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Australia's first locally built electric articulated bus unveiled in Perth

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Volvo Buses and Australian manufacturer Volgren unveiled Australia's first locally built battery-electric articulated bus in Perth; two vehicles are set to join the Transperth fleet in Western Australia starting August 2026. The 18-metre bus seats 57 passengers and carries 105 total capacity—significantly more than standard diesel buses—using dual 200 kW motors and 497 kWh LFP batteries.

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