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Images courtesy of HyundaiTHE VEHICLES
Hyundai has unveiled an electric double-decker bus. It
has space for up to 70 passengers, with 11 seats on the
first floor and 59 seats on the second floor.
The e-bus features a 384 kWh water-cooled polymer
battery and has a maximum driving range of 300 km.
Hyundai says a full charge can be completed in 72 min-
utes.
The bus, which is 12.9 m long and 3.9 m high, has
an independent suspension on the first driving axle.
The second axle includes a 240 kW wheel motor axle
combined with a motor to minimize electricity loss. To
optimize steering, a rear-wheel steering system works in
collaboration with the steering system of the first axle.
The e-bus comes with advanced safety features like
Vehicle Dynamic Control, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.
Hyundai worked for 18 months on the project, which
was supported by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infra-
structure and Tourism.
“The double-decker electric bus is an environmen-
tally friendly vehicle optimized for global eco-friendly
trends,” said ByoungWoo Hwang, head of the Commer-
cial Vehicle Advanced Engineering team at Hyundai.
“This will not only ultimately improve the air quality, but
also contribute greatly to easing commuting hour traffic
congestion by accommodating more passengers.”
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), which serves approxi-
mately 290,000 accounts in California’s San Mateo Coun-
ty, is offering a $4,000 incentive toward the purchase of a
used PHEV for lower-income customers.
PCE is offering the DriveForward Electric incentive in
partnership with the nonprofit Peninsula Family Service
(PFS), whose DriveForward program offers affordable
interest rates on vehicle loans for qualifying buyers.
Eligibility for the program is based on total household
income, ranging from up to $48,560 for one person to up
to $169,520 for a family of eight.
Participants must live or work in San Mateo County,
have a valid driver’s license, and have the income to cov-
er the vehicle loan and maintenance and fueling expens-
es. They must also be able to plug in the vehicle at their
residence or workplace.
“Used plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can provide
affordable and reliable transportation for all members of
our community who need a car to access better jobs or
opportunities,” said Jan Pepper, Peninsula Clean Energy
CEO. “Electric cars deliver additional savings to drivers
by reducing maintenance and fuel costs compared to a
gas-powered car.”Hyundai introduces electric
double-decker bus
California utility offers $4,000
purchase incentive for used
PHEVs