Brazilian electric bus manufacturer Eletra has reported an order book of 713 buses. In early November, 232 chassis were in production at its São Bernardo do Campo plant for delivery by year-end, including 122 articulated units. Under its new production process, Eletra installs the electric drivetrain and controls on frames sourced from suppliers before sending the chassis to bodybuilders. The company says this has more than halved the time required for the electrification stage.
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PSR Analysis. Eletra’s order book and production ramp-up reflect the growth of Brazil’s electric bus segment, in line with PSR’s forecast. Eletra is also becoming a more significant competitor to BYD and newer Chinese entrants. Its ability to integrate electric drivetrains locally and work with established Brazilian bodybuilders strengthens its position as operators expand their electric fleets.PSR
