Power Vehicle Innovation
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Gretz-Armainvilliers , France |
Area served | France |
| Products | Electric trucks, electric buses, electric drivetrains |
| Owner | Marcel Dassault Industrial Group, Centuria Capital, Sovibus |
| Website | www |
Power Vehicle Innovation (PVI) is a French manufacturer of trucks and buses headquartered in Gretz-Armainvilliers, near Paris, with a focus on electric propulsion systems.
History
Initially established as a branch of Ponticelli Frères, PVI is currently owned by the Marcel Dassault Industrial Group, Centuria Capital, and the management company Sovibus. PVI pioneered the commercialization of electric buses in France, notably producing the Oréos 55E, which operates on the Montmartrobus tourist route managed by RATP Group in Paris. By 2003, PVI had delivered more than half of all electric buses across France.
WATT System
PVI introduced the Wireless Alternative Trolley Technology (WATT) at the 2014 Transports Public event in Paris. This innovative catenary-free system allows electric buses to recharge quickly and automatically at stops using supercapacitors, supported by auxiliary batteries to overcome range constraints.
The WATT technology is currently under evaluation at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, where it connects terminals through seven charging stations along the transit path, showcasing its effectiveness in public transportation settings.
Electric vehicles
PVI produces and markets various electric models such as:
- Oréos 2X, a 22-passenger urban electric bus offering a range of 120 km
- Oréos 4X, a 49-passenger urban electric bus with a similar 120 km range
- 26T electric chassis, an electric heavy-duty truck tailored for waste management and street cleaning, equipped with a 9-tonne payload capacity, a 255 kWh battery pack, and quieter operation compared to diesel alternatives
Moreover, PVI supplies electric drivetrains integrated into the Renault Maxity Electric (manufactured by Renault Trucks), a 3.5-ton delivery vehicle optimized for urban logistics.