102" Height (Main RoofLine) 113" Height (WithRoofMounted HVAC) 121" Wheelbase 245.8" Front Overhang100.1" Rear Overhang 133.5" Standing Height Inside(Front) 96" Standing Height Inside(Rear) 74" Passenger Step Height(Front) 15" Passenger Step Height(Rear) 15" (max.) Approach Angle 9° Break over Angle 9° Departure Angle 9° Curb Weight 27,750 lbs.(avg.) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 38,000 lbs. Turning Radius 480"