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Detailed explanation-1: -US e-bus sets world record, does 1, 771km on a single charge | Autocar Professional. Proterra’s 40-foot-long, 18-tonne Catalyst E2 max travelled the distance with 660 kWh of energy storage capacity, beating the previous e-bus distance record by 753km.

Detailed explanation-2: -The electric bus itself features “Proterra Powered” battery packs, which utilize high-energy NMC cells totaling a 676 kWh capacity. As a result, the electric motorcoach averaged 280 miles of total projected range between charges, although some legs projected well beyond 300 miles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hannover / August 31, 2021. Continental tires were used to achieve the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest distance covered by an electric truck without a charging stop, together with DPD Switzerland and Futuricum. The EV truck traveled a total of 682.88 miles to achieve the record.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is even more fascinating is also the fact that some electric vehicles come with even range upwards 320 km on a single charge. There are several other factors which also contribute to the EV’s range in a real-world situation including Speed, temperature, accessory use, wind resistance, and terrain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Since 2004, the EV industry has evolved toward full fleet electrification, and Proterra buses have evolved with it. Proterra’s fifth-generation vehicle, the ZX5 electric bus employs the same technology that broke the world record for longest EV range, with a purpose-built platform proven by 30+ million service miles.