100% electric / 0% drive emissions
BCI is proud to be a leader in Australia’s electric bus market…
In April 2009 we released our prototype electric bus.
The bus has achieved great success on the international stage, winning the ‘Best New Energy Bus for 2009’ in the B.A.A.V. bus awards in Shanghai.
BCI's battery-powered electric adaptation of the popular PROMA bus is built with both sustainability and serviceability in mind. The cutting-edge electric technology runs completely on battery power and regenerative braking, with no other onboard power generation.
The PROMA electric features an ultra-low noise air compressor, integrated controls and easily replaceable modular designed batteries, while maintaining the high level of safety, practicality and style of its standard counterpart.
BCI's 100% electric / 0% drive emissions, PROMA electric brings possibilities for large scale carbon emission reductions to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
It’s of Australian design with compact top technology, and has a unique lightweight U-shape chassis, designed for excellent safety and performance.The powertrain system combines an ultra low noise air compressor and integrated controls.
The modular designed batteries are in 9 groups, and incorporate in total 672 lithium cells. The system, has been designed, so that the batteries are easily replaceable, to reduce off-road time for maintenance.
The design of the interior is of the same high standard, of those vehicles in the rest of the model range and an extremely neat and stylishly designed interior.BCI electric technology can be adapted to several BCI models.
PROMA ELECTRIC CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
LAYOUT
Rear mount electric motor | right hand drive
BATTERIES
9 groups | 672 lithium cell units | 3½ hour recharge | 60 Ah capacity
VOLTAGE
540 - 560V
CHARGE TYPE
Charge interface
ENDURABLE MILEAGE
150km approx with A/C
GENERATOR
YCVF250L-4
GEN. POWER RATING
100 kW | 1480 RPM
PEAK POWER
200 kW
MAX TORQUE
636 N.m
MAX ROTATING
3600 r/min
MAX OUTPUT
100Kw AC Motor
MAX GRADABILITY
≥20%
TRANSMISSION
Dual speed electrical shifter
AXLES
Front: I beam type, rated at 4,500kg
Rear: Full floating type, rated at 8,000kg
SUSPENSION
Komman Air Suspension
BRAKES
Automatic adjustment arm, WABCO ABS, air operation through dual circuit, brake power acts on drive wheel.
TYRES & WHEELS
Wheels 6.75x19.5 Tyres Michelin 245/70R 19.5
STEERING
GX-80-01 steering
MAX SPEED
100km/h (limited)
PROMA ELECTRIC BODY & EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
8300 x 2300 x 3050
WHEELBASE
4450mm
TREAD
1900mm / 1720mm
OVERHANG
Front: 1800mm | Rear: 2100mm
MIN. GROUND CLEARANCE
241mm
BODY & FRAME
Fibreglass front and rear header panels | one piece fibreglass roof | Zincaneal stretch panels | aluminium lower skirt panelling | Australian Supagal steel frame
SEATING
28 Passengers seats | 3 point safety belt seats complying with ADR 68 | Grammer air ride driver’s seat with automatic reset | 3 point safety belt OR no seats fitted / customer to supply seats
AIR CONDITIONING
Electric powered air conditioner
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
2 door underfloor luggage bins 1 m³
PAINT OPTIONS
Painting in fleet colours
FEATURES
Dark tint saloon glass | Quick release lift up wheel arches | Radio & PA | Electric front drivers blinds | Sliding windows
OPTIONS
Wheelchair lift system | 15" automatic LCD | DVD | radar sensor | digital clock | CAN Link System