"We are proud to have concluded this important contract with Košice Public Transport Company, which represents a further step towards strengthening our position in the market for modern and environmentally friendly means of transport. This project will provide the citizens of Košice with a modern and comfortable form of public transport and will contribute to the city's ambition to become a leader in the electrification of public transport in Slovakia. We believe that our electric buses will make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of urban mobility," said Filip Murgaš, Managing Director and Sales Director.
These buses are fully low-floor and equipped with the latest permanent magnet traction motors, ensuring high efficiency and low energy consumption, Skoda underlines. The vehicles are also equipped with traction converters based on silicon carbide (SiC) technology, which contributes to the efficiency and long-term durability of the components.
The first phase will see the delivery of 11 vehicles, with an option for a further 19 electric buses. The total value of the contract, including the option, is CZK 610 million (over 24 million euros). Delivery of the first vehicles is scheduled for the turn of 2025 and 2026.
What is worth noticing, the vehicles are set to be charged during the day directly on the route via collectors connected to the existing tram and trolleybus overhead system in Košice.
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