Overview
- The Argentine operator purchased 150 compressed natural gas buses from China's King Long for $45 million to renew urban lines, including full replacements on routes 65 and 151.
- Production of all units in Xiamen was completed in 16 business days, according to company and media reports.
- Staged arrivals are planned with 12 buses due in about 10 days, 20 more on December 10, and the remainder between late December and January, with service expected early next year.
- Metropol acquired a high-capacity CNG fueling site in Barracas’ Estación Sola to support the rollout, with reported capacity to supply up to 450 buses.
- The buses include ADAS driver-assistance, cameras, advanced telematics, and predictive-maintenance sensors, and reporting cites company claims of up to 25% lower CO2 emissions and reduced noise versus diesel.