Engie to deliver 100 electric buses to Santiago, Chile

Engie will provide 100 electric buses and charging infrastructure for Santiago. The deployment is part of a wider ambition to establish a low-emission transportation system in Chile with 6,000 electric buses by 2040. Also, Engie has issued a proposal for a light rail system to link Santiago's airport to the city, implemented an electric taxi fleet and developed an intelligent network of charging stations for electric vehicles. Last year, Engie took part in a trial with Keolis, Navya, Here East and Our
October 17, 2018 Read time: 1 min
8849 Engie will provide 100 electric buses and charging infrastructure for Santiago. The deployment is part of a wider ambition to establish a low-emission transportation system in Chile with 6,000 electric buses by 2040.


Also, Engie has issued a proposal for a light rail system to link Santiago's airport to the city, implemented an electric taxi fleet and developed an intelligent network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

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The Navya shuttle travelled on a loop around the park and carried up to 15 passengers at a speed of up to 28mph.

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