MT17.0 LE Overview



The Game Changing – Low Entry Electric Bus Chassis
This battery electric bus low entry chassis has been designed to deliver a smooth and emission free ride.
Integrated into the Agrale MT17.0 LE chassis is Equipmake’s advanced propulsion technology; the HTM 3500 motor combines high torque with low motor speeds and is fitted directly onto the propshaft negating the need for a separate gearbox.
The unit produces maximum torque of 3,500Nm at just 1,000rpm and offers maximum power of 400kW. It is driven by a Semikron SKAI inverter with energy stored in a configurable lithium-ion battery pack – with the 390kWh pack being enough for a range of up to 200 miles on a single charge, enabling more than enough daily operating mileage.
MT17.0 LE’s efficiency is made possible by Equipmake’s HVAC, one of the most efficient thermal management systems on the market, which keeps the motor, inverter and battery at optimum operating temperature, featuring a water-glycol cooling circuit augmented by the capture of thermal energy to heat the interior in cold conditions.
When the battery is depleted, it can be simply recharged at the depot overnight using a CSS DC charging point.
Equipmake partnered with Argentinen chassis manufacturer to develop and build the electric low entry bus chassis MT17.0 LE. The chassis frame is manufactured by Agrale, and powertrain ZED is made by Equipmake.
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Motor
Equipmake: HTM-3500
Motor Mass: 195 kg
Motor Diameter: 540 mm
Motor Dimensions: 251 mm (W) x 607 mm (H)
Maximum Power: 400 kW
Maximum Speed: 3,500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 3,500 Nm
Coolant Temperature: 60 Deg C Water / Glycol
Motor Options: Single or Coupled
Electric System
System: 750 Volts Nominal
Battery: Li-ion / Pack Options – 236 kWh / 315 kWh / 390kWh
DC – DC Conversion: 24V
Charger: CCS 800 V Connector
Chassis
Type: Low Entry
Front Suspension: Pneumatic
Rear Suspension: Pneumatic
Front shock absorbers: Double action telescopes
Brakes
Service Brake: Drum
Parking brake: Spring Brake 30”
Steering
Model: ZF SERVOCOM 8097
Type: Hydraulics
Turning Circle: 23.80 m
Dimensions
Between axes: 6 m
Vehicle Length: 12 m
Width (outer part tyres) Axle Forward: 2.5 m
Width (outer part tyres) Axle Rear: 2.4 m
Weights & Capacities
PBT Total Gross Weight: 17.000 kg
Chassis weight in running order: 5.703 kg
Front Axle Maximum Load: 6.500 kg
Maximum Rear Axle Load: 11.300 kg
Axles
Front Axle: DANA e1462XW
Rear Axle: DANA S25 171
Standard Reduction Ratio (NS) – 6,14: 1 (other ratios available)
Tyres
Dimensions: 275/80 R22.5
Wheels
Dimensions: 7.50 x 22.5
An electric option for Coachbuilders and Bus bodybuilders
MT17.0LE EV Bus Chassis has been designed and developed from the ground-up to deliver clean, cost-effective urban transport. A highly efficient state-of-the-art battery electric Chassis that can help to reduce local emissions in urban environments, improve air quality and reduce running costs for operators. Specifically developed for demanding daily usage cycles, the MT17.0LE EV Chassis meets the latest Transport for London (TfL) specifications and requirements for 2024. From London to South America the Zero EV Chassis delivers a cost-effective option suitable for combustion engine bus bodybuilders to transition with ease from diesel to battery electric.
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