Irizar e-mobility has received a new contract to supply seven 100% electric zero-emissions buses to EMT Fuenlabrada, located in the Community of Madrid. The model chosen by the operator is the 12 metre long Irizar ie tram.

Irizar e-buses for Fuenlabrada

It’s a vehicle “that stands out, among other reasons, for its low noise level (below 70 dB with the air conditioning running), and its high capacity, easy access and the ample space for passengers inside. The passenger area of the bus is luminous, comfortable, spacious, pleasant and safe. It has USB ports for charging the batteries of passengers’ phones”, the manufacturer highlights.

In terms of accessibility, it’s a low floor vehicle that has a ramp, priority spaces and seats for people with reduced mobility, sound and light emitting door buttons, and stops can be requested in Braille.

It has video surveillance cameras and obstacle proximity radar, among other things. 

The vehicles that will become part of the EMT Fuenlabrada fleet will have three doors, 26 seats and they will be able to carry 80 passengers. They will have 430 kWh Irizar batteries and can be charged using an inverted pantograph or a Combo 2 charging outlet. The drive unit will be a 206 kW central motor. The ie trams will have enough range to provide service for 16 hours, the supplier states.

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