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    Forsee Power Supplying 42-kWh Batteries for French Electric Buses

    March 4, 2022
    The ZEN 42 is a 42-kWh modular system designed for integration on the roof and at the rear of the bus. The energy density is 147 Wh/kg, which enables vehicles to be driven throughout the day without the need for a recharge
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    IVECO France, which operates in the passenger transport segment through its IVECO Bus and Heuliez brands, has renewed its partnership with battery systems firm Forsee Power.

    Under the partnership, Forsee Power will supply its high-energy ZEN 42 batteries to IVECO France for its Heuliez GX 337 ELEC electric bus models.

    The ZEN 42 is a 42-kWh modular system designed for integration on the roof and at the rear of the bus. The energy density is 147 Wh/kg, which enables vehicles to be driven throughout the day without the need for a recharge. It can provide a range of 300 kilometers with 460 kWh on board the bus, which means, it can carry up to 5 more passengers than the ZEN 35.

    Forsee Power has been supplying batteries for the GX ELECs since 2013.

     IVECO France’s electric range is marketed under the GX ELEC Heuliez brand in France and IVECO E-WAY internationally. The firm holds a market share of 44% in the electric bus segment in France. 

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