Rampini won the tender by offering the Eltron model, manufactured at its facilities in Passignano sul Trasimeno. The Eltron 8m electric bus is available in 2 or 3 door versions, with a width of 2.2m and a capacity of up to 48 passengers. It is powered by a 230-kilowatt electric motor that charges a 280 kWh battery, ensuring a range of over 200km to meet any operational need.
Rampini president engineer Franco Rampini commented: "The Consip tender, thanks to PNRR [National Recovery and Resilience Plan] funds, represents a unique opportunity for a true energy transition in the public transport sector. It is a pride for us to contribute to this transition by offering buses manufactured exclusively in Italy. The Eltron model, which won the Consip tender, is a concentration of technology serving environmental sustainability. Today, we are reaping the rewards of the investments we have made over the years to modernise production and become a driving force and an opportunity to reactivate the Italian industrial fabric."
The contract will be active by June 2023 and allows Public Administrations to purchase buses with or without specific customisations. The customisations can include colours, liveries, additional equipment for the driver's seat and passenger compartment, onboard and passenger safety devices, driving assistance systems, and full-service maintenance.
