(Original title: South Korea launched a new generation of full-electric buses for one hour with full life of 290 kilometers) [TechWeb Report] On June 4th, according to foreign media reports, the Korean automaker Hyundai (Hyundai) is expected to start production and sales in 2018. . This is the second time the company has tried to build an electric bus. Before 2010, Hyundai displayed an electric bus, but it never went into production. The "Elec City" electric bus is equipped with a 256 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery and has a cruising range of 290 kilometers. Power is delivered to the wheels via a 240-kilowatt motor and the bus can be recharged in 67 minutes with the quick charge feature. Hyundai said that "Elec City" can cut the fuel cost to one-third of the traditional buses. The bus is also equipped with an automatic temperature control system to prevent the battery from overcharging. Hyundai said in a statement: “'Elec City' allows us to see the future of public transport. This bus demonstrates the applicability of Hyundai’s groundbreaking all-electric power system developed for commercial applications.†(Little Fox) 燑br>
