Vehicle model
King Long Gamme King Long - électrique/hybride
King Long is among the Chinese pioneers of new-energy vehicles in collective transport. This lineup covers fully battery-electric city buses and vans, plug-in hybrid models, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, as well as the autonomous Apolong minibus (Level L4, developed with Baidu, in production since 2018). The target audience consists of public transport operators, municipalities, airports, and companies focused on reducing their emissions. Recent electric models incorporate batteries from suppliers such as CATL, with fast charging, thermal management for cold weather, and increased range. For these heavy, silent vehicles, tire choice is important: in Quebec, approved winter tires suited to the load and to the instant torque of electric motors improve traction and safety on snow and ice while preserving range.
History
History of the King Long Gamme King Long - électrique/hybride
King Long is among the Chinese pioneers of new-energy vehicles in collective transport. This lineup covers fully battery-electric city buses and vans, plug-in hybrid models, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, as well as the autonomous Apolong minibus (Level L4, developed with Baidu, in production since 2018). The target audience consists of public transport operators, municipalities, airports, and companies focused on reducing their emissions. Recent electric models incorporate batteries from suppliers such as CATL, with fast charging, thermal management for cold weather, and increased range. For these heavy, silent vehicles, tire choice is important: in Quebec, approved winter tires suited to the load and to the instant torque of electric motors improve traction and safety on snow and ice while preserving range.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Fully battery-electric powertrains (CATL cells on some models), plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cells. Thermal management for cold climates, fast charging, and Level L4 autonomous driving on the Apolong (LiDAR, obstacle avoidance, automatic parking).
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
King Long produit surtout des fourgonnettes, minibus et autobus; les montes sont donc orientées charge utile. Sur les fourgonnettes de type Kingo, on trouve des dimensions utilitaires comme 195R15 ou LT215/75R16, soit des jantes de 15 à 16 pouces, avec des pneus renforcés (indice de charge élevé, parfois marquage LT/C). Les minibus et autobus utilisent des roues de plus grand diamètre et des pneus commerciaux. Les entraxes varient selon le modèle et le tonnage; mieux vaut vérifier la fiche exacte du véhicule. Au Québec, des pneus d'hiver homologués (pictogramme montagne-flocon) adaptés à la charge sont essentiels pour ces véhicules lourds sur neige et glace.
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