“Express Brasilia Introduces New Natural Gas Bus for Sustainable Mobility on Caribbean Corridor”

2023-05-23 06:47:24

special mobility and transport

Expreso Brasilia presented this new vehicle that moves through the Barranquilla-Valledupar corridor.

22/5/2023

the transport company Express Brasilia put at the service of the community the first interdepartmental bus operated one hundred percent natural gas, a commitment to sustainability and the country’s energy transition.

The bus, which operates the Valledupar-Baranquilla-Valledupar route, has a natural gas technology engine that complies with the Euro 6 standard. According to the tests carried out, the vehicle presents a reduction in the emission of polluting gases of at less than 64%, compared to a car with similar characteristics, making it more friendly to the environment.

The new equipment has three cylinders that store 1,071 liters of gas, which offers a range of 550 kilometers, enough to travel on the route from La Arenosa to the capital of Cesar, without the need to refuel along the way. Inside, the experience is comfortable and safe for passengers. With this vehicle, savings of 30% are estimated compared to other liquid fuels.

“This action is part of Expreso Brasilia’s commitment to sustainability. We take the first step towards a cleaner, more responsible and profitable operation, which contributes to the modernization and strengthening of the land transport sector. We are proud to be pioneers of this initiative,” said Alfredo de León Moreno, general manager of Express Brasilia.

The gas bus has a Scania chassis and Marcopolo body, has a capacity for 42 passengers, 24/7 satellite monitoring through the operations center Express Brasiliaspace for users with reduced mobility, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, individual screens and a complete in-flight entertainment system with movies, music and series, which make the experience on board more comfortable and pleasant.

Alliance for Sustainability

With almost 15% of the total vehicles converted at the national level, the Caribbean region is a leader in the conversion and renewal of fleets of private, public service and cargo vehicles. This panorama is thanks to the opportunities offered by natural gas distribution companies such as Gases del Caribe and Gazel which, through economic incentives, competitive prices for natural gas for vehicles and the provision of quality service, allows businessmen in the region to acquire new vehicles that run on natural gas.

This project is a reality due to the combined efforts of Expreso Brasilia, Gases del Caribe, Promigas, Ecopetrol and Gazel, which sealed an alliance to embark on a new path for the transportation sector. Express Brasilia It is the leading company in the mobilization of passengers in the Caribbean region, transporting 4.5 million people a year. In August 2023, it will celebrate 62 years in the market and has different business lines, among which Brasília Carga stands out, for the distribution of envelopes, packages and merchandise in buses and trucks, and the special service for tourism, fairs and events .

Currently, the company is immersed in its digital transformation project, which includes the modernization of its commercial, operational and administrative processes to achieve greater efficiency and competitiveness, within the framework of socially responsible management, as a company adhered to the United Nations Global Compact.

*Content created with the support of Expreso Brasilia.

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