Volvo Buses Singapore, which is part of the Volvo Group, together with SC Auto, have launched the Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City electric bus, delivering the first full electric, three-door stepless bus that is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Singapore.
The next generation electric bus, which was designed specifically to meet local bus requirements, utilises charging technology and chassis design to deliver superior efficiency and emission-free bus journeys.
A highlight for heat-adverse passengers are the double-glazed low emissivity-coated glass panels, which will help reduce radiant heat transfer The electric bus seats up to 89 pax, and is the first bus model in Singapore that has an emergency exit located at the rear of the bus for evacuation. It also features a high-capacity energy-efficient air-conditioning system, coupled with double-glazed low emissivity-coated glass panels that help reduce noise and radiant heat transfer.
In addition, the bus is designed to have an expected lower Total Cost of Ownership. More than 90% of the bus is recyclable, and the battery technology is suited for second life applications and recyclability, thereby promoting a circular economy.
The new electric bus will be produced in SC Auto's 18,000sqm factory. In line with Singapore's 10-year plan to grow its manufacturing sector by 50% in 2030, which is a key driver of the nation's economic growth, SC Auto and Volvo are expected to create up to 100 new jobs in its workforce and/or upgrade the skills of 50% of its existing workforce as production for the new bus ramps up.
Volvo and SC Auto are collaborating with ITEs throug the ITE Work-Study Diploma to help nurture the next generation of engineers Utilisation of a modular design also allows for damaged parts to be replaced individually and quickly with locally-available spare parts, thereby reducing repair and maintenance downtime.
Expect to see the Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City electric bus trialed on our roads by end-2022.
Both Volvo and SC Auto are also already collaborating with local tertiary institutions, including ITEs through the ITE Work-Study Diploma program, as well as Polytechnics and Universities to help nurture the next generation of engineers. The collaboration is done in a bid to contribute to Singapore's emerging electric vehicle ecosystem.
The next generation electric bus, which was designed specifically to meet local bus requirements, utilises charging technology and chassis design to deliver superior efficiency and emission-free bus journeys.
In addition, the bus is designed to have an expected lower Total Cost of Ownership. More than 90% of the bus is recyclable, and the battery technology is suited for second life applications and recyclability, thereby promoting a circular economy.
The new electric bus will be produced in SC Auto's 18,000sqm factory. In line with Singapore's 10-year plan to grow its manufacturing sector by 50% in 2030, which is a key driver of the nation's economic growth, SC Auto and Volvo are expected to create up to 100 new jobs in its workforce and/or upgrade the skills of 50% of its existing workforce as production for the new bus ramps up.
Expect to see the Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City electric bus trialed on our roads by end-2022.
Both Volvo and SC Auto are also already collaborating with local tertiary institutions, including ITEs through the ITE Work-Study Diploma program, as well as Polytechnics and Universities to help nurture the next generation of engineers. The collaboration is done in a bid to contribute to Singapore's emerging electric vehicle ecosystem.
