Danfoss technology aiding Taiwan’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has supplied fully electric drivetrains to Chung-Shin Bus Group, Taiwan’s national bus operator. Chung-Shin Bus Group is developing its own electric buses to help the Taiwanese government achieve its net-zero targets.

Taiwan has set several transportation-related climate goals as it aims to become a net-zero country by 2050. These include a target that all new passenger cars will be zero-emission at the tailpipe by 2040, while the share of new electric vehicles on the country’s roads will reach 60% by 2035. Additionally, the government is pushing for its entire fleet of 16,000 buses to be fully electric by 2030, offering subsidies for bus operators to help meet this goal.

Chung-Shin Bus Group will bring 150 fully electric buses featuring Danfoss’ Editron technology into service in Taipei and New Taipei City by the end of 2022. Each bus includes a PMI318B electric drivetrain featuring one motor, an inverter and a six-speed transmission. Danfoss’ Editron drivetrains are compact and lightweight, crucial benefits for buses where space and weight are critical. They also offer 30% increased efficiency and reduce operational costs by the same figure compared to traditional diesel-powered buses. A further 100 Chung-Shin Bus Group buses featuring drivetrains manufactured by Danfoss’ Editron division are expected to enter service in 2023.

Commenting on the project, Christophe Natter, vice president of OEM sales for Danfoss Power Solutions, said:
“With high torque performance, wide operation range and integrated gearbox, our on-highway drivetrain is perfectly suited for bus applications. Chung-Shin Bus Group received solid references for our solution from our other customers worldwide, giving them confidence that we are the right partner to join them on their electrification journey.”

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