The world's first solar-powered bus launched in Adelaide!

A welcome to the world for 'Tindo' - the first ever solar-powered bus of which Australian's southern state of Adelaide is the proud owner. Tindo is the Kaurna Aboriginal word for 'sun', and the bus is recharged using solar energy generated by a unique solar photovoltaic system installed on the roof of the new Adelaide Central Bus Station.

Tindo is part of the Adelaide Connector Bus fleet that transports commuters, throughout the City and North Adelaide, free of charge. Very green and very sustainable.

"This is the start of a new era for environmentally sustainable public transport. Tindo sets a new standard for carbon neutral and sustainable public transport around the world," says Neil Saunders, regional marketing manager for the South Australian Tourism Commission.

Built by New Zealand company Designline International, the Tindo solar electric bus has an operational range of 200 kilometres between charges under typical urban operational conditions.

The vehicle is air conditioned with capacity for 42 passengers and carries 11 Swiss-made Zebra sodium/nickel batteries which give it unprecedented energy storage and operational range. The solar PV system on the roof of the new bus station uses solar panels supplied by BP Solar, generating almost 70,000 kilowatt hours of zero carbon emissions electricity each year.

For further information on Adelaide South Australia: www.southaustralia.com