Argentinian e-bus features Equipmake’s zero emission drivetrain

The MT17.0e is running on Line 28 operated by DOTA S.A, connecting the neighbourhoods of Liniers with Retiro in Argentina’s capital city.

Working with Agrale and Todo Bus, Equipmake’s ZED forms an integral part of the single-deck Agrale MT17.0e which has been developed as part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre-funded CELEB (Cost Effective Low Entry Bus) scheme.

The project has seen Snetterton, Norfolk-based Equipmake lead international partners over the last five years, with the objective of delivering a cost-effective bus designed for the South American market.

The MT17.0e pairs Equipmake’s HTM 3500 motor – which delivers 3,500Nm of torque at 1,000rpm and a peak power output of 400kW, integrated into the prop shaft without the need for a separate transition – with a Semikron SKAI inverter.

Optimised for daily service, the package features a 318kWh lithium-ion battery that is capable of delivering up to 155 miles of range and being recharged in the depot in five to seven hours via a CSS2 DC charging point.