Van Hool CX45E
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| Years of manufacture | 2018 to present |
| Length | 45 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Battery-electric |
The Van Hool CX45E is a 45-foot battery-electric motorcoach that is available in Canada and the United States. First announced on October 9, 2017, the prototype of Van Hool's first all-electric motorcoach has been going through extensive testing since at least 2018. The CX45E made its debut in the fourth quarter of 2019 at Busworld Europe.[1][2]
The CX45E uses Proterra's E2 battery system and can be charged with a J1772-CCS Type-1 plug-in charger. With a 648 kilowatt-hour battery capacity, the coach has a range of approximately 300 kilometres.[2]
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: 45 ft. | ||
| Width: 102 in. | ||
| Height: 11 ft. 6 in. | ||
| Wheelbase: 25 ft. 4.5 in. | ||
| GVWR: 54,000 lbs | ||
| Traction motor | ||
| Siemens ELFA 2 1DB2024-0NA06 | ||
| Controller | ||
| Siemens Dico ELFA 2 ECU | ||
| Energy storage | ||
| Proterra lithium ion | ||
| Drive axle | ||
| Dana hypoid axle Type G171 | ||
| Suspension | ||
| Air ride w/ independent front suspension | ||
| Brakes | ||
| All wheel disc brakes | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Alcoa Dura Bright aluminum wheels | ||
| Steel wheels | ||
| Tires | ||
| 315/80R-22.5 Goodyear Marathon LHS II + HL | ||
| Steering | ||
| ZF variable ratio | ||
| Electrical | ||
| Multiplex electrical system |
Operators
Canada 
United States 
- LOOP Transportation - San Francisco, CA
- MTR Western - Seattle, WA
- We Drive U - Burlingame, CA
References
- ↑ Tackett, Richard. "ABC Companies showcases new technology, facilities and programs at UMA Motorcoach EXPO". BusRide, 01 March 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Van Hool to present three world premieres and 18 vehicles at BUSWORLD EUROPE 2019. Press release. 09 September 2019. Van Hool.