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Vehicle performance
  The Solaris Urbino Electric 12M bus has a range of over 100 km. However, the range can
  vary depending on the size of the battery installed in the vehicle. The top speed of the
  bus is 70km/h powered by a 160kw electric motor. Capacity of the bus is up to 41
  passengers. Battery technology is Lithium-ion. Estimated average electricity consumption
  per kilometre is between 0.9-1.34 kWh/km

Infrastructure needs
  Charging of the batteries will vary based on the equipment and can be done inductively
  through a rapid overhead charger or through a simpler quick or slow plug-in style-charger
  Power supply is standard for quick charge units. Specifications will depend on the specific
  unit chosen

Cost
  Vehicle cost is $850,000 per unit. Charging infrastructure cost is approximately $20,000
  for a quick and slow plug-in charger. Quotes for inductive charging are based on
  inspection of route and electricity connection. This can be done with Bombardier and is
  estimated to cost $200,000 per unit with an expected three (3) units required to complete
  the electric bus route

Benefits

  No emissions, low noise (common to all electric buses). Solaris has the advantage of
  scale and expertise in the manufacturing of buses with a strong and reputable
  international brand

Disbenefits

  No presence currently in Australia

Emerging innovations

  Solaris is involved in the latest innovations in the world of electric buses; specifically they
  are ensuring their buses are compatible with all infrastructure solutions in order to ensure
  they are aligned with the latest cutting edge innovation in this space this includes both
  inductive and conductive

Countries deployed
  Germany, France, Poland, Australia, Sweden

4.3.3      Review of Optare (Versa and Solo) electric bus series

Optare is a bus and coach manufacturer with headquarters in Leeds, United Kingdom. They
have an Australian agents (PATICO Automotive) based in Dandenong Victoria. The
Company has been formed out of the former Leyland bus business in 1985. In recent times
they have been trialling non-electric buses with various TransLink bus operators in SEQ.

Vehicle performance
  The Optare Solo Electric buses vary in lengths from 7.2m to 10m and have a range of 150
  to 180km. However, this can vary depending on the size of the battery installed in the
  vehicle. Top speed of the bus is 95km/h powered by a 205kw electric motor. Passenger
  capacity of 65 with seating capacity of up to 35 passengers. Battery technology is
  Lithium-ion / Magnesium Phosphate. Charging of the batteries will vary based on the




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