KMB sets pace with first electric bus

Hong Kong's first electric bus was put into service as safety fears were allayed.迷你倉新蒲崗 The Kowloon Motor Bus vehicle, which runs on the No2 route between Tsim Sha Tsui and So Uk Estate in Cheung Sha Wan, has a maximum speed of 70 kilometers an hour and can carry 66 passengers. The 12-meter single-decker eBus can travel 180km after being charged for three hours. It is made by mainland automobile manufacturer Build Your Dreams and is on lease to the bus company. KMB ma迷你倉出租aging director Edmond Ho Man-tat said: ``This eBus has zero emissions and can help improve air quality on the road.'' An electronic taxi made by BYD exploded in June, but the ``eBus has been through stringent trials and safety checks,'' Ho said. ``KMB tested it for more than seven months without passengers on board,'' he added. It also acted as a staff shuttle bus. KMB plans to buy 18 eBuses next year at a cost of HK$5 million each. hilary.wong@singtaonewscorp.com 迷你倉