Custom Denning is proud to announce a significant milestone in Australia's electric transportation journey with the launch of its 150th bus.This latest model is the second-generation Element 2 Electric bus, Australian Designed, Engineered and Manufactured Locally featuring cutting-edge technology, including an advanced electric motor and lithium-ion NMC batteries. The Element 2 is available in a 4.5 or 6 battery configuration.
Body Specifications:
- Length: 12.0 meters
- Width: 2.5 meters
- Seating Capacity: 41 (plus 28 standees) in the 5-battery configuration
- Body Structure: Made from from EN 1.4003 stainless steel, with aluminium side panels and detachable fiberglass skirts.
- Front and Rear: Constructed from fiberglass in a three-piece design.
- Lighting: LED Lighting including headlamps.
Electrical Drive System:
- Electric Drive Motor: ZF Cetrax with 300 kW power and 4500 Nm torque.
- Battery: Lithium-ion NMC with a total capacity of 382 kWh (five 76 kWh batteries).
- Optional 6 x battery system offering 456kW. (Standard with Pantograph configuration).
- Charging System: Equipped with a CCS2 combined charging plug, Element also presents the customer with options for near side and offside rear or near side rear with Pantograph.
Chasis and Suspension:
- Front and Rear Axles: ZF RL82A and ZF AV133.
- Brakes: Knorr Bremse with wear sensors.
- Steering System: Hydraulic power steering with a ZF hydraulic pump.
- Suspension Control: Wabco ECAS, EBS, and ESP systems.
Comfort Features:
- Air Conditioning: Revo-E Global system supplied by Spheros Australia.
- Ventura Electric Passenger Door System with inward glide doors.
This celebration highlights not only the Element 2's advanced features but also Custom Denning’s dedication to producing high quality innovative buses that positively impact Australia's commitment to a sustainable public transportation ecosystem.
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