Moscow Tests First e-Sitimax 9 Electric Bus
The first medium-class electric bus, e-Sitimax 9, has begun testing in Moscow on route 286, with a range of up to 80 km and capacity for over 70 passengers. The vehicle features modern amenities including USB charging ports, media screens, and accessibility options for disabled passengers.
Consensus
- The e-Sitimax 9 electric bus has begun testing in Moscow.
- Testing is taking place on route 286 from 'Platform Yaunya' to 'Academician Luylyk Square'.
- The bus has a range of up to 80 kilometers.
- The bus can carry more than 70 passengers with 21 seating places.
- The testing period will last nine months.
- After testing, a decision will be made on purchasing additional electric buses for city routes.
- The bus includes USB charging ports, media screens, driver call buttons, climate control, a foldable ramp for disabled passengers, and two storage areas for wheelchairs and bicycles.
- Moscow has been expanding its electric bus fleet since 2018.
- Electric buses in Moscow are low-floor and designed for accessibility.
- Electric buses contribute to environmental protection by reducing emissions.
Points of divergence
- The vehicle is described as an innovative machine with a focus on its technical specifications and testing duration. — ntv
- The deputy mayor of Moscow, Maxim Liksutov, confirmed the arrival of the bus to the Ostanokino operational base and emphasized the role of electric buses in connecting passengers to metro stations and key urban facilities. — vm
- The article mentions that electric buses have enabled over 1.1 billion trips since 2018 and that there are over 300 electric bus routes in Moscow. — vm
- The article states that the e-Sitimax 9 is as convenient as other Moscow electric buses and highlights its record-low floor area in the medium-class segment. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Innovative electric bus appeared in Moscow — НТВ Москва
- First mid-range electric bus e-Sitimax 9 arrived in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва