British electric drivetrain specialist Equipmake has received a further £2.4 million ($3.0 million) order from Brazilian bus manufacturer Agrale, extending an existing supply agreement for electric bus propulsion systems.
The new order covers electric drivetrains for 23 Agrale buses of varying configurations and follows an earlier contract announced last September to supply systems for 50 vehicles. Those buses are currently being deployed in Buenos Aires, according to the company.
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Under the latest agreement, Equipmake will deliver fully integrated electric drivetrain systems, including electric motors, inverters, control electronics and battery packs, for the additional vehicles.
“We are delighted to receive a further order with Agrale which demonstrates the confidence that they have in our ability to deliver Equipmake systems in South America,” said Equipmake Chief Executive Ian Foley. “The successful deployment of the initial fleet in Buenos Aires has led to this follow-on order which helps cement the relationship with such an important customer.”
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The deal strengthens Equipmake’s presence in Latin America, where demand for zero-emission public transport is rising as cities look to cut emissions and modernise bus fleets. Agrale, which is headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, supplies buses to markets across South America.
Equipmake supplies electric drivetrains to a range of commercial vehicle customers, particularly in the public transport sector. Its client base includes European operators such as Wrightbus and Big Bus Tours, and the company introduced a new generation of electric drive systems in 2024.