Hino announces electric Poncho
Hino will launch the Poncho Z EV fully-electric light-duty bus in 2022Hot on the heels of the announcement that it has an electric truck on the way, Hino Motors says it plans to launch the Hino Poncho Z EV light-duty electric vehicle (EV) bus in mid-2022 in Japan.
Back in March 2020, Hino announced that it had delivered its 50th diesel Poncho.
Commenting on that milestone, Sara Clark, Manager of Hino Bus for Hino Australia said: “When it was introduced in 2017, we believed the Poncho bus would be of particular interest to community transport applications such as aged care, disability and special needs providers, schools and universities.
“In addition to these markets, it has quickly established a niche for itself in on-demand services and for use in new greenfield areas such as the new Canberra suburb of Strathnairn, where two Ponchos are currently operating as free community shuttle bus services,” she added.
The new Hino Poncho Z EV keeps the features of the Hino Poncho, including universal design that makes it user-friendly yet it provides cleaner transportation through electrification.
Its large full-flat area and low floor non-step structure enable easier boarding and moving inside the bus, making it a user-friendly option for all passengers, including users of wheelchairs and prams.
It has a simple rounded exterior, and being an EV means it is zero-emission and low-noise, making it an excellent choice for communities.
It is also highly agile for manoeuvring through narrow city streets and provides a cruising range sufficient for a community bus, making it a very practical option.
Hino has declared its initiatives to achieve zero environmental impact as part of its Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 issued in 2017.
The company is accelerating its efforts, and, in April 2021, it established mid-term targets in its Hino Environmental Milestone 2030.
The Hino Poncho Z EV will contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by promoting the widespread use of electric vehicles.
Hino says it will continue to pursue a variety of measures from the perspectives of customers and society, including greater use of e-mobility as a useful solution for businesses.
Main Specifications:
Dimensions (length x width x height): 6990 x 2090 x 3060 (mm)
Gross vehicle weight: Approx. 8000kg
Capacity: Approx. 30 (varies with seat layout)
Battery Type: Lithium ion battery
Capacity: 105kW
Max. output: 161kW
Charging method: Quick charge (CHAdeMO method)
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