{"id":42148,"date":"2024-10-30T05:25:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T10:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=42148"},"modified":"2024-10-30T20:01:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T01:01:16","slug":"megaflux-mexican-innovation-in-electric-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/megaflux-mexican-innovation-in-electric-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Megaflux: Mexican Innovation in Electric Public Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
At the Latam Mobility & Net Zero: Mexico 2024<\/strong> event, Felipe Gallego<\/strong>, COO of Megaflux<\/strong>, introduced the Taruk<\/strong> project, a public transportation solution designed and manufactured in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTaruk<\/strong> means \u2018road runner\u2019 in the Yaqui language; it\u2019s the result of a technical and strategic collaboration to create a high-efficiency electric bus<\/strong>, addressing the urgent need for sustainable transportation in our country,\u201d stated Gallego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public transportation is essential in Mexico<\/strong>, with approximately 50% of the population relying on these systems<\/strong>. Cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey<\/strong> face serious pollution issues. “Our goal with Taruk<\/strong> is to provide a national solution that reduces environmental impact, improves air quality, and boosts the economy,” Gallego added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developed with 70% of its components sourced locally<\/strong>, the Taruk<\/strong> bus is the result of a collaboration with CONACYT<\/strong> and DINA<\/strong>. It features a chassis and powertrain designed and manufactured in Mexico<\/strong>, along with a high-efficiency permanent magnet motor<\/strong> ideal for reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of local manufacturing are substantial: for every 100 pesos invested in buses produced in Mexico, the economic impact is 8 times greater compared to an imported bus<\/strong>. Additionally, producing these vehicles can create up to 25 jobs for every two units manufactured<\/strong>, compared to just 3 jobs when imported<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Megaflux<\/strong> was founded in 2013<\/strong> as an offshoot of Potencia Industrial<\/strong>, a Mexican company with over 80 years of experience in capital technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSince then, we\u2019ve implemented innovative solutions, such as the conversion of electric taxis in 2016<\/strong>, with outstanding results. The taxis converted nearly a decade ago are still operating, with over 3 million electric kilometers traveled by this fleet<\/strong>,\u201d noted Gallego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Taruk<\/strong> bus is designed to meet a variety of needs. Its compact size of 9.5 meters<\/strong> makes it perfect for areas with limited space. Additionally, single-step access<\/strong> and available space for passengers with disabilities enhance its universal accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBattery configurations vary<\/strong>, with an option of 179 kWh<\/strong> for lower-demand routes and 282 kWh<\/strong> for longer trips, ensuring flexibility and efficiency,\u201d continued Gallego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn collaboration with the Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) of Iztapalapa, Ciatecu, and UNAM<\/strong>, we have made progress in battery validation, thermal characterization, and field testing<\/strong> to guarantee optimal and safe performance of the bus,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At the Latam Mobility & Net Zero: Mexico 2024 event, Felipe Gallego, COO of Megaflux, introduced the Taruk project, a public transportation solution designed and manufactured in Mexico. \u201cTaruk means \u2018road runner\u2019 in the Yaqui language; it\u2019s the result of a technical and strategic collaboration to create a high-efficiency electric bus, addressing the urgent need…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":42142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2054],"tags":[1357,2727,2246,2079],"class_list":["post-42148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electric-mobility","tag-latam-mobility-2","tag-latam-mobility-mexico-2024-en","tag-megaflux-2","tag-mexico-2"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Taruk Project: 100% Mexican and Sustainable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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