Hungary - Kravtex-Kühne Group, the Mosonmagyaróvár-based owner of the Credobus brand, has launched its first electric articulated bus, the 16-tonne Electronell 18. The 18-metre low-entry articulated bus is designed for urban and suburban routes. The company claims it is the world's lightest steel-framed articulated e-bus on the market. This lightweight design enables a range of up to 300 kilometres with a 25% smaller battery pack compared to similar models, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. ​

Manufacturing of the Electronell 18 takes place in Mosonmagyaróvár and Győr, Hungary. In terms of the drivetrain, battery systems and components, “the bus features a Voith VEDS HD central motor drive system delivering a peak power of 410 kW. BorgWarner supplies the NMC batteries, with a total capacity of 392 kWh, allowing for a full recharge in just over three hours. Additional components include a heat pump thermal management system from Eberspächer, an electrohydraulic servo pump by Dana, and an electrically driven compressor by Knorr-Bremse.”