Manufacturing News, Sustainability, Victoria

Partially AUS made bus set to hit EV market

Leading bus manufacturers, Marcopolo Group and Yutong, have joined forces to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus to the Australian market. 

This collaboration marks a milestone in the evolution of zero-emission public transport in Australia, paving the way for greener, more efficient cities.

Built with Volgren’s renowned Optimus aluminium bus body and powered by Yutong’s advanced electric chassis, this electric bus sets new standards in sustainability and performance. 

Manufactured locally in Victoria, the Volgren Optimus is lightweight, efficient, and designed to meet the growing demand for zero-emission buses.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of electric bus manufacturing in Australia. This collaboration with Yutong reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, reliable, and high-quality public transport solutions. Yutong has proven to be a great partner, and we look forward to expanding our collaboration in Australia,” said Volgren’s CEO, Thiago Deiro, added.

The first bus offers a range of up to 360km, with a battery capacity of 350kWh and an energy efficiency rate of 0.8 – 1.1kWh/km. 

Yutong’s E12 chassis is set to ensure reliability and top performance. 

Volgren and Yutong are already working on variants of this product, offering extended range and battery capacity options (399kWh and 422kWh) compatible with both CCS2 and Pantograph/Opportunity Charge.

“The Volgren Optimus Yutong E12 represents the future of bus transport. Our combined expertise with Yutong has allowed us to create a product that not only meets the highest standards of performance but also supports Australia’s transition towards cleaner energy in public transport,” said Volgren’s chief commercial officer, Yuri Tessari.

“This vehicle is the lightest electric bus in our entire fleet, allowing us to accommodate up to 71 passengers, a real game-changer in the Battery Electric Bus segment.”

The Marcopolo Group and Yutong are working together in many overseas markets, with successful projects already delivered in Brazil, Mexico, China, and now Australia.

The Volgren Optimus Yutong E12 Electric Bus will be a key addition to public transport fleets across the country, offering cities an environmentally friendly, high-performance transport solution backed by Volgren’s trusted aftersales network.

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