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Explore Volvo 7900 Electric

With the Volvo 7900 Electric range you get the flexibility to tailor passenger capacity and charging solutions to match your operation. Under the new design, new active safety features have been added to the well-proven, top ranked technology. World-class driver ergonomics and pioneering safety are Volvo hallmarks, and our electric buses offer a silent and comfortable experience for both drivers and passengers alike.

Power and drivability

Volvo’s electric buses feature powerful electric Volvo drivelines and optimised transmissions, delivering power and driveability for safe operation in the most demanding conditions. The Articulated model has a dual motor with a power output of no less than 540 hp to ensure the same reliable uphill performance as a 12-metre bus. Fully loaded, it can maintain more than 50 km/h on a 6% uphill gradient, and the Hill Start function guarantees safe starts with heavy loads even on a 20% uphill gradient.

How much energy do you need

Passenger capacity and driving range between charges are important parameters in deciding how to configure the on-board energy storage system. At Volvo we’ve taken this an important step further. Together with the operator we determine the energy demand for the route, and then we guarantee that this capacity will be available. We offer this as the Useable Energy Commitment, and your benefit is that there’s no need to worry about batteries any more.
 

Our Useble Energy Commitment

Driver comfort for zero driver turnover

The Volvo 7900 Electric is designed around the driver, making driving impressively easy, quiet and comfortable. All driver information is presented in a clear and concise way, directly in the dynamic instrument cluster, helping the driver to focus on the traffic situation. The silent workspace, the ergonomic driver’s environment and Volvo Dynamic Steering reduce stress and improve working comfort. It’s a workplace that is designed in every way to attract, recruit and retain skilled drivers and bring the driver turnover to zero.

Clear and concise

The new dynamic instrument cluster helps the driver focus on safe driving. All driving data, including that of the active safety systems, is presented in the display right in the driver’s field of vision, as opposed to being shown on separate add-on displays.

Ergonomic design

The comfortable driver’s environment in a Volvo 7900 Electric is probably one of the best available, with world-class ergonomic design and superior visibility. The smooth electric propulsion also means less vibration when driving.

Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS)

Volvo Dynamic Steering takes most of the effort out of driving a bus. The effortless manoeuvring in roundabouts and when cornering is a major benefit for the driver and significantly reduces the risk of injuries in the neck, shoulders and arms.

Safety features

Active safety systems

Volvo offers an array of intelligent features that help the driver to drive safely and avoid accidents, injuries and damage. Excellent visibility and ergonomics help the driver stay focused and alert.

 

Forward Collision Warning
Intelligent Speed Assist
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 

More about active safety

Safer driving

Safety is a cornerstone already in the initial phases of our product development. Drivability, road handling and a predictable behavior are the foundation of Volvo holistic safety architecture, aiming at our vision of zero accidents.

 

Safety Zones
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Electronic Stability Control
Rear view camera

 

 More about safe driving

Protection systems

Volvo has the industry’s strongest reputation for safety innovations. The Volvo 7900 Electric is equipped with a sturdy internal structure and several protective features that significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries in the unlikely event of a collision.

 

Front Impact Protection
Front Underrun Protection

Rear view cameras

As an option you can replace the exterior rear view mirrors with cameras. You get a better view to the rear, on interior displays optimally placed in your field of vision. And your forward field of vision is not disturbed by the outside mirror structure.

AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Electric buses are very silent – and that’s a good thing in general. But in some situations, such as at a bus stop, you may not hear the bus approaching. The solution is AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System – which is a synthetic sound designed to notify the immediate surrounding.

Superior interior comfort

No matter if the weather outside is Arctic cold or Mediterranean hot, the Volvo 7900 Electric has been proven to guarantee a perfect interior climate.The bus is equipped with separate automatic climate systems for the passengers and driver, ensuring optimum working conditions. The heating system is 100% emission-free all the way down to -5° C. Below that a fuel heater that can run on HVO or biodiesel for maximum environmental efficiency will support a good interior climate.

Swift boarding and exit

With a generous floor layout the Volvo 7900 Electric allows a very efficient passenger flow, and the wide doors make boarding and exit quick and simple.

Climate and comfort

The bus is equipped with separate automatic climate systems for the passengers and driver, ensuring optimum passenger comfort and the best working conditions for the driver.

Smooth and silent

The Volvo 7900 Electric is built on a driveline concept which makes the bus less sensitive to uneven road surfaces and bumpy streets, thus improving ride comfort.

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