50 CAIO EMILLENNIUM BUSES DELIVERED TO SAO PAULO`S PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM

2023-09-19 Last Monday, September 18th, the Sao Paulo City Hall delivered 50 units of electrically-powered buses, concluding another stage in the goal of including less polluting vehicles in the city`s Transport System fleet. The event, held at the Charles Miller Square at Pacaembu, was attended by Ricardo Nunes, the city`s mayor, and other authorities, as well as partner companies and the operators Ambiental, Campo Belo, Transppass and Transwolff, all of which will be including the electric units in their fleets.
With the delivery of these units, the City Hall is making progress towards its goal of electrifying at least 20% of the capital`s bus fleet by 2024. This commitment is in line with the decarbonization and energy transition of the diesel bus fleet to low-emission buses, in accordance with Law 16802 and the Climate Change Law, which provides for the reduction of fossil carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2028 and the neutralization of this pollutant by 2038.
More about the units delivered
All the units are eMillennium models produced in 12.1-meter versions (25 units for Transwolff), 15-meter versions (24 units, 12 for Transppass and 12 for Ambiental) and a 21.5-meter superarticulated model produced for Campo Belo.
Developed specifically for electric propulsion chassis, it`s a bus with 100% Brazilian technology, with a Caio eMillennium body, Eletra electrical system, Weg battery and the entire base for the recharging and maintenance infrastructure provided by Enel-X.
“eMillennium brings the latest in sustainable mobility to public passenger transport. In addition to zero emissions, it has polymer components, a 100% recyclable material that provides high durability and a superior finish. We are once again collaborating in favor of the transition from fossil fuel-based to electric collective urban mobility systems,`` says José Gildo Vendramini, aka Zezinho, Caio`s national sales manager present at the handover.
“Once again, we are placing Caio and its partners at the forefront of public passenger transportation, using a sustainable matrix. We believe that Sao Paulo will soon be among the leading cities in electromobility,`` says Paulo Ruas, CEO and commercial vice-president of the Caio Group.
During the event, Mayor Ricardo Nunes commented on the evolution of collective mobility`s transition to a more sustainable matrix, among other actions. ``The city, which is the fifth largest metropolis in the world, has to look at its environmental issue in all areas, in terms of water, forest, soil, heat and air. Today, it is an important stage in this context of sustainability, which is inserted worldwide as one of the cities that has taken the most responsible actions with regard to climate issues and environmental preservation”
eMillennium technical features
The eMillenniums produced have movable ramps, reserved seats and a box for wheelchair users or passengers accompanied by a guide dog, offering total accessibility for people with disabilities (PwD), reduced mobility and the elderly. The eMillenniums are basic models, with a capacity for 69 to 70 people, 27 of them seated. It also has the Padron version, which operates with a capacity of 92 to 93 passengers, 38 of them seated.
In keeping with the up-to-date standard of the Caio family of products, the interior lounge is spacious, with ergonomic and comfortable armchairs, upholstered in material that makes them easy to clean and maintain.
All the units guarantee passenger comfort, convenience and safety, with items such as air conditioning, USB ports for charging mobile devices, a Wi-Fi system, electronic itineraries, wireless stop requests, original chassis door locks and cameras. They are also equipped with a fleet management system and are ready for the installation of electromechanical turnstiles and electronic validators.
Aware of the challenges that the implementation of electric buses presents, Caio provides full support to its customers, offering agility and excellence in technical assistance, spare parts, as well as providing warranty, operation and maintenance manuals.
About Caio
Caio, a bus manufacturer with more than 77 years of history, has a production capacity of 50 bodies per day at its two manufacturing units, located in the cities of Botucatu and Barra Bonita, both in the interior of Sao Paulo. A leader in the urban bus segment, it credits the success of its share to its robust product portfolio, which meets the diverse needs of the market, and to its complete mix of solutions, which include differentiated technical assistance and services and facilities for acquiring and replacing spare parts. The company also has sales representation teams throughout Brazil and abroad.
Caio specializes in offering smart mobility solutions, making the transportation of millions of people in Brazil and worldwide easier. Further information about Caio can be obtained on the website: http://www.caio.com.br and on social media @caioinduscaroficial.
About Eletra
Eletra is a 100% Brazilian company focused on electric traction technology and the integration of electric systems for passenger and freight transportation. Its new factory has the capacity to produce 1,800 electric buses a year, which it can increase by 50% and thus meet the demand for electric buses from all the municipalities that have approved programs to renew their transport fleets in Brazil. Its portfolio includes e-Bus technology in the models 12.1 m, 12.8 m (Padron), 15 m, 21.5 m articulated, 10 m (Midi) and 21.5 m (e-Trol).
About Weg
Weg, founded in 1961, is a global electrical and electronic equipment company that operates in the capital goods sector with a focus on motors, gearboxes and electric drives, generators and power transformers, products and systems for electrification, automation and digitalization. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energies and electric mobility. With industrial operations in 15 countries, a commercial presence in 37 countries and sales to more than 135 countries, the company has over 39,000 employees worldwide. In 2022, WEG achieved net sales of BRL 29.9 billion, 50.3% of which came from sales outside Brazil.

Caio Group`s Press Office | September 2023

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