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CORONAVIRUS The impact on the transport sector.
IBE RIMINI Scheduled for next October in Italy.
TRANSPORT Free transport in Luxembourg.
EVOBUS 25 years with Mercedes and Setra brands.
IN THE FOREGROUND
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SOLARIS Record numbers in the 2019 financial report.
DAIMLER 2019 was positive for the bus division.
MAN TRUCK & BUS Lion’s City Electric is ready for the market.
BUSWORLD TURKEY The coronavirus didn’t stop the exhibition.
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BYD ELECTRIC BUSES FOR LOS ANGELES
PLAXTON PANORAMA
lexander Dennis has received an order for 34 Plaxton Panohe Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has T finalized the purchase of 155 zero-emission buses. This pur- Arama coaches, the largest order to date for the double deck chase represents a major step forward the Mayor Eric Garcetti model. The vehicles have been commissioned by Stagecoach to
and the City of LosAngeles’ commitment to meet environmental sustainability goals and transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2028, just in time for the opening ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The buses will be deployed to increase the frequency of service on existing routes and to expand new routes. 130 of these buses were purchased from BYD, which has its American headquarters in Los Angeles, and it represent the largest single electric bus purchase in the U.S. to date. 25 additional buses were purchased from local manufacturer Proterra.
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IRIZAR-SCANIA IN GERMANY
replace and expand the Oxford Tube, the frequent express service that connects Oxford and London around the clock. The 34 Panoramas will be built on Volvo B11RLE chassis. The on-board features include wireless and USB charging, extra leg room and reclining seats, reading lights and extendable tables complete with mobile device and cup holders throughout. Five of the new coaches will be fitted with roofmounted solar panels in a trial designed to reduce auxiliary energy loads on the engine, bringing down emissions and delivering greater fuel efficiency. Launched in 2018, the Plaxton Panorama model has a flat lower saloon floor and its interior can be tailored to the requirements of express coach operations with flexible configurations that enhance accessibility.
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BIBLIOBUS SIGNED FERQUI
rizar has signed an agreement with Scania Deutschland Imarket. to offer its range of Irizar-Scania buses on the German With this collaboration, the Iberian manufacturer
aims to strengthen its presence in the intercity bus and coach segment, offering a wide range of products for the premium service, including the Irizar i8, i6S, i6 and the suburban Irizar i4. The marketing of Irizar coaches in Germany will be carried out exclusively through the German Scania distribution network, which already boasts a large portfolio of services, 17 specialized technical centers and a network of over 150 own workshops, as well as a center for used buses recently opened. The availability of spare parts will be guaranteed through Scania Parts in Belgium and from a warehouse specifically created to maintain a stock of Irizar spare parts in Bremen.
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SETRA DD FOR PREMIUM TRIPS
he Catalan city of Burgos, North East Spain, has T acquired two buses used as a mobile library. The vehicles bare bodied by the Iberian manufacturer Fer-
qui starting from the Nora model on Iveco CC100 chassis. The two buses are 9 m long and can contain up to 3,00 books each, as well as numerous documents in digital format. In addition to shelves for books, DVDs and so on, an area has been created for welcoming citizens with office furniture. A ramp for people with wheelchairs ensures the best accessibility. The cabin has two seats with an air suspension seat for the driver. For internal LED lighting and heating, two solar panels were installed on the roof with a power of 500 W and a range of 50 hours. A 6-kW electric generator, installed on the rear of the vehicle, provides enough energy to operate the two air conditioning units without external power supply.
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anoramic glazed roof, leather upholstery and plenty of space P on board. These are the features of the Setra S 531 DT recently acquired by the German operators Schuy Exclusiv Reisen
and Hörmann-Reisen. The vehicle of Schuy Exclusiv Reisen, a premium travel provider from Central Hesse, has 42 seats on the upper floor and 16 with four tables on the lower deck, a bistro area with baking oven, convection oven, dishwasher, freezer and crockery, coffee machine. Among the safety equipment, Sideguard Assist which provides assistance during the turns. The two S 531 DT double deck coaches handed over by the Bavarian tour operator Hörmann-Reisen have a total of 68 seats. On board, a large kitchenette with storage space for trolleys used by the service staff to serve breakfast and snacks to passengers. The driver assistance systems package includes ABA 4 Active Brake Assist. The vehicles will mainly be used in long-distance travel and transfers to cruise ports.
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AUTONOMOUS SHUTTLE IN DENMARK
he first autonomous shuttle bus service in the mixed traffic T of Aalborg East, a suburb in the north of Denmark, has been inaugurated. This is the SmartBus pilot project launched
by the Municipality of Aalborg to increase the mobility of residents, of whom less than 50% have access to a car. For this project, the French manufacturer Navya has supplied three autonomous buses, two of which are operating simultaneously on the route every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in a pilot of two years. The shuttle buses share a route with cyclists while pedestrians have a reserved route. The 2.1km route has ten stops integrated into the route with wheelchair accessible platforms. Read the complete news on: https://bustocoach.com/en/
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FLASH NEWS
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NOVA BUS HYBRIDS FOR NEW YORK
PARTNERSHIP IVECO BUS-OTOKAR
he New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority February 25, Iveco Bus (CNH Industrial brand) sigT (MTA) has placed a potential order of up to 500 transit ON ned a commercial agreement with the Turkish manubuses, all branded Nova Bus, the North American subsidiary facturer Otokar for the production of Iveco Bus brand products
of Volvo Buses. The order includes 165 hybrid buses with options for 126 hybrids and 209 diesel buses. This is the second major MTA contract in a short time for Volvo Buses, after 307 Prevost commuter buses and 23 options for New York. The first hybrid buses will be delivered in May 2020 and the remaining of the deliveries will begin in December 2020, to be completed in 2021. With the latest orders for the Volvo Buses subsidiaries, the company´s fleet in the New York area totals more than 2,100 buses and coaches, branded either Prevost or Nova Bus.
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SOLARIS TROLLINO WAS AWARDED
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THE eCITARO IS ‘BLUE ANGEL’
he bi-articulated trolleybus by Solaris has received the T Top Design Award. The prize has been handed over at the Arena Design 2020 in Poznań, Poland, where the vehi-
cle in the MetroStyleversion was on display. The vehicle has been awarded for its innovative and unique design. The Top Design Award is a prestigious trademark of excellent design quality and it is awarded by a jury of independent specialists in design. Unveiled for the first time at the Busworld 2019, the Trollino 24 is the longest vehicle the Polish manufacturer has on offer to-date. In its distinctive MetroStyle version the trolleybus is a response to the latest trends in the public transport industry. The propulsion of the trolleybus consists of two traction motors of 160 kW each. The pack of Solaris High Power batteries is recharged during the route, collecting current from the overhead line. Thanks to the batteries, the Trollino can move also without external power supply. The innovative model will also feature a number of amenities for passengers and the driver, such as USB charging ports, cameras in lieu of conventional side mirrors and an electric power steering system (EPS). Over 200 people can travel on board of the Trollino24, which makes it an ideal solution for metropolises with routes where passenger traffic is heavy.
IRIZAR e-BUSES IN GERMANY
at the Sakarya plant in Turkey. The partnership concerns both the models already present in the Iveco Bus portfolio for the international market, and the production of a model specifically adapted for the markets of Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The vehicles will be powered by the engines of FPT Industrial and the first models are expected to be produced by 2021. With this agreement, Iveco Bus aims to expand its production capacities, while confirming the maintenance of all regular activities at the current production sites, where the generations of current and future models will continue to be designed and built.
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he Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fully electric bus has reT ceived the “Blue Angel” label. It is the environmental label of the German government awarded for over 40
years by four renowned and independent institutions. The eCitaro is the first fully-electric city bus entitled to bear this environmental label. The first three ‘labeled’ vehicles have been delivered to the German operator Jenaer Nahverkehr based in Jena. The company manages local public transport in the university city of Thuringia with a fleet of 43 city buses on 13 routes. The three eCitaros are equipped for plug-in charging. The order also includes the charging infrastructure, including equipment at the depot and Westbahnhof railway station. Among the bus safety devices there is the Sideguard Assist. The Blue Angel label sets demanding standards for environmentally friendly products and services. It serves as an orientation for the sustainable purchase of everyday items, up to vehicles. The brand is owned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
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SETRA BUSES LAND OVERSEAS
ouméa, New Caledonia (French overseas territory 1,500 fter the order from Düsseldorf for 10 zero-emission buses, A Irizar e-mobility has been awarded in Frankfurt for the Nkm east of Australia in the South Pacific). The local bus delivery of 9 articulated vehicles with electric drive with as company Carsud put into service 24 Setra S 416 LE business
many stations for slow recharging. The delivery of the first units is scheduled by the end of the year. The vehicles will be delivered to the municipal company ICB (In-der-City-Bus), the main transport company in Frankfurt with a fleet of 162 latest generation low-emission buses and over 31 million passengers carried. The German city has set itself the goal of reaching the entire fleet powered by alternative propulsion methods within 2030.
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low entry buses for the first time. The vehicles, along with 12 new Sprinter City 35 models, will be used on the Taneo public transport routes connecting the suburbs with the capital Nouméa on the main island of Grande Terre. The buses are equipped for disabled passengers and have USB ports, Wi-Fi connectivity and a passenger information system on board. More than 9,000 passengers a day use the services of the regular service operator which runs a fleet of 50 vehicles. Read the complete news on: https://bustocoach.com/en/
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THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON TRANSPORT The entire sector is suffering, from manufacturers to transport companies up to international event organizers. Hopefully in September everything will return to normality
effect of coronavirus on the society and «withThe on the global economy is unprecedented, serious consequences for the automotive
industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile and Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary plant closures due to slump in demand, supply shortages and government measures and are facing cases of coronavirus infections and quarantines among their employees». This is the cry of alarm launched by ACEA and which includes the stance taken by all national transport associations in the world. We will have to deal with this situation for a few more months, and manufacturers are asked to continue (as they are doing) the production and supply of spare parts, as well as to ensure the essential vehicle assistance services. The role of the local transport companies is not less demanding. If on the one hand companies must implement new rules to protect the drivers (boarding of passengers only from the central/rear door, prohibition on the use of seats near the driving area and suspension on the sale of tickets on board among others), on the other hand they must not reduce the number of trips, in order to avoid crowding onboard the vehicle. This implies costs that
will burden the financial report of companies. The worst situation is undoubtedly that of companies operating on long-haul transport. Due to the block of interregional and touring travel services, buses are stranded at the depot, and they will be for a long time. We can only be prepared for a slow recovery and the possible additional prevention services offered may make the difference (for example, sanitation of vehicles, personal protective equipment and disinfectant gels onboard and sanitizing filters on the air conditioning system). Finally, there will be an impact on the agenda of international trade fairs: all have been postponed. IT-Trans in Karlsruhe has been postponed to December, Warsaw Bus to late June, City Trans Ukraine to October and ZEB Paris to the fall. The dates of the “Safety of Vehicle – Safety of Passenger” conference in Warsaw and the Mobility Expo in Paris are still waiting for developments. We hope that in September life will return to normality with the IAA in Hannover and all the other exhibitions to follow. For updates on the calendar, please visit: https://bustocoach.com/storico-eventi/ elenco/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_ display=list&tribe-bar-date=2020-03-22
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IBE 2020 FREE IS SCHEDULED TRANSPORT IN FOR OCTOBER LUXEMBOURG Among the main exhibitions scheduled for this fall there is also the International Bus Expo (IBE), which comes back to the Rimini Expo Center from 22 to 24 October
he Rimini International Bus Expo (IBE), a T biennial exhibition dedicated to the sector of collective passenger transport, will return
in October. The 2020 edition will be focused on the theme of integrated, innovative and sustainable collective mobility: from urban mobility to long-distance travel; from small collective means of transport for tourists and local public transport to rental with drivers, to bus sharing and to light rail transit systems. The format is completely new: from simple fair for the public and private bus transport industry to platform for collective passenger transport with particular attention to Local Public Transport companies. A scientific technical Committee will coordinate events and contents under the administration of Giuseppe Catalano, professor at the Sapienza University of Rome and coordinator of the Technical Structure of the Mission for
the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT). “The goal of the new Technical Scientific Committee”, stated the Italian Exhibition Group, which is the organizer of IBE, “is the creation of an agenda of high-level contents and of technical-scientific quality which includes all the main actors of the sector, associations, bodies and stakeholders who will be able to develop a productive comparison on strategic market issues, proposing shared solutions. Another goal is the creation of a permanent round table discussion on LPT and technologies for rail materials promoted by IEG, IBE, ISFORT, Sapienza University and which involves institutions, associations, service managers and the industry “. IBE 2018 confirmed the increase in the number of visitors and exhibitors. The latter were 139 in 2018, representing the entire mobility chain of collective passenger transport: from manufacturers to body shops, from components to accessories up to solutions for mobility and fleet management. IBE 2020 will be held from 22 to 24 October in the Rimini Expo Center. For updates on the event, please refer to the official website https://www.internationalbusexpo.it Other articles about International events: https://bustocoach.com/en/event-ads/
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It is effective since March 1, 2020, for all modes of collective transport on the entire national network. The goal is to reduce traffic and pollution
uxembourg is the first country in the world L to make public transport free across the entire country. The measure entered into force on
March 1, 2020 and concerns residents, workers, cross-border workers and tourists who use all collective transport modes on the national territory. First-class rail services and those for abroad are excluded, even if with reduced rates. The measure is part of a wider strategy aimed at strengthening the transport infrastructure through substantial investments in a series of different projects. “Systematic and continuous investment is a sine qua non-essential condition for promoting the attractiveness of public transport,” said Deputy Prime Minister François Bausch. “The range, punctuality and quality of the services offered are crucial to encourage citizens to change their habits and encourage public transport rather than private cars”. Among the various projects, there is the systematic expansion of the national railway
network capacity, also doubling the current number of relay car parks, in particular at the borders, in order to ensure a convenient connection with the 200,000 cross-border workers who travel to Luxembourg daily. Another project is the complete overhaul of the national bus line network and the transition to alternative drive for the fleet by 2030. Among the projects, there are the increase in the number of electric car charging points across the country to 1,600 by the end 2020; the creation of an homogeneous network of cycle paths; the expansion of regional tram lines; real-time information for passengers and the use of a future third lane in motorways dedicated to carpooling and buses. Another European country that has bet on free access to public transport is Estonia which in July 2018 abolished the ticket on operating buses in 11 of the 15 counties. The decision is part of an ambitious plan which was already in place in the capital, Tallinn, where public transport has been free since 2013.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVOBUS
INFORMATION IS ON THE NET www.bustocoach.com/en The “Vehicles” section in the website provides data sheets for all types of buses available on the market, inclusive of photographs, as well as historical profiles and manufacturer’s details. Equally comprehensive information can be found in the “Components” section.
It is the 25th anniversary of the European brand born from the merger of the Mercedes-Benz bus division and Setra ebruary 23, 1995 marked the beginning of F the great adventure of Evobus GmbH. The company was born from the merger of the Mer-
cedes-Benz Buses and Setra brands, and today is part of the Daimler Buses division. In these 25 years, sales increased from 5,700 vehicles on an annual basis to 32,600 units between Daimler Buses buses and chassis. As far as manpower is concerned, the combined workforce increased from about 9,340 people to 17,960 of Daimler Buses worldwide at the end of 2019. Today Evobus has 14 branches in countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, which are responsible for the European operations for Daimler buses. The production network includes the plants for the supply of spare parts in Mannheim and Ulm/ Neu-Ulm (Germany), Ligny-en-Barrois (France), Sámano (Spain) and the plant in Holýšov in the Czech Republic. The European network is supported by the production plants in Latin America, India, Indone-
sia and South Africa. Other production centers are the minibus plant in Dortmund and the Hoşdere plant near Istanbul, Turkey, currently part of Mercedes-Benz Türk. In addition to this, there are the OmniPlus brands for the after-sales service of Mercedes and Setra buses. The network consists of over 650 workshops in 42 European countries and BusStore for the sale of second-hand vehicles. «Today, we can affirm for certain that we have combined the best of both brand worlds,” underlined Till Oberwörder, Director of Daimler Buses. “EvoBus GmbH is an important part of the international bus business of Daimler Buses. We are the leaders in our key markets in Europe, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. With continuous improvements in our production plants in Mannheim and Neu-Ulm, we are now the last bus manufacturer left to produce vehicles in Germany. We are very proud of it, as well as being fully aware of the responsibility with which it comes». Other articles about Evobus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/evobus-italia-spa/
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SIEMENS
icharge UC is the new range of Siemens charging systems for electric buses, trucks and duty vehicles. The Sicharge UC S series covers the entire power range from 50 to 600 kW and can be combined with various connection options such as charging plugs and on-board or off-board pantographs. To meet growing demands for higher voltages, the station can operate at up to 1,000 volts. Electric vehicles with various technologies and batteries can therefore be flexibly charged, either while travelling or at the depot. «For buses that cover a long route during the day, a single charge at the depot is often not enough», explained Monique Mertins of Siemens Smart Infrastructure. «Additional charging points are needed along the route. This is why it is important that the charging stations can be connected to various contact systems like charging plugs, often used for depot charging, and also to pantographs for charging along the way. The advantage of a pantograph is that the vehicle will connect to the charging system completely automatically, with no need to manually attach a plug». The charging processes can be monitored via the Siemens cloud-based MindSphere application. «For example», explained the German multinational, «it can apply smart charging principles to ensure that the system charges only when the price of electricity is favorable, or that the deposit doesn’t exceed a set maximum power level». Sicharge UC charging stations with a capacity of 150 kW are already in use at the VDL Bus & Coach Charging Test Center in Valkenswaard.
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CUMMINS
FPT INDUSTRIAL
splayed small and compact engines for touring, intercity and shuttle minibuses. The improved F series offers more torque, more fuel efficiency and low noise, for light passenger vehicles between 5 and 8 meters in length. The nominal powers range from 129 to 188 hp (96-140 kW) with a peak torque of up to 700 Nm. The four-cylinder Euro 6 F engines also include smart electronic management, telematics ready capability and an integral Stop/Start system. The Single ModuleTM exhaust aftertreatment enables to meet the strict Euro 6 Phase D regulations without the need for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. Cummins states that, consequently, «the cooling demands are lower, the architecture is simpler and the engine is able to realize its full power potential with ease».
and hybrid powertrain systems. The acquisition represents another step in FPT Industrial’s path towards electrification, one of the pillars of its multi-power propulsion strategy. Based in Coventry, United Kingdom, Potenza Technology has been at the forefront of electric powertrain technology since 1999 and has expertise in functional safety engineering, battery management systems for traction battery packs and design/development of electric and electronic systems. «We are doing our part to improve our engineering skills and we are pleased to welcome the Potenza Technology team to further contribute to our innovative powertrain solutions in terms of electrification», said Annalisa Stupenengo, CEO of FPT Industrial.
PT Industrial, a CNH Industrial brand, has announced Busworld Turkey (Istanbul, March 5-7), Cummins AT launched the latest Euro 6 Phase D design evolution Fthat it has acquired 100% of Potenza Technology, a comof the Cummins 2.8- and 3.8-liter F series engines. It also di- pany specialized in the design and development of electric
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RECORD YEARS FOR SOLARIS IN 2019
stood out with 162 units and an increase of 51%. As for new products, in 2019 Solaris presented the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus. The first order arrived from Italy with 12 units commissioned by SASA Bolzano (it Record numbers for the Polish manufacturer. will be delivered in 2021). Sales and turnover are increasing. Another novelty launched last year was the bi-articulated Trollino 24, the longest vehiHuge hike for electric buses cle assembled so far by the manufacturer was a record year for Solaris from Bolechowo. SOLARIS REVENUE (millions of PLN) Bus & Coach. Turnover incre- The latest development is Solaris High ased by 40% and sales reached the biggest Energy+ batteries which are characterized volume ever with 1,487 vehicles supplied. by a particularly high energy density. DeIt must be noticed that the previous record signed by the Solaris Research and Devesales volume was recorded in 2017 and was lopment Department, they take into account the needs of carriers who want to travel at almost 100 units lower (1,397). The biggest sales markets in 2019 were Po- least 200 km on a single charge, regardless land, Germany, Belgium, Lithuania and Italy. of the weather conditions and the use of air Alternative drive buses represented 40% of conditioning or heating. Solaris vehicles (in 2018 they constituted These batteries offer 79 kWh per pack. 29%). Among these, battery-powered buses “This means”, pointed out the manufacturer, “that in the case of BATTERY BUSES ORDERED IN EU+CH+NO SOLARIS ELECTRIC BUSES SOLD seven packs, that is how many can be installed at 2,341 506 the most in an articulated (orders) bus, it is possible to reach a nominal energy rate of 553 kWh”. In 2020 Solaris will 1,313 launch the latest model in the electric bus segment: 997 the Solaris Urbino 15 LE Electric. The tri-axle model is designed mainly for 354 customers in the Scandi243 148 navian market. The vehi47 cle will be available both as a city bus (class I) and
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SOLARIS BUS SALES in 2018 and 2019 Share of alternative drives vs. conventional ones
2019
(1,487 Vehicles)
2018
(1,226 Vehicles)
also as an intercity bus (class II). The contracts that will be carried out during 2020 include, among the others, the framework agreement for the supply of 250 Urbino 12 electric buses for the ATM of Milan and the order for 130 electric articulated Urbinos 18 for the operator MZA in Warsaw. «2019 was a record year for Solaris in many respects. This year we will face new challenges, mainly related to the continuous dynamic development of electromobility», said Javier Calleja, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach. «We expect further increases of sales and output. In 2020, we assume the supply of over 500 electric buses. Of course, this entails further investments and the optimization of maintenance processes and structures in order to ensure the highest possible quality for all our customers from the moment of vehicle delivery and for the entire vehicle lifespan».
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THE RESULTS OF DAIMLER FOR 2019
The turnover has slightly increased, while sales has remained stable. The results of the bus division were positive on the push of Latin America and Asia
he Daimler Group ended 2019 with an T overall turnover of over 172 billion euros (+3%). On the other hand, EBIT, the
DAIMLER BUSES REGIONS EU 30
Sales (units) 2018
2019
D%
9,284
9,283
+0
Messico
3,236
2,627
-19
Latin America
13,681
15,646
+14
Asia
3,172
3,400
+7
Rest of World
1,515
1,656
+9
TOTAL Daimler Buses
30,888
32,612
+6
sold including cars, vans, trucks and buses. As for the various production segments, the best performances were recorded by Mercecompany’s income before taxes and inte- des-Benz Van and Daimler Buses. The latrests decreased. The value decreased from ter recorded revenues for 4.7 billion euros 11.1 billion euros in 2018 to 4.3 with a de- (+5%) and EBIT has risen to 283 million crease of 61%. “The figure,” pointed out euros (+7%). Total sales also increased from Daimler, “reflects adjustments including 30,888 to 32,612 units with a 6% increase. expenses related to legal proceedings and The contribution comes, in addition to the related measures, restructuring actions, mer- favorable exchange rate, also from the good gers and acquisitions”. performance of business in Latin America As for sales, volumes remain almost unchan- where Daimler buses represented almost half ged compared to 2018 with 3.34 million units of the sales in 2019, with a 14% increase. The results were also positive in the Asian markets (+7%) while DAIMLER GROUP the delta was zero in the EuroDIVISIONS Revenue (millions EUR) EBIT (millions EUR) Sales (units) pean basin with 9,283 vehicles 2018 2019 D% 2018 2019 D% 2018 2019 D% sold in the EU 30 area (European Union+Switzerland and Norway). Mercedes-Benz Cars 93,103 93,877 +1 7,216 3,359 -53 2,382,791 2,385,432 +0 As for 2020, “Daimler expects unit sales of the group slightly Daimler Truck 38,273 40,235 +5 2,753 2,463 -11 517,335 488,521 -6 below the previous year level. Mercedes-Benz Van 13,626 14,801 +9 312 -3,085 421,401 438,386 +4 Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Trucks assume Daimler Buses 4,529 4,733 +5 265 283 30,888 32,612 +7 +6 a slight decrease in sales compaDaimler Mobility 26,269 28,646 +9 1,384 2,140 +55 red to 2019. Daimler Buses sees TOTAL Daimler Group 167,362* 172,745* +3 11,132 4,329 -61 3,352,415 3,344,951 +0 slightly higher sales numbers. At Daimler Mobility, new business *) Total turnover decreased due to the reconciliation. is expected to weaken slightly,
while contract volume is expected to remain at the level of the previous year. “ These is the market forecast made by the manufacturer before the spread of the COVID-19 virus that left China turned into a pandemic, as declared by the WHO last March 11. Everything must therefore be reviewed and re-evaluated, necessarily negatively for most of the economic sectors of Asia, Europe and the United States. The fundamental points in the future of the Daimler group remain CO2-neutral mobility and a significant digitization. «We are already pioneers for electric mobility with our trucks, vans and buses», said Ola Källenius, CEO of Daimler Ag. «In less than two years, we will have batteryelectric modes in our portfolio in all our main regions. Series-produced vehicles with hydrogen drive will follow by the end of the 2020s. And by 2039, we intend to offer new CO2 zero-emission vehicles in all segments of our major markets. Our goal is CO2-free transportation by 2050. But even in many years, electric trucks and buses will cost more than diesel models. A supportive framework is needed to make electric mobility more profitable also for commercial customers». Other articles about Daimler: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/evobus-italia-spa/
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THE LION’S CITY IS READY FOR E-MOBILITY The start of series production of the 12-meter MAN Lion’s City E is almost in the pipeline. 360° consultancy and a new assistance network to support companies
the Coronavirus will permit it, the IF 12-meter electric MAN Lion’s City will start to be sold in the next few months.
By adding this zero-emission variant to those with diesel, gas and hybrid drive,
the new generation of MAN city buses is thus complete. The European Union has approved the Clean Vehicle Directive, according to which in 2025 45% of all new vehicles of public
transport companies will have to be clean buses. Zero-emission vehicles will also have to account for half of these vehicles, and in 2030 the mandatory share of clean vehicles will increase to 65%, half of which must always be made up of zeroemission vehicles. With the Lion’s City E, MAN is now ready to support public transport companies in this important challenge.
Built on the basis of the new Lion’s City, the full-electric version can be distinguished for the curvature of the front of the roof, in continuity with the side fairings that hide the electrical equipment. Inside, the seating area in the rear of the vehicle has been optimized (there are four more seats), following the elimination of the engine compartment. The consequent positioning of the batteries on the roof not only ensures that they are not exposed to the common risk of rear-end collision, but it also makes maintenance easier. The 12-meter Lion’s City E can carry up to 88 passengers, 25 of whom seated. Interior climate relys on an automatic roof-mounted regulation system, with a
heat pump with 30 kWh thermoelectric elements and an additional heating system that uses alternative fuels (biodiesel, HVO). As for the electric drive, it is fitted with a 160 kW continuous power engine (270 kW of peak) which is mounted on the left side of the second axle. Power is supplied by six lithium-ion battery modules (30 cells per module) for a total capacity of 480 kWh, all mounted on the roof, featuring a temperature management system to improve efficiency and enable a vehicle range of up to 200 km. In particularly favorable conditions, the range can reach 270 km. The batteries are charged at the depot via a male CCS connector (Combined Charging System). With a power of MAN LION’S CITY E 100 kW, the 12-meter bus can be completely charged in less than Length mm 12,185 3 hours. Width mm 2,550 Following a survey involving Height mm 3,320 around 200 customers at EuropeWheelbase mm 6,005 an level and the feedback obtaiFront overhang mm 2,775 ned from different cities, MAN Rear overhang mm 3,405 came to the conclusion that in Seats max 25+1H daily use it is more important to ensure a flexible and functioTotal seats max 88+1H+1 nal service without intermediate Electric motor rear / central charges than an unlimited range Power cont/max kW 160/270 that needs charges along the roTorque max Nm 2,100 ute. Batteries lithium ion NMC To allow customers to achieve Capacity 480 kWh the maximum added value in the Charging system CCS up to 150 kW (CC) transition from “low emissions” Charging time 3 hours to “zero emissions”, MAN proAutonomy km 200-270 vides a 360° consultancy (MAN GVW kg 19,500 Transport Solutions), able to offer customized solutions concer-
ning operation, infrastructure, assistance and maintenance in the field of e-mobility. It leads to the establishment of route simulations, to the development of Business Case and complete operating modes. 42 MAN service centers in Europe already meet the electric vehicle standards. The long-term goal is to make 270 workshops available.
Only a few months are left before the 12-meter Lion’s City E series production will start, while for the 18-meter version we will have to wait until the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, the testing of a fleet of 15 buses continues. The fleet has been made available to the main public transport companies in five European countries: Germany, France, Luxembourg, Spain and Belgium. Altri articoli su MAN Truck & Bus: https://bustocoach.com/costruttore/282/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - April 2020
OTOKAR - Sultan Mega (Navigo T)
OTOKAR - Doruk T (Ulyso T)
hile all scheduled exhibitions in Europe W were canceled one after the other due to the outbreak of Coronavirus epidemic, Busworld Turkey took place regularly at the Expo Center in Istanbul from 5 to 7 March. Now in its eighth edition, it has seen the par-
OTOKAR - Kent Electra (e-Kent) OTOKAR - Sultan LF (Agilo C) ticipation of 128 exhibitors (112 in the 2018 edition) and 7,935 visitors despite travel restrictions on arrivals adopted in those days from the Turkish authorities. With the exception of 18 foreign component specialists, the exhibitors were just Turkish. Vehicle manufacturers were even 100% Turkish and in any case only eight. The Chinese Icarus (Suzhou) Vehicle System should also have been added but it had to renounce. Important brands such as BMC and Temsa (which stopped production at the end of the last year), as well as MAN and Mercedes, which have major bus plants in Turkey, didn’t display their products. The internal market crisis certainly burdened the participation of local manufacturers to Busworld. The domestic market decreased by about 50% in 2019 compared to the The coronavirus didn’t stop the 8th edition of Busworld previous year and by two thirds compared Turkey. At the stands of the Expo Center in Istanbul there
DESPITE VIRUS AND CRISIS OF THE TURKISH MARKET
TURKISH MARKET (buses from 7.5 to 18 meters) AUTOBUS TYPE 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019
Midibus
4,002
4,689
3,092
3,291
2,754
Bus & Coach
2,146
2,976
2,415
1,947
1,352
692
TOTAL
6,148
7,665
5,507
5,238
4,106
2,112
Source: Otomotiv Sanayii Derneği (OSD).
1,420
AUTOBUS FOR USE
were local manufacturers and a big amount of spare parts
to 2015. The situation is the same with data provided by the OSD, the National Association of Home Builders (which does not count the volumes of BMC and Guleryuz) or other sources. CITYBUS MARKET IN TURKEY AUTOBUS TYPE
Tuurism
3,663
3,223
2,334
2,609
456
357
Citybus 7,5>9,5 meters
Urban
1,629
2,887
2,115
2,270
1,580
574
Citybus 10>18 meters
Intercity
1,150
1,336
1,005
641
1,819
1,268
Source: TÜiK funtil 2017. 2018 and 2019 BMC source.
TOTAL Citybus Source: BMC
2018
2019
990
280
590
294
1,580
574
According to data provided by BMC, the city bus segment suffered the biggest decrease (-63.7%). The best performances were recorded by Anadolu Isuzu with 34.3% (thanks to 146 8.5-meter vehicles), BMC with 31.9% (thanks to 164 12-meter vehicles) and Otokar with 16%. Unfortunately for other applications there is no reliable data. It should be noted that Otokar declares that on the local market, one third of the buses sold are theirs. The fall of the Turkish domestic market did not however affect the volume of bus production by companies associated with the
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AUTOBUS TYPE
TURKISH BUS PRODUCTION 2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Ford Otosan
33,864
45,453
43,273
53,806
55,892
61,063
Karsan
1,544
1,625
1,142
1,230
1,042
566
Total Minibus
35,420
47,078
44,415
55,036
56,934
61,629
A. Isuzu
1,764
2,025
1,117
902
1,079
1,174
Karsan
99
602
152
327
213
115
Otokar
2,066
2,815
990
1,319
1,123
758
Temsa
1,395
1,689
1,071
1,184
901
479
Total Midibus
5,324
7,131
3,330
3,732
3,316
2,526
Anadolu Isuzu
151
462
236
353
414
321
Karsan
43
384
91
180
339
527
MAN
1,051
1,743
1,826
2,145
2,558
2,923
Mercedes Benz TĂźrk
3,686
4,253
4,231
3,792
3,708
4,133
MINIBUS
MIDIBUS
ANADOLU ISUZU - Novociti Volt
ANADOLU ISUZU - Citiport 12 CNG
BUS & COACH
Otokar
406
714
665
493
594
730
Temsa
1,105
1,233
1,034
1,203
928
565
Total Bus & Coach
6,442
9,176
8,880
9,528
8,541
9,199
Source: Otomotiv Sanayii DerneÄ&#x;i (OSD).
OSD. By adding the number of midibuses and buses & coaches, 11,725 vehicles were manufactured in 2019, with a minimal decrease compared to the previous year (-1.1%). Midibuses decreased to 2,526 (-23.8%), far from over 5,000 units manufactured in 2014 and 2015. Large-size buses are instead increasing again by reaching 9,199 units (+ 7.7%). However, as for the minibuses, the data provided by OSD is not completely sufficient compared to the overall figures since it reports only the number of Karsan and Ford Otosan minibuses, ignoring the large group of bodybuilders that set up minibuses built on commercial vehicles of the main brands. As always, production is lead by the share of exports which increased from 71.8% in 2018 to 87.4% in 2019. Midibuses increased by 41.8% reaching 1,200 units, driven by the excellent performance of Anadolu Isuzu (853 vehicles).
Large-size buses also increased (+ 19.5%), with 9,045 vehicles exported. Of these, about 77% was manufactured in the local plants of Mercedes and MAN, to which are added 730 of Otokar (+ 22.9%), 527 of Karsan (+ 55.5%), 565 of Temsa ( -39.1%) and 321 of Anadolu Isuzu (-22.5%). In the stands of the Expo Center in Istanbul, in addition to the specialists in components, only three of the main manufacturers were on display: Otokar, Anadolu Isuzu and Karsan supported by Mapar Otomotiv (dealer of MAN) and a handful of minibus outfitters (Bur-Can, Can-Can, Erduman, Karadag, Ugur Karoser). In addition to displaying five of its models, Otokar took advantage of Busworld Turkey to underline its leadership on the domestic market, where one third of the amount of buses sold are theirs. At the same time, in
OTOKAR - Atak Electric
MAPAR
2019 the number of exported buses increased, reaching 970 units (+28.6%), thanks to a consolidated presence in 50 countries, starting from Malta, Italy, Serbia and France. Otokar committed strongly to the field of technological innovation with around 19 million euros spent in 2019 in research and development (153 million in the last ten years). The latest model resulting from this commitment is the 12-meter e-Kent electric city bus (launched last year), powered by motors on the wheels on the ZF axle, with a power of 250 kW. It features lithium-ion batteries (300 kWh) and a braking energy recovery system (15-20%) which enables a declared range of 300 km. It can carry up to 95 passengers.
It was supported on display at Busworld Turkey by three models of the Sultan series. These are the 8.5-meter low floor (also known as Agilo C), the 8.5-meter touring bus Sultan Mega (Navigo T) with 35+1+1 seating arrangement and the 7.2-meter version for multiple applications with 29+1 seating arrangement. Finally, on display there was also the 10-meter touring Doruk T (known as Ulyso T) with 39 or 43+1+1 seating arrangement and LDWS, AEBS, ASR and ESP installed as standard. Also for Anadolu Isuzu, the share of buses destined for export increased (1,199 vehicles, + 29.2%) which account for more than 80% of its production. The declared goal is
AUTOBUS TYPE
EXPORT BY MANUFACTURER 2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
26,426
38,195
34,507
45,663
47,631
49,149
105
134
47,736
49,283
MINIBUS Ford Otosan Karsan Total Minibus
21
60
283
131
26,458
38,255
34,790
45,794
626
136
486
350
508
853
MIDIBUS Anadolu Isuzu Karsan
0
74
15
73
15
77
Otokar
197
233
290
191
257
203
Temsa
1
4
124
96
66
67
824
447
915
710
846
1,200
122
152
179
338
420
346
Total Midibus
UGUR KAROSER
KARADAG
BUS & COACH Anadolu Isuzu Karsan
3
0
90
160
293
523
937
1,493
1,717
2,007
2,425
2,892
2,954
3,298
3,610
3,396
3,494
3,982
Otokar
191
328
373
353
497
767
Temsa
422
437
529
774
579
535
4,629
5,708
6,631
7,161
7,569
9,045
MAN Mercedes Benz Türk
Total Bus & Coach
Source: Otomotiv Sanayii Derneği (OSD).
to extend its presence from 43 to over 60 countries by 2023, focusing mainly on the midibus range. At the exhibition in Istanbul, Anadolu Isuzu exhibited the 7.8-meter low entry Novociti Life both in the diesel version powered by a 180 hp FPT engine and coupled to Allison automatic transmission, and the Novociti Volt electric version powered by a 200 kW engine and two battery capacity levels: 140 kWh for a range of 210 km or 268 kWh for a range of 400 km. Batteries are guaranteed for five years or 250,000 km. The 12-meter low floor Citiport CNG is powered by a 300 hp natural gas Cummins engine and it can carry up to 90 passengers. Also on display was the 7.3-meter Novo Lux touring bus powered by a 190 hp Isuzu front engine which can carry up to 29 passengers. Karsan has instead bet everything on electric buses and has displayed again its Jest and Atak. The first was introduced on inter-
national markets in November 2018, while the second in June 2019. 68 and 18 units were sold re- ERDUMAN spectively in this period. The Jest Electric is a 6-meter low-floor bus, equipped with a BMW 125 kW electric motor and 44 or 88 kWh batteries produced by BMW. The declared range is 210 km and it features energy recovery during regenerative braking. Charging can be slow (8 hours) or fast in just an hour. The Atak Electric is instead an 8.3-meter bus powe- red by a 230 kW engine and 220 kWh BMW batteries for a range of 300 km. It can carry up to 52 passengers.
BUR-CAN
As in previous editions, at Busworld in Istanbul there was also a show of touring buses refurbished by Mapar. It is a MAN Truck & Bus dealer that supports the assistance
CAN-CAN and sale of spare parts and the rewamping of second-hand touring buses, which return to the market completely renewed. Finally, to represent the large group of local minibus manufacturer, five of them exhibited their solutions built on the Mercedes Sprinter, Iveco Daily and Volkswagen Crafter commercial vehicles. Retrofitting for every type of applications were displayed in the stands of Bur-Can, Can-Can, Erduman, Ugur Karoser and Karadag. Each one has a particular interior and exterior design but is overall similar to each other. For example, both the Sprinter 19 which has been extended by 50 centimeters in order to have 24 seats on board and the 20-seater Crafter Tourism feature a special rear luggage compartment, branded Minabus (Caradag Oto). Other articles about International events: https://bustocoach.com/en/event-ads/
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