Yutong delivers Saudia Arabia’s first electric bus for public service

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By Bradley Osborne - 18th March 2023

Yutong delivers Saudia Arabia’s first electric bus for public service

The Yutong E11 Pro in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

China / Saudi ArabiaZhengzhou Yutong Group Co Ltd (“Yutong”) of Zhengzhou, Henan, China has reportedly delivered the very first electric bus to Saudi Arabia – an ‘E11 Pro’ with adaptations to handle the rigours of the hot desert climate. 

The 11.2-metre bus has a 350-kWh battery system which provides a range of 300 kilometres. The battery is kept at an optimal temperature by an “independent” cooling system and is housed in a “special anti-collision beam structure” to protect it from the environment. In addition, a mud guard prevents sand from clogging up the electric motor. 

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