# Quick-Charging Electric Buses Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-elec-city References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/1/15724134/hyundai-electric-bus-elec-city-korea-range) & [hyundai](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/about-hyundai/news-room/news/hyundai-motor-reveals-environmental-and-intelligent-roadmap-at-‘hyundai-truck-&-bus-mega-fair’-0000015010?pageNo=1&searchKey=&rowCount=6&type[]=RES&listPageUrl=news.release) The newest addition to the eco-transportation market has been released today with the [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-inster) Elec City all-electric bus. The bus can reach a full charge in just over an hour and can get 350 miles of street driving on a single charge. While this is still a far cry from what Hyundai projected for its eco-bus, the [Catalyst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfzc) E2 from Proterra has a 660kWh capacity, compared to the Elec City's 256kWh battery pack. The Hyundai Elec City will be the Korean carmaker's first mass-produced, all-electric bus and it is expected to launch in 2018. Hyundai has also announced its intention to improve fuel efficiency for all of its commercial vehicles by up to 30% before 2020. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Bus Fleet Modernization:** Updating existing bus fleets to electric technology can increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. - **Fast-charging Electric Vehicles:** Developing even faster charging technology can increase the feasibility and efficiency of electric vehicles. - **Battery Pack Technology Advancement:** Investing in advancements in battery packs can lead to longer-lasting, higher-capacity batteries for electric vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Manufacturers can explore producing more electric vehicles and investing in faster charging technology. - **Transportation:** Updating public transportation fleets to more eco-friendly options can reduce emissions and increase cost effectiveness. - **Energy:** Investing in renewable energy sources can provide cost-effective and sustainable electricity for fast-charging electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick-Charge Electric CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-inster.md) - [Quick-Charge Streamlined Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq.md) - [Battery-Electric Bus Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-bus.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Electric Public Transportation Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v.md) - [Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyobolt-concept-ev.md) - [Fully Electric Retro Busses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volskwagen-id-buzz.md) - [Fast-Charging EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-minute-charge-electric.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gv70.md)