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RAMPINI-CAETANO Commercial agreement between the two manufacturers.
SOLARIS New driver assistance systems for the Urbino range.
VOLVO The double-decker will be sold in 2020.
IN THE FOREGROUND
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MAN TRUCK & BUS The Lion’s Intercity will be powered by new engines.
VAN HOOL On the track was tested the whole EX e TX touring coach range.
BUSWORLD EUROPE in Brussels, the focus was on electric buses.
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SOLARIS ELECTRIC BUSES IN HUNGARY
AMBITIOUS GOAL FOR THE eCITARO
November 18, the operator ESWE Verkeh based in Wiesbahe Polish manufacturer has signed the first contract in Hungary T for electric buses. These are 10 Solaris Urbino Electric buses ON den, Germany, handed over the first fully-electric Mercedes(six 12-meters and four 8.9 meter long). The contract also includes Benz eCitaro city buses. The vehicles are part of a large-scale order for
five stationary chargers. Deliveries are scheduled within 11 months from the signing of the contract. The vehicles will be fitted with a modern air conditioning system with a roof heating function, USB ports in the passengers compartment, a passenger information system with directional boards and internal LED displays, a video monitoring system, fire detection and extinguishing system. The driver’s cabin is a closed type. Both the models will be powered by 160-kW central engine and fitted with Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of 250 kWh on the 12-m version and 200 for the smaller one.
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SCANIA COACH FOR THE SKY TEAM
lexander Dennis has delivered five Plaxton Panorama A double deck coaches to West Coast Motors, who will run the new fleet for Scottish Citylink on the AIR service
from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport. The double-deckers are fitted with 75 comfortable and deeply upholstered seats. Amenities fitted to the seat backs include fold-down tables, reading lights, mobile device holders and USB chargers. On the lower deck, vis-à-vis seating is provided around two tables with integrated wireless device charging. In addition to the luggage hold, passengers can place their suitcases on a dedicated rack on the lower deck as well as smaller items in the overhead luggage racks provided above all seats. Citylink is a long distance express coach operator in Scotland, Ireland and England. The company was formed as a subsidiary of Scottish Transport Group in March 1985. Since September 2005 it has been operated as a 65/35 joint venture between ComfortDelGro and Stagecoach.
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56 eCitaro buses. Further seven units will be delivered this year while the remaining ones are planned for 2020. With their electric-bus switch-over plan, ESWE Verkehr and the city of Wiesbaden are moving closer towards achieving their ambitious aim of being the first town in Germany to implement the vision of emission-free public transport. The consultancy team at Daimler Buses eMobility Consulting are assisting ESWE in the conversion of their fleet to electromobility solutions. «This handover of the fully-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro», underlines the manufacturer, «is proof of how Daimler Trucks & Buses is moving a step closer toward its aim of only supplying new vehicles equipped with tank-to-wheel CO2-neutral drive systems from 2039 in the European, Japanese and NAFTA markets».
ELECTRIC BUSES IN SWEDEN
olvo Buses will deliver 157 articulated electric buses to Transdev Sweden starting in 2020. The buses will operate on different routes in Gothenburg even in areas or zones with special restrictions. All of the buses belong to the recently launched Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated. This model can carry up to 150 passengers with an energy consumption that is 80 per cent lower than the corresponding diesel bus. The vehicles will be charged at quick-charge stations along the route, using the common charging interface OppChargeTM. In addition to the electric buses, Transdev has ordered 27 Euro VI buses for regional operations, running on biodiesel.
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he manufacturer from Södertälje has developed a T coach for the Swedish cross-country national team. Equipped with a waxing trailer, the vehicle has various
ergonomic and technological solutions, such as solar panels to power LED lighting and other devices (they will produce 1,000 kWh per year) and the infrared heating system which, compared to traditional convection heaters, reduce energy requirements by 60%. Infrared heaters keep passengers warm while also heating fabrics for greater comfort in areas reserved for medical treatments and massages. Fans have also been installed to dry wet clothing. On the bus, which accommodates 12 to 14 people, it is also possible to prepare meals or work.
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BYD ELECTRIC BUSES IN GERMANY
he German transport companies Bogestra and HCR placed T an order for 22 fully electric 12-meter BYD eBuses. It is BYD’s first order for zero emission buses in Germany. The
first vehicles will arrive in summer 2020 and will be deployed on route 354 in Bochum, route 380 in Gelsenkirchen, and in Herne. With the purchase of these eBuses, Bogestra and HCR will make a significant contribution to the electrification of public transport and the improvement of air quality in the Ruhr Metropolitan Region. It is BYD’s first order for zero emission buses in Germany. Gli eBus BYD‘s 12 meter eBuses can carry up to 80 passengers and have a single charge range of more than 200 kilometers with air conditioning. Read the complete news on: https://bustocoach.com/en/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - December 2019
RAMPINI AND CAETANO BUS AGREEMENT
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
The two manufacturers have signed a commercial agreement aimed at extending the offer of electricpowered buses on the European market
The Solaris Urbino range is equipped with new advanced driver assistance systems: from the Collision Mitigation System to the MobilEye Shield+, up to the MirrorEye
agreements. Rampini and CaetanoBus signed an agreement which provides for the integration of the ranges in their respective markets. Rampini is incorporating CaetanoBus’ eCity Gold 10.7m and 12m in its product portfolio as E100 and E120 for the Italian market. CaetanoBus will incorporate instead Rampini’s E60 and E80 in its range as e.City Gold 6 and e.City Gold 8 for the Portuguese market. «The new zero-e-
gly common feature in the latest generation buses. This is due also to the EU legislation which has enforced many of these systems in the list of mandatory equipment for new buses starting from 2022. On this issue, Solaris Bus & Coach presented innovations for the Urbino range starting with the CMS (Collision Mitigation System). The system, already used on touring buses, initiates automatic braking in the event of a potential collision detected by a special radar. At that point, the system goes into braking mode, reducing speed and alleviating the consequences of a potential impact. Another device is the MobilEye Shield+, which enhances visibility thanks to external cameras. It enables to detect pedestrians and cyclists who can not be seen from the
he growing demand for electric buses on T European markets encourages producers to expand the offer, also with commercial
mission buses E100 and E120», commented the General Manager of Rampini, Fabio Magnoni, «allow us to provide an increasingly wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions in response to the growing environmental awareness that meets the goals of the decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation enshrined in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Electric mobility plays a crucial role in the transport landscape of the new millennium». «With this partnership,” stated CaetanoBus CEO, Jorge V. Pinto, “CaetanoBus strengthens and expands its portfolio of electric mobility products, thus taking another step to create a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable transport solutions. We are confident that this will also increase the competitiveness of electric vehicles in the European market, accelerating the transition to zero-emission mobility». Other articles about Rampini: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/rampini-carlo-spa/
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he driver assistance and support functioT nalities, the so-called ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), are an increasin-
mirrors, warning with acoustic and visual signals. It also reacts to lane changes or when the appropriate distance to the preceding vehicle is not maintained and alerts the driver. The device can recognize speed limits and informs the driver on the display. The MirrorEye replaces the regular rear-view mirrors bringing several advantages. The cameras considerably widen the field of view and improve vehicle aerodynamics. Furthermore, screens and cameras always display the optimal scope regardless of the driver’s height. Cameras are heated, so they do not freeze nor fog up and are also easier to clean thanks to their small size.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - December 2019
VOLVO DOUBLE DECKER IN 2020
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.
The Volvo 9700 DD, a model bodied by the Finnish Carrus Delta, will be launched next year. It is designed primarily for the Nordic market new arrival is on the way for the VolA vo Buses family. We are almost at the launch, which will probably take place at the beginning of next year. The unborn bus is the Volvo 9700 DD, a model that will debut among the touring coaches of the 9000 series. The vehicle is a double-decker designed primarily for the Nordic markets. The body is manufactured by the Finnish company Car-
rus Delta OY, which has been working with Volvo Buses for years and can be considered the main Scandinavian coachbuil-
der. Volvo Buses revealed just a few information about the 9700 DD double-decker bus: it is over 4 meters (4.25 to be precise) high and it is powered by the Volvo D11K 11-liter 460-hp engine. In addition to being powered by diesel fuel, the engine is certified to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and B100 biodiesel. «Even now, before the launch» said Niklas Orre, Vice President Coach Sales at Volvo Buses, «there is already a considerable demand for the 9700 DD from our customers, which proves that the new model is highly attractive on the market». «When it is launched» added Orre, «the 9700 DD will be part of the Volvo’s product range for express coaches together with the 9700 and the award-winning 9900». We just need to wait for the launch in 2020.
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CIRCONTROL
EBERSPÄCHER
ircontrol launches Raption 150, a new C model of the Raption’s fast charger range that can charge 150 kW at 600
volts, a voltage that is suitable for electric buses. It is suitable for charging at terminal stations where the bus can stop longer to charge 35kW in fifteen minutes and then complete the journey to the other terminal station. Thanks to its modular technology, Raption 150 allows a high uptime as well as scalability from 100kW to 150kW and simultaneous DC charge by dividing the available power. The gun locking function and the cable floating design result in a reduction of cable breaking risk and a front locked door that enables an easy access to the inside of the charger. The 8-inch touch-screen provides readable instructions and a courtesy light that increases comfort.
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VALEO
aleo’s new REVO-E HP R744 is also designed for hybrid and electric buses. It is a fully electric roof-mounted air conditioner equipped with a heat pump function. The zero-emission system operates with the natural refrigerant R744 at external temperatures between -20 and 44 degrees Celsius. The fully automatic system selects the appropriate operating mode, switching from air conditioning to heat pump or de-icing function that activates below an external temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, preventing it from icing up that can happen with traditional heat pumps. Valeo’s engineers then developed Thermo HV, a high-voltage heater for electric buses with a fully adjustable thermal power. Small, light and noiseless, it can fit even into the tightest spaces. The Thermo HV modular heater is part of a comprehensive portfolio of Valeo heating units which range between 12 and 32 kW.
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nvironmental sustainabiE lity, climate comfort and increased safety are the edges
of the AC 136 HP CO2, Eberspchär’s new electric roofmounted air-conditioning system for hybrid and electric buses. The use of R744 refrigerant (carbon dioxide) ensures an optimal climate comfort in the passenger compartment in temperate climates at all times of the year. “Electric heat pumps draw heat from the ambient air with a high COP value - Coefficient of Perfor-mance”, explained Eberspächer. “In this way, they not only heat the out blown air much mo-re efficiently than other electric or water heaters, but also reduce the load on the bus batte-ry.” CO2 then allows heat pumps to operate in lower temperatures than chemically produced refrigerants. Furthermore, it is not flammable or toxic compared to other natural refrigerants such as ammonia or hydrocarbons. They will be offered on European markets from 2021.
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LUMINATOR
he Luminator Technology Group T includes ten brands specialised in passenger information and video se-
curity systems. Among the innovations launched at Busworld in Brussels, there are new digital e-paper displays, which also work in locations without a power supply. They are specially designed for public transport networks and they display real-time trip information through an easyto-read illuminated design that emits no light pollution. The built-in software enables to monitor, manage and update all signs in the system from a central location. The use of solar power also reduce energy consumption and costs. «The largest project of this type», said Luminator Technology, «is currently being implemented in Austin, Texas, where by the end of the year over 140 32- and 13-inch e-paper displays will be installed at bus and subway stations for the operator Capital Metro».
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - December 2019
D 1556 LOH 12
LOH 11
he MAN Lion’s Intercity will be poweT red by the new 9-liter D1556 LOH engine, which for over a year was mounted on
the MAN Lion’s City city range. It represents an alternative to the tried-and-tested 6.9-liter D0836 and brings the advantages of increased efficiency and engine durability. Mounted vertically, the D15 is available in three power levels, that is 280, 330 and 360 hp (206, 243 and 265 kW) and a maximum torque of 1,200, 1,400 and 1,600 Nm respectively, already available at 800900 rpm. In terms of emission reduction, the Euro 6d level is achieved through the use of SCR technology (without EGR) in conjunction with the CRT (Continuously Regenerating Trap) filter. Other features of the new D15 are the Common Rail injection system with PRV (Pressure Relief Valve), the new steel pistons and the rounded valves that allow an injection pressure of up to 2,500 bar and an ignition pressure of up to 230 bar. On the new Lion’s Intercity it is now also possible to use the new-generation automated TipMatic transmission (improved moving-off behaviour) as an alternative to the six-speed manual ZF or the ZF or Voith automatic transmission.
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NEW MUSIC IN THE ENGINE COMPATMENT
The new 9-liter D15 engine will be mounted on the MAN Lion’s Intercity. It comes with three power levels, excellent torque values and the Euro 6d emission level The Intercity has a standard access configuration with full-height glass doors, single for the front door and double for the central one. It is available in three lengths: 12.280 mm with a maximum capacity of 55 seats;
13,054 mm with 59 seats and 13,254 with 63 seats. In any case, it is possible to request the hydraulic lift on the central door and the corresponding wheelchair area with removable cab base.
Standard production of the Lion’s Intercity equipped with the new D15 engine will start in May 2020 but it can already be ordered in all Europe. Other articles about MAN Truck & Bus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/man-truck-bus-ag-de/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - December 2019
VAN HOOL COACHES ON THE CIRCUIT On the Mortefontaine circuit, the full range of touring coaches was tested. It was the right occasion to take stock of the Van Hool’s global development strategies
ust two weeks after Busworld Europe, J where Van Hool focused on his latest innovations (see article on the following
pages), the Belgian manufacturer gathered together the international press to take stock of its production strategies and test the behaviour of the entire touring coach range on the Mortefontaine circuit in France, both on the parabolic oval track (3 km) and on the external road circuit (5.2 km) and in the area which was specifically set up for maneuverability tests. But first things first. Van Hool has proven itself as one of the leading independent manufacturers in the European industrial vehicle manufacturer panorama, with an annual production of about 1,300 buses and coaches, and 3,500 trailers, semi-trailers and tank containers, with an annual turnover (2018) of 558 million euros. Bus production is provided by the central
factory in Koningshooikt, in Belgium and the Skopje plant in Macedonia, in operation since July 2013. In Belgium, about 200 buses and 250 coaches of the TX series are manufactured annually. In Skopje, around 850 coaches are instead produced, which represents practically the entire EX and TX series for the American market including the new CX54E electric coach presented at Busworld. It should be underlined that Van Hool has been on the North American market since 1987 where, through its local supplier ABC Companies, it has sold over 10 thousand vehicles, gaining a market share of 35% in the private sector. To build a significant presence also in the public sector, which is estimated to have a potential of 5/7 thousand vehicles per year, Van Hool is completing the construction of a high-capacity plant (similar to that of Skopje) in Morristown,
Tennessee, which should be completed in the first half of 2020. The investment is worth $ 47 million. As for the range of Van Hool touring coaches offered on European markets, there are two product lines: the EX, characterized by flexibility of application and cost savings, and the most luxurious TX, used for long-distance services.Common feature is that all models are equipped with new generation DAF/Paccar MX engines, desired transmission and 315/80 R 22.5 tires.
EX - RANGE
The flexibility of the EX
With the recent addition of the 10.7-meter EX11, the number of models of the EX series has increased to nine. They are divided into three different heights (H, M and L) and four lengths, identified in the initials by the number of rows of seats (nominal). We thus start from the L, with a total height of 3,545 mm and three lengths: 10.7 meters (11 rows of seats), 12.5 meters (15 rows) and 13.2 meters (16 rows). They are followed by the M, with a height of 3.675 mm and a nominal capacity of 15 or 16 rows of seats. Finally, the high-floor H with a height of 3,805 mm, now available not only in
the two previous two-axle versions but also in the 14.2-meter (17 rows) and 13.4-meter (16row) three-axle versions. The MX11 engines with power output from 251 to 330 kW (341-449 hp) are mounted on the two-axle EX which can be coupled with the manual GO 230, automatic ZF or automated ZF Traxon gearboxes. The three-axle versions are powered by the 355-kW (483 hp) MX13 coupled with the Traxon or the Allison automatic transmission.
Comfort with the TX
The five models of the TX series are all three-axle coaches powered by the MX13
engine with 355 or 390 kW (483 or 530 hp) coupled to ZF Traxon or Allison automatic transmission. Optional accessories to increase passenger comfort are limitless. The TX Acron is the lowest in the category (3.6 meters high) and is offered in the lengths of 13.2, 14 and 15 meters (16, 17 and 18 rows of seats). The TX Astron is the variant that has been raised to 3.73 meters in order to increase the luggage compartment capacity of the two longer versions. Same height for the Astronef TX, that is characterized by rows of seats arranged like a parterre, i.e. on a platform sloped towards the back. In addition to the variant with 16 and
TX/TDX - RANGE
17 seat rows, is available also the 12.3-meter version with 15 rows. The TX Altano is available in three different lengths: 13.2 meters (17 rows), 14 meters (18 rows) and 15 meters (19 rows). They are characterised by a lowered driving position and an increased height of the luggage compartment whose capacity varies depending on the models, from 12.3 to 17.4 cubic meters. There are also two TDX versions of the Altano which are 13.5 meters (20 rows) and 14.6 meters (21 rows) long and which feature a longer front overhang that allows to mount a row of three seats or a wheelchair space behind the driver. Finally, there are the classic TDX Astromega double-decker buses in the 13.1-meter (25 rows) and 14.1-meter (27 rows) lengths. Six models of the EX and 5 TX/TDX series with different powertrain have been tested on the Mortefontaine circuits, proving uniform driving stability (particularly good for the double-decker buses), good internal noiselessness (obviously better on the TX) and brilliance in the responses/reactivity of the engines. However, it should be noted that each vehicle was fitted with the most powerful version and the vehicles run empty, without passengers on board. Other articles about Van Hool: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/van-hool-nv-be/
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THE FESTIVAL OF ELECTRIC BUSES Moving the location from Kortrijk to Brussels was good for the 25th edition of Busworld Europe. The number of exhibitors and visitors has increased. However, not many innovations for the coaches
DAIMLER BUSES
aimler Buses displayed its full range of D brands with Mercedes-Benz, Setra and Omniplus. The focus was on the global e-
managers of Daimler Buses already confirm three-digit orders and vehicles are already running in regular service in Berlin, Hamburg, mobility system, starting with the full electric Oslo and Ystad (Sweden). The eCitaro can be supplied with a maximum of 12 battery packs for a ran-ge of about 170 km. From 2020, the articulated version equipped with 145 seats will be available first and then equipped with solid-state batteries (lithium polymer batteries). In 2021, an eCitaro equipped with the next gene-ration of batteries will be launched and then from 2022 there will be a bat-tery-powered bus fitted with Range Extender (a hydrogen-based fuel cell that powers a high voltage battery with electricity). As far as touring coaches is concerned, it is worth mentioning that the 8.5-meter Sprinter Travel 75 was launched. It has a weight of MERCEDES E-CITARO 68 quintals, it is fitted with MERCEDES SPRINTER TRAVEL 75 SETRA S 531 19+1 seats, OM 651 163hp engine and 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission.
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ore space resulted in more exhibitors: 511 compared to 376 last year. M More accessibility resulted in more visitors: they increased from 37.274 to 39.798. These figures prove that having moved the headquarters from Kortrijk
to Brussels was a valid choice and therefore the success of Busworld Europe. This 25th edition (as it was also two years ago) was focused on new proposals for electric mobility that have been at the center of the offer of almost all bus manufacturers and in all sizes, from minibuses to articulated vehicles. Many of these had already been showed, however, last June at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Stockholm. There is just little to say about the proposals dedicated to medium- and longdistance services that historically had a leading role in previous editions. There was no real innovation, just some aesthetic finish, some range extensions with new lengths, some engine updates but nothing more. If you are looking for some innovation, you can find it in the safety systems offered, starting with cameras replacing the traditional rear-view mirrors. As in every other edition of Busworld Europe, the award of the title “Coach of the Year”, which went to MAN Lion’s Coach this year, has drawn attention to touring coaches. As for many prizes awarded for various reasons (about twenty), the high rate of inflation and the consequent loss of value must be underlined.
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SCANIA
he new generation Citywide range is the T top product of Scania’s regular line service transport offer. It has been modernised
starting from passenger capacity, comfort and driveability. It is now characterized by a lighter and completely new interior design, with wider side windows and a higher ceiling. It is obviously available with different fuel supply solutions. The top product at Busworld was the Citywide LF electric bus. It is 12 meters long and it features a powerful 300-kW engine with Scania oil jet cooling system. The eight batteries are equally divided between the roof and the rear overhang so as to maintain a lower center of gravity for better maneuverability and
driveability. It can carry up to 95 passengers on board and it has a range of 80-150 km. On display, was a model equipped with a 300 kW reverse pantograph mounted on the roof for fast charging. At the stand was exhibited also an Interlink intercity bus, recently offered also with LNG supply.
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INTERLINK LNG
CITYWIDE LF ELECTRIC
DAILY START NP
CREALIS IN MOTION CHARGING
any vehicles for all types of transport M were on show at the Iveco Bus’ stand. The proposals for regular line services are
strictly “no diesel”. For NGVs, were exhibited the small 6-meter Daily Start NP powered by the gas-powered 3-liter engine (136 hp) and the intercity Crossway and Crossway LE, both powered by the 360 hp gas-powered Cursor 9 engine.
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IVECO BUS
For electromobility, was displayed the 18.3-meter Crealis Electric equipped with In-Motion-Charging technology, the system that allows to charge vehicles while driving and that combines the use of electric overhead lines with the storage of energy in LTO batteries. It is powered by a 250-kW engine
MAN TRUCK & BUS
mong the innovations, there are the MAN Lion’s City 19, an 18.75-meter variant of the renovated MAN city bus. At Busworld it was equipped with an EfficientHybrid module and a turning assistance system with pedestrian recognition. On show, was also the
MAN LION’S CITY 19 NEOPLAN TOURLINER
12-meter Lion’s City E electric bus, available during the exhibition for driving tests. Another world premiére was the Lion’s Intercity Lite powered by the new 9-liter D1556 LOH (360 hp) engine and coupled to the 12-speed automatic transmission MAN Tip Matic Coach. For the minibus range, debuted the TGE City and the eTGE Combi with electric drive and capacity for 8 people. Manufactured by Neoplan, was exhibited also the Tourliner L with improved visiMAN LION’S CITY E bility in the first row thanks to the optiMAN TGE E mized B-pillar. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the MAN Lion’s Coach was awarded the title ‘Coach of the Year 2020’ at Busworld.
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CROSSWAY LE 12,9 CNG
and 55-kWh batteries. Two Heuliez Bus models (CNH group), both electrically powered, were on show, i.e. the 9.5-meter GX 137 E with 160-kW engine and 245-kWh batteries and the 18.2-meter E-Way articulated bus powered by a 200-kW electric engine and 102-kWh batteries.
HEULIEZ GX 137 E
For touring services, were exhibited the touring version of the Crealis and the Daily Tourys, a model offered in three sizes and coupled to a standard 8-speed Hi-Matic transmission, equipped with pneumatic rear suspension, LDWS driver assistance system, atmospheric LED lighting, 2.5 m3 luggage compartment and new interior luggage racks.
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VOLVO BUSES
the Swedish manufacturer ’s AT stand, two innovations were displayed: the new 15-meter version of the
Volvo 9700 touring coach and the Volvo 7900 Electric articulated city bus. With the first, Volvo is extending its offer for long-distance service vehicles. They are now available in four lengths (12, 13, 14 and 15 meters) for a total of nine versions to meet the most varied customer needs. The 15-meter 9700 not only can carry more passengers but also offers additional possibilities for customizing the available space.
9700 15 M
Even the newly developed bus in the range of zero-emission vehicles can boast a higher transport capacity: the 7900 Electric articulated bus can accommodate up to 150 passengers. According to the manufacturer, energy consumption is reduced by 80% compared to a diesel-powered bus.
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7900 ELECTRIC ARTICULATED
VDL BUS & COACH
ALSTOM
APTIS
URBINO 12 HYDROGEN
SOLARIS hree new products were exhibited by the
fter two years of trials in French A and European cities, here is the first standard model of the Aptis electric bus,
T Polish brand: the Urbino 18 electric bus equipped with new batteries, the Urbino 12
whose development takes account of the feedback from operators and passengers. The weight has been therefore reduced by 15% thanks to innovative batteries, the capacity is higher, sliding doors are larger and it features a new air conditioning system and a hydraulic suspension system. Alstom then presented SRS, a completely safe system, at ground level, conductive and static, for charging buses during service or in depot.
of the new hydrogen-powered generation and the Trollino 24 bi-articulated bus. The electric articulated bus, now sold in TROLLINO 24
URBINO 18 ELECTRIC
more than 200 units, is equipped with Solaris High Energy+ batteries which, according to the manufacturer, ensure a range of 200 km on a single charge. The Urbino 18 on display (120 seats in total) was fitted with seven 553-kWh battery packs. The Urbino 12 Hydrogen is equipped with a state-of-the-art fuel cell that acts as a miniature hydrogen fuel cell on board the vehicle. This technology would enable to travel 350 km autonomously. The maximum transport capacity was achieved by the five-door bi-articulated Trollino which can accommodate up to 215 passengers. It is powered by two 160-kW engines.
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hree new models were displayed by the T Belgian Van Hool: the EX11, which is the fourth model of the EX family in 11m size, the EX15, the EX16 and the EX17. With the low-floor and the standard L and H variants, the complete range of the EX series includes 10 versions. The models are available with DAF engines of the NG generation, coupled to manual, automated and automatic transmission. Another premiére was the Exqui.City18 FC CX45E
the field of electromobility, VDL, IN which now has more than 450 electric buses in operation in Europe plus
VAN HOOL
hydrogen articulated tram bus, one of the eight BRT models ordered in 2017 in Pau (France). The vehicle emits water vapor thanks to the hydrogen which is converted into current electricity by reverse electrolysis. Unused energy is stored in lithium batteries and used when needed. It can carry up to 125 passengers on board. It can be charged in 10 minutes and it has a declared range of
EX11H
300 km. Finally, was exhibited the CX45E, an electric coach for the North American market. It is fitted with Proterra E2 batteries and it has an estimated range of 300 km. It will be used for commuters and/or on short-distance regular services. Over 10,000 Van Hool vehicles are circulating on American roads and are sold by ABC Bus Companies.
EXQUI.CITY 18 FC (Pau)
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another 420 in delivery by the end of 2019, has launched the Citea SLE-129 Electric. The vehicle is built on the tried-and-tested SLF powertrain and can also be used also on regional lines offering longer charging intervals thanks to the 288-kWh high-capacity battery pack and the pantograph for fast charging. The vehicle on display had a maximum number of seats fa- CITEA SLE 129 EL cing forward and featured a third door. On show was also the SLFA-180 Electric articulated bus, always equipped with 288kWh batteries and pantograph. In the CITEA SLFA-180 ELECTRIC diesel version, was exhibited the Citea Light Low Entry. For the Futura range, now fitted standard with Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), were exhibited the FDD2-141/2600 double-decker touring coaches in the 48+2+1+1 arrangement equipped with all the comforts (including the kitchen) and the FHD2-129/2100 fitted with ultra-deluxe VDL seats complete with adjustable headrests. They were supported by the FHD2-139/2300 intercity bus equipped with a lift and quick-release seats for up to 15 disabled passengers.
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TEMSA
ogether with T the well-known models of
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lternative solutions were on show also at the Turkish Otokar’s stand, which exhibited the Kent C with electric drive and the Kent CNG with natural gas supply. Presented for the first time at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Stockholm last June, the e-Kent C is a 12-meter low-floor powered by ZF axle wheel-hub motors, with
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a power output of 250 kW. It features lithium-ion batteries (300 kWh) and braking energy recovery system (15-20%) for a declared range of 300 km. It will be delivered in the European market in 2020. The Kent was displayed also in the new 12-meter variant with lowered accesses: the Kent U LE.
ISUZU
nadolu Isuzu displayed nine models among which the Novociti Volt and the Citivolt electric buses and the Interliner 13 CNG. The first is the battery-powered alter ego of the Novociti Life launched in 2018. It is a full-electric midibus in two versions with different capacities and range levels. The 200-kWh batteries ensure, according to Isuzu, a range of up to 270 km. Three roofmounted solar panels support low-voltage equipment, thus improving the range. It is powered by a 200-kWh engine and it enables fast charging in just two hours. Another electric bus is the 12-meter low-floor Citivolt which can accommodate 90 passengers. It is powered by a Siemens motor (230 kW) and 351-kWh lithium-ion batteries. The deNOVOCITI VOLT
E-KENT C
clared range is up to 300 km. The Interliner 13 CNG is a short-distance service gas-powered vehicle equipped with Cummins engine (320 hp) and 1,520-liter roof-mounted tanks.
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CITIVOLT 12 INTERLINER 13 CNG
The 13-meter Territo School is the testimonial of the new Territo range. It is a functional vehicle with optimized length and capacity, independent front suspension and a large luggage compartment. For touring services, Otokar exhibited the three-door Ulyso T, for the first time complete with a wheelchair lift.
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the Maraton, HD and MD series, Temsa displayed again the battery-powered Avenue Electron but with a new cockpit design. The new Temsa AVENUE ELECTRON Tech initiative was then presented with its first product: the Battery Pack which, according to the manufacturer, “could power up the International Space Station for a day on a single charge”.
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KARSAN - GULERYUZ
fter presenting the 5.8-meter Jest Elec- can be charged in 5 hours (via AC charging) tric low-floor minibus two years ago, of or 3 hours (via fast charging). which about forty units are already running in Always from Turkey, Guleryuz has exhibited various European countries, Karsan exhibited together with the double-decker bus Panora his elder brother in Brussels: the 8.3-meter open top (ex Cobra) with a 12-meter Ecoline Atak Electric LF, also city low-floor bus (the in this case manufactu10.5-meter version is also red in collaboration with available) powered by BMW for the electrical Mercedes or Cummins part. The TM4 elecengines and the 9.8-metric engine has a power ter Efora touring coach output of 230 kW and with 39 seats, powered the lithium-ion batteby a 300-hp M Merceries have a capacity of des engine and coupled 220 kWh. They enable to manual or automatic a range of 300 km and GULERYUZ - COBRA GD 272 ZF transmission. KARSAN - ATAK ELECTRIC
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he Iberian coachbuilder has displayed three top products. The Strada eCity Low Entry is a 7.1-meter full-electric minibus for up to 22 passengers built on the Iveco Daily chassis. The engine has been replaced by a 120-kW asynchronous one and it is equipped with a pack of five 135 kW-batteries (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) for a declared range of 207 km. It is followed by the 7-meter Mobi City L7 on Iveco Daily for 44 passengers (10 seats + 34 standing spaces) with lowered rear access. Finally, the Wing 2020 on the new Iveco Daily chassis with more powerful engine (220 hp), automatic transmission. The model displayed LED front lights and interior with new fea- was a 30-seater Wing L8.5 with leather upholtures for the driver: new steering wheel and stery.
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ince the Bravo and HORIZONT Eclipse ranges have been dismissed, the new double-decker bus for long distances is now called Horizont and it features a completely new exterior design. Displayed in the 14.3-meter version with a capacity of 89 seats, it is powered by a Mercedes engine and transmission and it can be fitted with toilet, wheelchair area and panoramic roof. It will be supported by the INTERCITY Intercity version equipped with 102 seats.
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IRIZAR
op product at the stand of the Basque T manufacturer, that celebrates 130 years of activity, were the latest generation ie bus and
the 12-meter ie tram for the Irizar eMobility electric range. In operation since 2014, the ie bus series (10, 12, 15 and 18 m) offers a new design, both inside and outside, higher capacity and modularity, more efficient batteries combined with a braking regeneration system, higher charging power (up to 600 kW), faster charging speed (3 hours in slow mode), reduced consumption and a higher range that Irizar estimates in 250 km with 350 kWh in SORT 1 cycle and in standard weather conditions. As for the ie tram, it is now also offered in the 12-meter version.
UNVI
he double-decker open top Urbis DDOT, the top product of the Iberian manufacturer, stole the show at the exhibition in the different versions displayed: diesel on MAN, electric and natural gas powered. The latter is built on a Scania chassis, it is powered by a 280-hp engine (1875 liters of equivalent natural gas) and has an estimated range of around 500 km. It can also be powered by biomethane. The vehicle is one of the six purchased by the Open Top Paris transport company. To be noticed, COMPA T was also the
Compa T minibus in the special edition customised for the 25th anniversary of Busworld. It is built on the new Daily Euro 6d and is equipped with LED lights on the front. It is offered with both diesel and natural gas-powered engines. URBIS DDOT Scania CNG
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i4h 12.9 The i4 intercity features a new design of the rear and of the dashboard, that now integrates a central radar on the rear, Irizar headlights with Irizar full-LED option, windshield with greater bending and new interior materials. The whole range of touring coaches was also on display.
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he new electric hydrogen-powered bus Caetano Bus is equipped with Toyota technology. It is the H2 City Gold. It has a range of up to 400 km on a single charge, according to the manufacturer. There are two available sizes: 10.7 and 12 meters. Also on display were two models of the E City Gold electric series fitted with power output up to 180 kW. It features without the traditional rear-view mirrors.
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to six cubic meters of luggage space and IBBC consoles (Integralia Bus Board Control) are available to improve efficiency and safety on the ONE +, 25-seater ONE and ONE Transfer new generation bus models, all built on the Mercedes Sprinter. To support the new 18-seater ONE Transfer for medium-distance touring services, the Spanish coachbuilder also exhibited the T-ONE Urban with central low floor, 26 seats and a wheelchair area. There are three wheelchair seats on the PMR version, plus 19 seats.
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BEULAS
lso this year nothing new from BeuA las that exhibited a preview of its range of classic models: the 12.9-me-
ter Aura built on a MAN chassis, the 15-meter Jewel double-decker bus and the 13.7-meter Mythos that can carry 46 passengers. JEWEL
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he British manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited, exhibited (as two years ago) the 13-meter Enviro500 double-decker bus branded by the Swiss PostAuto. It is equipped with Class I layout with 74 seats plus 40 standing spaces and two wheelchair areas. In Switzerland, 32 units are already in service.
DELTABUS MARK E
THREE NEW ARRIVALS
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hey displayed for the first time at BusworT ld and all three with proposals for electric mobility.
From France, Bluebus, a company founded in 2016 from the experience of Gruau Microbuses, displayed a 12-meter bus powered by 441-kWh LMP batteries that promise up to 300 km of range and a 160-kW motor. It is also available in the 6-meter micro version. The Mark E by the Austrian Deltabus has also a range of 300 km. It utilises the same type of batteries but for a total of 378 kWh and powered by a 200-kW engine. The vehicle will be tested in Europe in 2020. Finally, from Poland, Rafako (part of the PBG
EBUSCO
he Dutch company progresses to the T 3.0 generation of its electric bus. It features a 33% reduction in vehicle weight, extended range up to 500 km and cameras instead of rear-view mirrors. 156 buses will be delivered to Connexxion (part of Transdev Netherlands) by November 2020. EBUSCO 3.0
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REFAKO E-BUS group) exhibited an 8.5-meter NMC or LTO battery-powered electric bus with 140-kW TM4 permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The urban version is expected to feature also a fast pantograph-charger.
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HESS
he Swiss manufacturer has launched T its lighTram 25 Tosa, a 25-meter-long electric bi-articulated bus that can carry over 200 passengers. The batteries are recharged during regular service. With 22 units ordered by Nantes Métropoles, it will transform the Nantes Busway into an electrified line. LIGH TRAM 25 TOSA
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MCV
hrough the subT sidiary MCV UK, the Egyptian
manufacturer has displayed again its 12.3-meter touring high decker 500 Euro VI built on Mercedes OC500RF chassis, powered by a 428hp engine and coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. It is supported by the 12.1-meter eVoRa city bus built on a Volvo B8RLE chassis. It features 46 seats and the body consists of stainless steel.
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CRRC-IKARUS CITY PIONEER
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eaturing a full range of electric buses ranF ging from 8 to 18 meters for every type of use (city, intercity and touring), the Chinese
equipped with 282-kWh batteries that ensure a range of 370 km. The other vehicle presented by CRRC is the result of the joint venture CRRC has displayed in Brussels the 8.5-me- (Electrobus Europe) with the Hungarian Ikater-long C08 low-floor bus powered by a 150- rus. This is the 12-meter City Pioneer electric kW electric engine of its own production and bus, whose prototype was previewed last year
KING LONG - YUTONG
mong the innovations of the King Long he T13 and the U12 models were displayed A brand, were the Apollo 2.0 and the PEV Tfor the first time by Yutong. The first, who12 electric buses. Compared to the previous se design was developed in collaboration with
generation, the Apollo 2.0 is equipped with an autonomous L4 driving system, and Intel E5 and 8-core processors. The power of the battery has been increased (from 42.3 to 49.3 kWh) thus enabling charging in half the time and a 20% increased range. The interior has also been moKING LONG - APOLLOdernised. The PEV 12 II is built KING LONG - PEV 12 on the new platform of intelligent chassis that, taking advantage of the 5G, enable advanced functions such as braking, steering and power system control.
a well-known European design company, is a 13.17-m long and 3.65-m high touring coach buolt on ZF axles and powered by an Euro 6 DAF MX-11 engine with 330 hp of power output. It can accommodate 59 passengers plus guide. The U12 is a 12-meter pure-electric bus equip- YUTONG - T13 ped with a ‘ B u s E Y E YUTONG - U 12 Pro’ assisted driving system and IOV system.
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following the government strategy to relaunch bus production in Hungary. The City Pioneer features ZF axles, 240-kW engine and 313-kWh batteries. It ensures a range of 300 km and a capacity of 81 passengers. Also from China, in the field of electric
buses, Higer has displayed again its E12 city bus, supported by the new E8, the result of a modular project based on three lengths: 6.9, 7.7 and 8.5 meters. Also on show, a series of intercity and touring coaches, all with right-hand drive.
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BYD - GOLDEN DRAGON
he tried-and-tested electric eBus, now enaddition to the electric 12- and 18-meT tirely manufactured in Europe, was the IN ter Pivot equipped with lithium iron protagonist at the BYD stand. On display, phosphate (LFP) batteries and a permanent were the 8.7-meter midibus and the 12-meter standard bus. The latest generation eBus features a restyled look, increased comfort for passengers, a new air conditioning system, built-in ‘6 in 1’ controller and a series of safety equipment. In BYD’s offer for electric transport, BYD - eBus 9 in addition to vehicles, there are also BYD - eBus 12 energy management, solar panels, charging infrastructure.
magnet synchronous motor, Golden Dragon displayed for the first time the new edition of the Triumph Intercity. It is a vehicle developed for tourism, fixed routes or shuttle services, here displayed in the 12.9m size with optimized arrange- GOLDEN DRAGON - Astar ment of the 59 ergonomic seats. GOLDEN DRAGON - Triump On display also the small Astar (6 mt, 10 seats) with SmartPilot platform for autonomous driving.
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AUTOMET
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FORVEDA
hey are produced in small sizes but foT cused on limiting or completely removing pollutant emissions. A fistful of minibus coachbuilders have displayed them. From Lithuania, Forveda exhibited a taxi-bus built on Iveco Daily 50C16V with plug-in hybrid drive produced by the compatriot Elinta Motors. The 160-kW induction elec-
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ALTERNATIVE MINIBUS
tric motor directly transmits motion to the rear axle and is powered by 29-kWh LiFePo4 batteries. The English Mellor has instead added to its minibus range the full electric versions of the Orion (7.5 meters and 160 km of range)
version, a model that was part of the Kapena/Cacciamali range. The MMI has inherited the tradition by exhibiting a touring coach on Sprinter. Another Sprinter from Turkey, but with a lowered floor on the rear overhang or in touring version, was exhibited by Gerbus. It was renovated with VIP equipment (also on Daily) by compatriot Stylebus. On the Daily 70C18 was built also the touring Viator from the Lithuanian Altas, while on the Sprinter was built the 22-seater Spica Gran Tourer from the Spanish Car-bus.net and the 16-seater with low central floor by the Irish EVM. EVM
FERQUI
and Pico (6-seater taxi with 80 km of range) models. The Automet Benelux 8-meter MiniCity with 13 seats, powered by a 150-kw engine and 78-kWh batteries is also full electric. The E-Solar City by K Bus Kutsenits is truly
MINIBUS come across a Thesi in schoolbus
Busworld were present more than twenty bodybuilders that transform commercial vehicles to minibuses. In addition to those already mentioned on the previous pages (Indcar, Unvi and Integralia) or those who have also displayed alternative-drive minibuses or medium-sized models (see side box), we would like to draw attention to some of them. From Poland, two manufacturers that are already known and that represented an unexpected return as CMS Auto with a low-floor city bus built on a Mercedes Sprinter, restyled with some fancy design by Auto Cuby. The real surprise was to CAR BUS
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original. It is built on the Nissan eNV 200, it is a full electric low floor bus equipped not only with batteries but also with solar panels mounted on the roof and on the rear for a total of 48 kWh. The Spanish Ferqui focused instead on the natural-gas-powered version of its 24-seater Sunrise PMR, built on an Iveco Daily.
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MIDIBUS
mong the bodyhbuilders A who set up most of their minibus range on the Sprinter
MMI
STYLEBUS GERBUS
and Daily commercial vehicles, there are some that go further. We’re talking about the Turkish Erener, Iles Bus and Erduman. The first one ERDUMAN manufactures the 9.3-meter Glory HD with 37 passenger capacity on the Mercedes Atego truck chassis. Thanks to the front engine positioning, it exploits the space on the rear overhang to offer a large luggage compartment which is accessible on three sides. The Calista M from Iles Bus, ILES BUS that can be built on both Mercedes Atego and MAN TGL, is similar but a little bit shorter (9 meters and 35 passengers). Erduman relies instead on its Greek partner Ermis Bus to offer the Tourer touring series, also built on Mercedes Atego and always 9 meters ERENER long.
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