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The arrival of the first pack of lithium-ion batteries from Banpu NEXT and Durapower is a significant moment that supports the transition to electric buses and strengthens the commitment to environmental sustainability .

COUNTRY FOCUS COUNTRY : THAILAND FOCUS : rives bus market

Upon completion and in full operation , the DP NEXT battery assembly plant in Amata City Chonburi will deliver products specifically engineered to facilitate fast charging with a high storage capacity , thereby optimizing the driving range of Cherdchai ’ s e-Buses .
The first pack delivered to Cherdchai is a highperformance lithium NMC battery solution , which could allow the vehicle to be driven 300 kilometers on a single charge and takes a shorter time to recharge as compared to conventional lithium LFP battery technology .
These benefits are crucial for the bus operator to enhance service efficiency with the plant poised to meet the intensifying demand while contributing to the transition from internal combustion engine ( ICE )
The arrival of the first pack of lithium-ion batteries from Banpu NEXT and Durapower is a significant moment that supports the transition to electric buses and strengthens the commitment to environmental sustainability .
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