UITP '06.2019

Otokar Kent Electric

20 June 2019

Otokar took the chance of the UITP Summit 2019 to launch its first electric bus. 12 meter long, the e-Kent C (electric variant of the conventional ICE bus Kent C, diesel or gas fuelled) features a brand new design and will be available in Europe in 2020. Otokar has already started to participate to tenders and accreditation.

ZF in-wheel electric axle, adopted by several manufacturers such as Mercedes, Solaris, New Flyer, Optare, Alexander Dennis (for the fuel cell bus) provides a maximum output of 250 kW and a maximum torque of 22.000 Nm. All the batteries are placed on the roof. The standard version of the e-Kent C is equipped with four liquid cooled modules, each with 7 high-performance lithium-ion batteries, providing a total capacity of 300 kWh. Otokar opted also for depot charging: the bus is not available in opportunity charging version. The regenerative braking enables 15% to 20% of the energy to be recovered, Otokar highlights.

Taking a look at the interiors, the smart dashboard stands out. A digital central screen complements the regular analogue indicators, enabling key vehicle information to be read at a glance. The e-Kent C is “side mirrors free“: their place is taken by cameras that, according to the manufacturer, enable a better road visibility preventing dead angle. The absence of any engine tower allow a better view on the rear for passenger. Rear lights design look quite impressive.

https://www.sustainable-bus.com/news/otokar-e-kent-c-unveiled-at-uitp-summit-and-ready-for-europe-in-2020/