Hyundai reveals electric double deck city bus
By Jim Gibbins - 1st June 2019
South Korea - Hyundai Motor Company of Seoul, has unveiled a full electric tri-axle double-deck city bus, which is a first of its kind for Hyundai and is part of the company’s effort to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
Launched at the ‘Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair’ it is the result of 18 months of development. The bus can accommodate up to 70 passengers – 11 seats on the first floor and 59 seats on the second floor – 1.5 times as many passengers as compared with a single deck bus. Through the implementation of two fixed-in-space wheelchairs, an automatic sliding ramp and low floor design, the double-deck secures accessibility for disabled and mobility impaired passengers.
