Caio Induscar Delivers 20 Apache VIP Buses to Consórcio Fênix for Florianópolis Fleet Renewal
Brazilian bus manufacturer Caio Induscar has delivered 20 more Apache VIP V buses to Consórcio Fênix, adding to a total of 30 for fleet renewal in Florianópolis.
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- 30
- Euro VI
What Happened
Caio Induscar, a Brazilian bus manufacturer, has delivered an additional 20 Apache VIP V buses to Consórcio Fênix, which operates urban transport in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. The total batch now stands at 30 buses, delivered between late 2025 and early 2026. The buses are built on a Volkswagen 17.230 front-engine chassis with Euro VI technology to reduce emissions, and feature full air suspension and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- Four electric air conditioning units for reduced environmental impact and passenger comfort
- High-quality upholstered seats with headrests and armrests, easy to clean
- Full LED interior and exterior lighting
- USB charging ports throughout the cabin
- Points for installation of eight internal and external cameras
- Integrated active safety system with telemetry
Why this matters
The delivery modernizes Florianópolis's public transport with safer, more comfortable, and environmentally cleaner diesel buses meeting Euro VI standards.
Terms in This Story
- Euro VI
- A European emission standard for heavy-duty vehicles that limits pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
- Telemetry
- The automatic measurement and transmission of data from vehicles to a central system for monitoring and analysis.
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