Rapid Penang test-ran two electric buses on October 6 and 7, marking an initial step towards replacing the state’s diesel buses with EV ones, Bernama reports.
“The test run involves two electric buses from different manufacturers, namely a 12-metre Foton bus and an 8.25-metre Golden Dragon bus.
“Both buses will undergo separate test runs on selected routes to assess their suitability and operational capabilities under real-world conditions, including energy consumption, charging performance, passenger safety and comfort,” Rapid Penang said in a statement.
It added that charging infrastructure, maintenance facilities, staff training and other operational support requirements would be provided, and that the EV buses would be introduced in stages after the test runs.
