In a way, eco-friendly commercial vehicles can be much 'greener' than the other vehicles. With their long operating hours, they can reduce toxic pollutants such as NOX or PM by huge, and be much more fuel-efficient. They also can be so much easily managed if you have charging facilities at the garage. County Electric is an all-electric green bus that can be a perfect school bus or town bus, with a lot of features to offer.
New Looks: Longest Body in Country
The super-long model is 600mm longer than the standard one
County Electric features very different looks from its predecessors. The radiator grille in the middle and the vertical headlamps make the face look stable, while the wide rear lamps give it a fresher look. There are changes in the cabin as well. The floor is completely flat for safety and convenience, for starters. The super-long model is 7,710 millimeters long, 600mm longer than the standard model. With more space between the seats and bigger passenger capacity, passengers can much more easily get on and off County Electric.
To be the most efficient: Electric Powertrain
County Electric is equipped with a high-efficiency and high-power 128-kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery that provides a range of 250 km on a full charge (Super-long model). The 150-kW motor and the water-cooling thermal management system together make the vehicle even more efficient.
The longer it drives, the more fuel-efficient it gets
It can also be very fuel-efficient. When County Electric is used as a town bus, it can save 59 million KRW for nine years (when drove for 500,000 kilometers), and 23 million KRW for five years when used as a school bus (when drove for 125,000 kilometers). It uses a Combo-type 1 charger, which is common among the rest of EVs, making it easier to charge anywhere.
Enhanced Convenience
Dual-tone design and cluster for all-electric model
For the all-electric model, it features enhanced convenience as well. Auxiliary braking system adjusts the strength of regenerative braking in four levels, using a paddle shift attached to the steering wheel. This is to adjust the braking force without brake operation. It also has two 4.2-inch displays and a 7-inch one to display battery and speed info.
Enhanced NVH: Even Buses can be this quiet
A high-power 128-kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery provides a range of 250 km (Super-long model)
Passengers generally love EVs for their silent and calm electric motors. County Electric took a step further; it features enhanced NVH for a more comfortable ride. The sound coming from the axle was greatly decreased by changing the rear gear ratio, along with the brand-new reducer and aluminum rear axle. The sound absorber blocks the sound to make the cabin quieter, and the stronger insulator resists the structural vibrations.
Customized safety features
Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS). Emits a virtual engine sound to protect pedestrians nearby
County Electric also comes with a virtual engine sound system (VESS) that makes fake engine sound to warn pedestrians and prevent accidents. This is necessary for such an electric vehicle that makes almost zero sound.
Ultrasonic sensors in the middle door and the acceleration interlock system are safety features designed for electric vehicles
Various sensors located near the middle door, including an ultrasonic sensor, prevent the door from closing while the passenger is getting on and off. The sensors also trigger an alarm when a body part gets caught in the door and automatically opens the door to prevent injury. Also, the ultrasonic sensor is connected to the bus’s acceleration pedal, which prevents the bus from moving forward from a stop when passenger movement is detected (Acceleration interlock system). Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) in all trims optimizes the four-wheel disc braking system.
County Electric School Bus
School-bus type features kids-friendly seats and the twin-swing emergency door
For children's sake, County Electric School Buses emits zero pollution, which is only one of the reasons why County Electric is perfect for children's bus. It has stricter safety features; 3-2 seat layout became 2-2, and each seat got taller to 220mm for better protection. The twin-swing back door also guarantees safe and quick evacuation.
County Electric indeed maximizes the advantages of commercial vehicles through the electric powertrain and other features for passenger comfort. Let's hope County Electric makes our lives safer and easier.
