Dow Kokam has announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to Safra’s Businova, a revolutionary urban bus powered by a multi-hybrid engine...
Dow Kokam has announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to Safra’s Businova, a revolutionary urban bus powered by a multi-hybrid engine that draws from three energy sources. The propulsion system allows for a dramatically more energy-efficient vehicle, and reduces the consumption of diesel by more than 55 percent compared to conventional buses.
The multi-hybrid technology provides an eco-friendly low energy consumption answer to traditional fossil fuel powered buses, that is easy to use and maintain which will help reduce the total cost of ownership for bus operators over the vehicle's life-span.
"Dow Kokam provides Safra leading battery system solutions, reliable supply and European-based sales and service aimed at supporting Safra in its growth plans with Businova as well as further product expansions." said Jean Francois Herchin, Vice President of Dow Kokam.
The Businova will begin test operations in the French towns of Albi and Toulouse starting in 2012.
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