"The order covers high-floor, low-floor, and articulated vehicles built on Volvo's electric platforms. It includes 31 Luminus high-floor buses based on the Volvo BZR chassis, 12 Luminos low-floor buses built on the Volvo BZL platform, and 10 Volvo 7800 Electric articulated buses. All units are produced in Mexico. The model was launched in 2023. The country has just committed to allow only zero emission bus and truck sales by 2040."
"The vehicles are designed for urban routes and will primarily rely on night charging, with daytime top-up charging available when required through CS2 connections. Although this project focuses on vehicle delivery rather than a full turnkey approach, Volvo Buses will support operations through its national service network, ensuring maintenance coverage and uptime support."
"Field tests conducted for the new project compared electric bus performance and informed the final configuration selected for this order. "This project positions Guadalajara as one of the leading Mexican cities in adopting electromobility solutions. It reflects the state's forward-looking approach to sustainable public transport - and Volvo Buses ongoing mission to help cities build cleaner, quieter, and more efficient urban transport systems," says Rafael Kisel, Managing"
Jalisco ordered 53 Volvo electric buses for Guadalajara, comprising 31 Luminus high-floor (Volvo BZR), 12 Luminos low-floor (Volvo BZL) and 10 Volvo 7800 Electric articulated vehicles, all produced in Mexico and planned for operation in December 2025 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vehicles are intended for urban routes and will primarily use night charging with CS2 daytime top-ups as needed. Volvo Buses will provide maintenance and uptime support through its national service network. Mexico reported 849 electric buses by September 2025 and has committed to zero-emission bus and truck sales by 2040. Field tests informed the final configuration.
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