Complete Coach Works (CCW) now offers an optional 466 kWh onboard energy storage system, it's largest yet. The company says it made the increase to its Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) battery pack in order to increase power and range.
There are more than 50 ZEPS buses deployed in service across the nation with more than 3 million revenue miles. IndyGo and Indy Airport operate 30 ZEPS buses for its day-to-day operations. The City of McAllen Transit Department utilizes two ZEPS buses to operate out of the city’s International Transit Terminal where passengers can connect for several international, national, regional and intercity destinations.
“The increase in energy capacity is exciting for this technology. We were able to keep the battery pack light which improves vehicle reliability and efficiency. Our company is committed to providing the transit industry with the most advanced technology and this upgrade will give agencies the extended range they need on a single charge,” said Brad Carson, director of Sales and Marketing.
CCW explains that the use of advanced lithium ion batteries and liquid cooled all-electric drive systems delivers a significantly longer operating range while maintaining battery life in a ZEPS bus. Other features include a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that provides maximum torque at the start and a smooth acceleration profile.
CCW developed its own electric bus with its sister company, Transit Sales International, by taking an existing low floor transit bus and rebuilt it as a battery electric bus. CCW notes that the resulting ZEPS bus offers economical options to bus operators looking to start an electric bus operation. Operators can opt to purchase newly refurbished buses from CCW’s inventory or have their existing fleet converted to all-electric.
Electric vehicles are revolutionizing the transportation industry. CCW say it hopes to extend the revolution in the transit fleet market by offering a higher capacity 466 kWh energy storage system.
