CAIO AND PARTNER COMPANIES DELIVER EMILLENNIUM TO AMAZONAS, STATE SYMBOL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN BRAZIL

2023-09-04 Amazonas, the Brazilian state with the largest expanse of Amazon rainforest among Latin countries, is the first in the Western North to receive an electric bus, with a Caio eMillennium body, Eletra technology, Mercedes-Benz chassis and WEG batteries.

Caio, the leading manufacturer of city buses in Brazil, is reinforcing its contribution to sustainable public transport in the city of Manaus, the capital of Amazonas. The state, which is home to most of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest biome* on the planet, today receives the first electric-powered bus, using 100% Brazilian technology.

The event to hand over the first eMillennium unit was attended by David Almeida, the mayor of Manaus, the deputy mayor, Marcos Sergio Rotta, councilors, deputies and other political authorities. Also at the ceremony were representatives of the Eucatur Group, which will operate the vehicle, representatives of Caio and other partner companies.

Among the authorities present at the event was Cesar Tadeu Teixeira, President of the Union of Passenger Transport Companies of the State of Amazonas (Sinetram), who confirmed the importance of promoting sustainable mobility. ``Today we are experiencing a historic moment, as we are delivering the first electric bus to Manaus, to the `lung of the Earth` which is the Amazon rainforest. We are pioneers in bringing a zero-emission bus to this complex that is the Amazon which, due to its impact on the global climate, has its preservation as a worldwide priority.”

The eMillennium delivered will also be the basis for studies that will map the vehicle`s performance, which will be monitored by the Manaus City Hall in partnership with the Federal University of Amazonas.

The company Integração, which is part of the Eucatur Group, will be responsible for operating the eMillennium. The bus will run line 125, which transports university students from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). In addition to this route, which passes through downtown, the bus will also provide special transport to events and other opportunities to demonstrate the model.
David Almeida, the mayor of Manaus, due to his innovative profile, is the creator of the change in mobility by public bus transport in the capital. ``The electric bus has incredible technology, is comfortable, has air conditioning and is automatic, which means it doesn`t emit 105 tons of carbon dioxide a year into the environment.”
The municipal manager adds: ``Manaus is advancing and being an example of sustainability and innovation. We are investing in the modernization of the city`s transport services, to serve the population with quality. The new vehicles are not only commercially viable - by reducing fuel costs, for example - but also environmentally and economically friendly. Thirteen more units of the eMillennium bus will be purchased by the end of 2023 and new units for 2024”.

About eMillennium
The eMillennium body model produced is 12,150 mm long and can carry 28 seated passengers, with a total capacity of 71 people. It was designed exclusively for battery-powered chassis, bringing the latest in sustainable mobility to public passenger transport. In addition to zero emissions, the bus is made from a wide range of items made from polymer, a 100% recyclable material that provides high durability and a superior finish.
It has a spacious interior lounge, with accessibility for people with disabilities and reduced mobility, a sturdy structure and modern items that guarantee the comfort of all passengers on all journeys. It has fully upholstered seats, air conditioning, a Wi-Fi system, USB sockets, as well as preparation for a monitoring system, GPS and an electronic validator.
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.
Leader in the urban bus segment, it credits its success in the segment to its robust portfolio of products that meet the diverse needs of the market and to its complete mix of solutions that include differentiated assistance and services. The company has sales representation teams throughout Brazil and abroad, with a renowned technical assistance team and facilities for the acquisition and replacement of spare parts.
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.


Press Office | September 2023

Putting it into context: According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), a biome is a collection of plant and animal life, formed by grouping together types of vegetation that are close and can be identified at a regional level, with similar geological and climatic conditions and which have historically undergone the same landscape formation processes, resulting in a unique diversity of flora and fauna.

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