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ITALIAN MARKET EUROPEAN MARKET Negative trend in the It remains stable at the first quarter of the year. same level of 2018.

E-MOBILITY Ile-de-france invests on the future.

UITP SUMMIT It will take place in June in Stockholm.

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ADL DOUBLE-DECKER FOR GLASGOW

SCANIA CNG SCHOOL BUSES

irst Glasgow have launched 10 Enviro400 City double cania delivered to the city of Ghent, North-East Belgium, F decker buses built by Alexander Dennis (ADL). The Sfour new Interlink LD school buses powered by natural vehicles are on service since April 14 on the Glasgow Air- gas. The vehicles will replace as many old diesel buses and

port Express service, serving one of the busiest airports in the UK. The new double decker buses are powered by ultra-low emission Euro VI diesel engines. They are fitted with luxury double padded seating, free 4G WIFI, USB charging points as well as new state-of-the-art wireless charging facilities on both the tables and seatbacks, luggage racks and the SmartVision system which replaces the traditional wing mirrors with a CCTV system fitted within the driver’s cab to provide extra vision and safety.

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VOLVO AND ABB FOR THE EXPO IN HANOVER

April 5-6, Hannover Messe drew nearly 220,000 visitors from around the world, all looking for the latest innovations in industrial technology. The visitors were transported around the site on a new emission-free hybrid shuttle bus, powered by ABB’s high-power chargers. The vehicle was supplied by Göttinger Verkehrsbetriebe (GV) and is part of the fleet of Üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG (ÜSTRA). The high-power 300PD bus charger delivers 300kW of charging power and can recharge a battery in three to six minutes. It is based on OppCharge, a concept for electric bus charging with direct current using a pantograph mounted on the infrastructure for end point charging. This allows buses to be charged at the end of the line, without impacting on the normal operation of the route. The Hannover Messe project comes a year after ABB was commissioned to supply its high-power 200P chargers to charge the city of Goettingen’s public bus transport system, which uses three Volvo electric hybrid buses to transport more than 50,000 passengers every day.

TWERENBOLD FAITHFUL TO VDL

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now the city intends to turn all nine school buses of its fleet into more sustainable options. The 12-meter Scania Interlink ‘low decker’ offers 51 seats with safety belts and additional space for standing passengers. Ghent school buses are equipped with blind cameras as well as side and rear cameras. The driver is informed of the presence of pedestrians and cyclists nearby through acoustic alarms and displays on the dashboard and on both front uprights. Ghent has set itself the ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions in transport by 40% (compared to 2007) by 2030. In addition to the four new buses, the city has commissioned 11 Scania trucks with gas engines to be delivered this spring. The first gas-powered truck was a Scania P 340 with cranes and containers acquired in 2016. The city’s sustainable mobility plan, launched in 2016, is already paying off with registered nitrogen dioxide levels in the centre declining by 20 percent.

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SOLARIS CNG BUSES IN WARSAW

he public transport operator Arriva has ordered 54 Solaris T Urbino 18 CNG buses. The vehicles will be employed in Warsaw after Arriva won the public tender for operating selected

bus lines in the Polish capital. Following to the contract, all the vehicles have to be ready this year. Even though there are already 1,500 Solaris buses in Warsaw, these will be the first Solaris gas-fuelled buses for this city. The articulated Urbino 18 CNG buses will be fitted with 8.9 l Cummins engines (293 kW) and roof-mounted tanks boasting a 1,700 litres of compressed natural gas. On board there will be 39 seats, voice announcement, interior and exterior surveillance, passenger counting system and emergency communication for the driver.

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he Swiss coach operator Twerenbold Reisen has recently plaT ced on order for 14 VDL Futura FHD2 coaches. The order includes 11 vehicles in the Royal class and three in the

Comfort class. The Royal class coaches have a length of 12.2 metres and 30+1+1 seats. The Royal class, designed by Twerenbold itself, has helped the company set the standards for coach travel in Switzerland. The class is hallmarked by a deluxe 2+1 layout and a seat separation of no less than 90 centimetres. Two of the Comfort class coaches measure 13.9 metres in length (56+1+1 seats). The third, a Futura FHD2, measures 12.9 m and has a 48+1+1 seating layout. The cooperation between VDL Bus & Coach and Twerenbold Reisen Twerenbold Reisen started way back in 1992. The vehicle fleet of the Swiss operator consists of 62 coaches, of which 60 from VDL Bus & Coach.

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18-METER CITARO BUSES IN POLAND

nother order for Daimler Buses issued Poland. After the 48 MerA cedes-Benz urban buses commissioned in Gdansk, at the end of March the German manufacturer signed a contract for the supply

of 50 articulated Mercedes Citaro G buses for the city of Wroclaw, in western Poland. The 18.13 meter buses have a capacity of 140 passengers and are fitted with Euro VI engines. The fleet of the Wroclaw’s transport company already has 60 Mercedes Citaro urban buses from 2018 and another 100 from 2008 and 2009.

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FIRST CITEA ELECTRIC IN FRANCE

IRIZAR E-BUSES FOR DÜSSELDORF

he Rheinbahn transport company (737 buses and tramways eolis Métropole Orléans has recently put into service the first VDL K Citea SLFA-180 Electric for France. The ambition of the Orléans Tin the fleet) signed a contract with Irizar for the supply metropolitan region is to have all public bus transport emission-free of 10 electric-powered buses in the 12-meter size. This is the

by 2024, thus amply meeting the environmental requirements of the French government which wants to drastically reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by 2030 (the objective is part of the Energy Transition Act adopted by the French Parliament in 2015). The VDL Citea SLFA-180 Electric is equipped with a 169 kWh battery pack. The e-bus can be fully charged in 35 minutes via a pantograph with a Heliox 300 kW rapid charger. «After a charging session the bus can drive over 100 kilometres in one stretch». states the Dutch manufacturer. The vehicle is fully customized according to the wishes of Keolis Métropole Orleans. The interior is equipped with stainless steel standing poles, a wheelchair space and an electrically operated wheelchair platform. The seats are specially designed for the public transport in Orléans and are upholstered with luxurious royal blue velour along with the blue ambient lighting.

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latest generation of the Irizar ie bus model that will be presented to the public at the end of the year. «It integrates the innovations related to technology and design», stated the manufacturer, «among which stand out: weight reduction of about 10%, improvement of passenger capacity based on the regulations of the various countries». Fitted with two doors, the vehicle accommodates 34 seated passengers plus two others in wheelchairs for a total capacity of 74 people. The range stated by the manufacturer is 200-220 km. The buses are recharged at night by interoperable chargers with a Combo 2-CCS socket and with the possibility of storing 300 kWh of energy.

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ONLY ELECTRIC BUSES FOR HAMBURG he transport company Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-HolT stein (VHH) is preparing to convert to electric public transport. The goal is to purchase only emission-free buses

BYD 27-METER ELECTRIC BUS

he world’s first 27-m pure electric bi-articulated bus has been launched by BYD at the company’s headquarters in Shenzhen. The vehicles has a capacity of 250 passengers and can travel at a maximum speed of 70 km/h. The BYD K12A bus is compatible with the global Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, featuring an all-aluminum alloy body and BYD’s core technologies of batteries, electric motors and electronic controls. The bus is equipped with a battery heat management system, energy regenerative system and DC and AC charging ports. «One charge can last almost 300 kms», states BYD, «and can therefore respond to the demands of a full day’s operation».

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SOLARIS ELECTRIC BUSES IN BERLIN

for the city of Hamburg starting in 2020. This includes the order for 16 Mercedes-Benz electric buses. The vehicles, scheduled for delivery at the end of 2019, will feature a series of special equipment. In fact, for the first time, they will be able to boast the maximum power for the eCitaro bus thanks to twelve batteries with a total capacity of 292 kWh. «This translates into a range of around 170 kilometers according to the SORT2 cycle, without the need to recharge along the route. In ideal conditions, the autonomy can even reach about 280 kilometers», states the German manufacturer. The 16 vehicles will be recharged at the depot using an ingenious charge management system. «This technology guarantees a precise recharge of every single bus to adapt to its specific application, without unnecessary and expensive current peaks. The interior of the buses is also thermally preconditioned. This reduces the energy consumption for climate control during use and therefore extends the range».

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urther Solaris-branded electric buses peek into the BVG F fleet in Berlin. After the 5 Urbino 12 Electric buses he UK coach operator Lothian took delivery of the first currently in operation in the German capital, arrived the Tnew Plaxton Leopard coaches of the eight commissioned

15 ones commissioned in August 2018. They are Urbinos 12 with electric drive. The vehicles are equipped with a drive axle with integrated motors (a highly appreciated solution on the German market) and Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of 240 kWh. BVG has opted for the plug-in recharge. In March, Solaris signed a contract for the supply of another 15 electric buses to BVG, this time in an articulated version. Berlin will thus become the German city with the largest number of Solaris electric buses.

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to Alexander Dennis. The vehicles are built on the Volvo B8R 4×2 chassis with Euro 6 engine matched to a ZF EcoLife automatic transmission. Among the safety features, there are the Ad- vanced Emergency Braking System and Lane Departure Warning. The 12.8 m buses are built to a new interurban specification with 49 seats that was developed in close collaboration between the operator and manufacturer. Wheelchair users travel in a comfortable designated wheelchair bay in the main saloon opposite the centre doors. The first of the new coaches attended the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool on April 6-7, where they were showed to the public.

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THE ITALIAN MARKET DECREASING

The number of bus registrations decreased by 4.3% in the first quarter of 2019. The trend was particularly bad for intercity buses and touring coaches

eavy vehicles performed negatively in The trend was negative mainly in the segH Italy in the first quarter of the year. Both ment of intercity vehicles that recorded a truck (-11.4%) and heavy trailer/semi-trailer double-digit decrease (-20.9%) between (-6.5%), down for the third consecutive month, and bus registrations (-4.3%) decreased. This was revealed by ANFIA (National Association of Automotive Industry) in the economic survey on the number of registrations of industrial vehicles and buses. In the passenger transport sector, the registrations decreased to 1,074 units compared to 1,122 in the previous quarter. The figure refers to buses with a total gross weight of more than 3.5 tons.

January and March 2019. Touring coaches also decreased by 13.5%. City buses instead remained essentially in line with the values of the beginning of 2018 (+ 0.6%). If we consider the total number of vehicles used for local public transport (LPT) the result is negative (-7.6%). Minibus registrations, in counter-trend, increased by 7.7% and, in particular, school buses recorded the greatest increase of the first quarter of the year (+ NEW BUS & COACH REGISTRATION IN ITALY >3.5 tonn 14.8%). The results also change in Jan-Mar. Jan-Mar. D% relation to the different geo2019 2018 graphical areas. “In the first three months of 2019”, unCitybus 351 349 0.6% derlined ANFIA, “there was Intercity 170 215 -20.9% an increase in the number Ccach 237 274 -13.5% of registrations issued in the Central regions (+ 32%) and Minibus 153 142 7.7% in the South and the Islands Schoolbus 163 142 14.8% (+ 21%), and a decrease in the regions of the North-West TOTAL 1,074 1,122 -4.3% (-15%) and the North-East Source: ANFIA (-42%) “.

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THE EUROPEAN MARKET IS STABLE The number of bus registrations remained unchanged in the first quarter of 2019 (+ 0.4%). The performance of France was positive, while it was negative in Germany, Spain, Italy

2019

started quietly for the European bus market. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), registrations in the EU borders increased by just 0.4% between January and March. Vehicles with gross weight over 3.5 tons amount to 9,864. In Western Europe, demand is shrinking except for France, where registrations increased by 14.3% with 1,303 new vehicles in the first quarter of the year. The performance of Germany was instead negative with a decrease of 6.9% (1,430 units) at the end of the first quarter of the year. The same happened in Spain (942 vehicles, -5%) and Italy (1,074 vehicles, -4.3%). The United Kingdom performed very bad with the number of registrations that decreased to almost 1,394 (-27.6%),

that is almost one third less. Countries in Northern Europe performed diametrically opposed: Holland, Denmark and Sweden recorded an increase while Belgium and Finland recorded a decrease. The support to the bus sector in this first quarter came from Eastern Europe with the exploit of Romania with 774 new bus registrations compared to 211 in January-March 2018, recording thus a record-breaking increase of 266.8%. The Slovenian market also performed well, recording a 70.6% increase, even though it is just a small market. Positive results recorded also in the Czech Republic (+ 8.4%) and in Hungary (+ 5.6%), although much more modest than the previous cases. Among the other European countries, Portugal and Greece stood out, the first with a 60.6% increase in registrations and New Bus & Coach registration in EU - 12 month trend the second with a 52% refrom April 2018 to March 2019 from April 2017 to March 2018 covery. 4,500 The three Baltic States 4,000 (Estonia, Latvia, Lithua3,500 nia) performed all nega3,000 tively, while in the Eu2,500 ropean Free Trade Area 2,000 (EFTA) only Switzerland 1,500 is safe with an increase of Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan. Feb Mar 15.9%. -0.1

-4.3

+2.9

-3.4

-13.4

-3.1

+18.1

+25.0

+0.5

-4.9

+6.1

+4.5

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NEW REGISTRATION IN EUROPE (source ACEA)

COUNTRY

March 2019

March 2018

Jan-Mar 2019

Jan-Mar 2018

AUSTRIA

-5.8%

238

230

-3.5%

BELGIUM

108

-22.2%

275

306

-10.1%

BULGARIA

n.a.

CROATIA

-66%

-38.2%

CYPRUS

n.a.

CZECH REPUBLIC

111

79%

194

179

8.4%

DENMARK

137.1%

165

130

26.9%

ESTONIA

-62.5%

-54.8%

FINLAND

-40.9%

-13.8%

FRANCE

424

514

-17.5%

1,303

1,140

14.3%

GERMANY

434

620

-30%

1,430

1,536

-6.9%

GREECE

-43.1%

114

52%

HUNGARY

202

108.2%

226

214

5.6%

IRELAND

74.1%

129

112

15.2%

ITALY*

365

401

-9%

1,074

1,122

-4.3%

LATVIA

-71.4%

-26.7%

LITHUANIA

115

-52.2%

136

157

-13.4%

LUXEMBURG

17.4%

-10.2%

NETHERLANDS

75.6%

171

133

28.6%

POLAND

185

210

-11.9%

532

627

-15.2%

PORTUGAL

103.7%

228

142

60.6%

ROMANIA

277

386%

774

211

266.8%

SLOVAKIA

-50%

-21.2%

SLOVENIA

-6.3%

70.6%

SPAIN

311

325

-4.3%

942

992

-5%

SWEEDEN

-12.7%

175

154

13.6%

UNITED KINGDOM**

714

886

-19.4%

1,394

1,926

-27.6%

EUROPEAN UNION

3,689

3,881

-4.9%

9,864

9,820

0.4%

ICELAND

-65%

-3.3%

NORWAY

73.8%

163

165

-1.2%

SWITZERLAND

-25.6%

15.9%

EFTA

109

101

7.9%

287

277

3.6%

3,798

3,982

-4.6%

10,151

10,097

0.5%

TOTAL EU+EFTA

*) ANFIA estimates.

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ELECTRIC BUSES FOR ILE-DE-FRANCE

IN JUNE THE UITP SUMMIT

The French company RATP ordered three batches for a maximum of almost 800 buses, all with electric drive, from Heuliez Bus, Bluebus/Bolloré and Alstom

Stockholm is preparing to host the 63rd edition of the UITP Global Public Transport Summit, this year dedicated to the art of public transport

he French transport operator RATP has of the RATP bus fleet with 100% clean he public transport players will meet in the tric bus fleets, the integration between fleets T awarded the lots of the largest European vehicles. This will make the Île-de-Fran- TSwedish capital on 9-12 June at the UITP of shared autonomous vehicles with the public ce region a world reference in the field of Global Public Transport Summit, the world transport, artificial intelligence and smart techtender for electric buses. The order has a potential of almost 800 vehicles (of which about 200 are in firm order) for a maximum amount of € 400 million, financed 100% by Île-de-France Mobilités. The tender is divided into three batches, each of which gives rise to a framework agreement of two years and a maximum amount of € 133 million. The vehicles are electric buses in the standard 12-meter size. The maxi order was won by three French manufacturers: Heuliez Bus (CNH Industrial Group), Bluebus (Bolloré Group) and Alstom. The first order of about 150 vehicles, distributed over the three batches, will be processed as soon as possible. Deliveries should be made from the end of 2020 until completion in 2022. The aim of this tender, launched in January 2018, is to accelerate the massive renewal

low-carbon urban transport. The goal is to have 2/3 of the fleet composed of electric buses and 1/3 of biogas-powered ones by 2025. “This is an important step for R AT P, ” s a i d Catherine Guillouard, president and CEO of RATP, “the massive equipment of the fleet by electric buses is emblematic of its ambition to become a key player in the energy transition in the public transport sector. To welcome them, the company is mobilized to face an industrial challenge in very short deadlines with the adaptation of its 25 bus centers, of which 12 are already in transformation”. The RATP fleet currently consists of 4,700 buses and already includes 950 hybrid buses, 140 biomethane-powered buses and 83 electric buses. In 2019, the RATP fleet in Île-de-France will be increased with another 77 electric buses and 50 biomethane-powered buses.

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expo congress organised every two years by the international association of public transport (UITP). With almost 130 years of history behind it, this is an unmissable event for all those who are involved with the world of collective mobility. The theme of the 63rd edition will be ‘The art of public transport’. This theme is more than ever appropriate for this year’s location. With about 780,000 passengers using the public transport network every day and 49% of all journeys within the county made by public transport, Stockholm represents the city of public transport par excellence. The UITP summit is composed of numerous congress sessions and of the usual exhibition area. Among the topics that will be dealt with in the congress, there is the increase in bus service efficiency, safety on transport networks, the implementation and management of elec-

nology in public transport. The three-day summit will be full of various initiatives and side events, such as the ‘Y4PT Transport Hackathon’, a workshop reserved for young people and focused on transport-related challenges through the use of technology in an inventive way. There will also be a dedicated space for start-up companies and non-traditional players in the ‘studio’: 32 exhibition spots where new ideas can be showcased. It is noteworthy to underline also the opportunity to test drive electric buses and autonomous vehicles in a dedicated outdoor area and the techincal visits of public transport sites to discover first-hand best practices and real life implementations (about fifteen the scheduled technical visits). The Global Public Transport Summit will be held on 9-12 June at the Stockholm Exhibition Center. Other articles about International events: https://bustocoach.com/en/event-ads/

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CONTINENTAL FOR ELECTRIC BUSES ontinental also responds to the increase in the demand of electric buses and launches the C first tires for electric-powered city buses. We’re talking about the Conti Urban HA3, available in the size 315/60. These tires, which can be mounted on all axles, have a load capacity

of up to eight tons per axle, that is 0.5 tons more than standard tires. The new Continental tire has an increased load index thanks to the extremely robust casing featuring high wire density and great thickness. “It also has a strong and durable tread with a high proportion of natural rubber, that increases resistance to cuts, cracks and abrasions, and leads to a longer service life and utilization of the tire’s full mileage potential”, underlined Continental. The Conti Urban HA3 315/60 R22.5 154/148J (156/150F) tire is equipped with the ‘three peak mountain snowflake’ symbol which guarantees its year-round use in many European regions.

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BRIDGESTONE BUYS TOM TOM TELEMATICS

ZF TAKES CONTROL OF WABCO

dgestone Europe (a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in the EMEA area) made official it has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics (Telematics) for 910 million euros. The acquisition is the result of the previous work at Bridgestone to strengthen its digital skills. Telematics is the European provider of digital fleet management solutions. “Being market leader in a double-digit growing sector”, declared Bridgestone, “it fits perfectly and strategically with Bridgestone, increasing the company’s potential in terms of mobility solutions dedicated to fleets and to their efficiency”. Telematics will operate within Bridgestone as an independent business. As part of the agreement, the management team remains unchanged and will draw on Bridgestone’s investments and capabilities to accelerate the current growth plans in Europe and other parts of the world where Telematics is present. The ambition is to remain the undisputed number one in Europe and to consolidate a global leadership position in fleet management services.

entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of WABCO ($ 136.5 per share). Together, ZF and WABCO will form a leading global provider of integrated mobility systems for commercial vehicles, creating added value for ZF’s commercial vehicle customers. The combined company will have a turnover of about 40 billion euros. This acquisition is part of ZF’s Next Generation Mobility strategy and will expand the company’s expertise to include commercial vehicle braking solutions for the first time. WABCO provides worldwide braking control systems, technologies and services that improve safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles including trucks, buses and trailers. The range of products and services includes integrated braking systems and stability control, air suspension systems, transmission automation controls, as well as aerodynamics, telematics and fleet management solutions. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), WABCO has approximately 16,000 employees in 40 countries. In 2018 it generated 3.3 billion euros in revenues.

fter the first anhe German multinaA nouncement last Ttional corporation January 22, Bri- announced that it has

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POSITIVE 2018 FOR MAN TRUCK & BUS

Turnover, orders and sales have increased for the German group in the truck, van and bus segments. Market shares have also increased

Truck & Bus toasts to the po- Performance was also positive in terms of MAN sitive results achieved in 2018. number of orders which increased by 20%. operating profit of MAN Truck Turnover, orders and sales have increased both in the truck, van and bus segments. The only negative result was recorded in the operating income. Let’s go into the numbers: the turnover increased almost by 8% compared to the previous year, reaching 10.8 billion euros. In terms of number of units sold, the increase was close to 14% with a total of 102,556 vehicles sold against 89,987 in the previous year.

Market shares also performed well in both the truck and bus sectors. On the other hand, operating profit decreased to 402 million euros (-24.4%). The operating return on sales declined to 3.7% compared to 5.3% in the previous year. «The reason for the decrease», explained MAN Truck & Bus, «was the considerable cost required to reorganize the activities in India. Excluding the related expenses, the

MAN LATIN AMERICA

2018, the turnover IN of MAN Latin America increased by 24.5%,

the number of vehicles sold by 40.5% and orders by 20.3%. These results were determined mostly by the Brazilian market, where MAN truck registrations increased by 43.2% (20,242 units against 14,207). In the bus sector, new investments

2018

Order intake € million 1,432 Sales revenue € million 1,421 Vehicle sales (units) 36,362 Operating profit € million 28 Operating return on sales % 2.0

made by the Brazilian government in the school bus program have undoubtedly played an important role in increasing the bus demand.

2017

∆ %

1,190 20.34 1,141 24.54 25,881 40.50 -105 126.66 -9.2 11.2 point

MAN Latin America also benefited from it, recording 3,417 new registrations compared to 2,176 in the previous year (+ 57.3%).

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MAN TRUCK & BUS & Bus is approximately at the 2018 2017 ∆ % level of the previous year. The positive effects of the increase 12,640 11,296 11.90 in sales revenues were offset by Order intake € million 10,815 10,037 7.75 higher expenses for new pro- Sales revenue € million Vehicle sales (units) 102,556 89,987 13.97 ducts and markets and intense 402 532 -24.44 competition, among other cau- Operating profit € million Operating return on sales % 3.7 5.3 -1.6 point ses». The results of MAN Truck & Bus bus division are particularBUS&COACH BUSINESS ly encouraging. In 2018 sales in Order intake € million 2,100 1,800 16.66 this market segment increased Sales revenue € million 1,700 1,600 6.25 by almost 14% with 7,204 vehi- Vehicle sales (units) 7,204 6,326 13.88 cles sold compared to 6,326 in the previous year. Turnover increased from 1.6 to 1.7 billion where it has become a highly successful euros. The increase in orders was more de- business division», said Göran Nyberg of cisive, increasing from 1.8 billion to 2.1 MAN Truck & Bus. Among the top models of the extended ranbillion euros. On the European market, MAN Truck & ge dedicated to passenger transport, you Bus increased the number of new regi- can find the Neoplan Tourliner and the strations of buses over 8 tons by 9%. The MAN Lion’s Coach for the touring segunits sold amounted to around 4,400 and ment. For city services, the new generation the market share increased by 14.5% (the of urban MAN Lion’s City. For this type of buses the fully electric previous year was 13.4%). «In recent years we have succeeded in version will also be provided with the start developing the bus business to the point of series production in 2020. Other articles about MAN: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/man-truck-bus-ag-de/

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SPRINTER CITY IS MINIBUS OF THE YEAR

The new 8.5-meter Sprinter City 75 branded MercedesBenz is Minibus of the Year 2019. It features high transport capacity and many driver assistance systems

he Mercedes Sprinter City 75 won the in its segment. T Euro Test Minibus of Madrid by awardi- Launched at the IAA in Hanover in Septemng the title of Minibus of the Year 2019. The ber 2018, the Sprinter City 75 forms the basis international board was convinced by the fact that the vehicle offers room for up to 38 passengers together with the possibility of using this amount of space as efficiently as possible. The high-drawn panoramic windscreen and the technology used on board together with the many driver assistance systems, make the new Sprinter City 75 minibus one of the safest SPRINTER CITY 75

Length mm 8,486 Width mm 2,075 Height with AC mm 2,920 Wheelbase mm 5,095 Front overhang mm 1,021 Rear overhang mm 2,370 Seats 38+1 Engine OM 651 Displacement cc 9,290 Power cv (kW)/rpm 163 (120)/3,800 Torque max Nm/rpm 380/1,400-2,400 Gearbox 7G-Tronic Plus GVW kg 6,800

for a completely new generation of minibus with the three-pointed star. Developed from scratch, it is based on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis but only up to the B-pillar after which there is a self-supporting integral skeleton. It is 8.5 meters long and 2.02 meters wide with a wheelbase of 5.095 mm. These measures make it agile through narrow alleys in historic city centers or in populated suburbs. The basis of the high gross vehicle weight (6.8 tons) is a high-load rear axle with air suspension developed exclusively for the Mercedes Benz minibuses. The 17.5-inch wheels featuring 215/75 R 17.5 tires represent the prerequisite for the enormous loadbearing capacity. The Sprinter City 75 offers a very spacious low-floor area thanks to the increased wheelbase and a highly variable design. It offers room for five folding seats on the driver’s side and two more on the door side. Alternatively there is space for a wheelchair and/or a stroller. If the folding seats are not in use, there is standing room for up to 26 passengers. It is also possible to fit a quick-change seating

system with up to three double seats on the driver’s side. The range of assistance systems is outstanding, like for example the ESP electronic stability program or the Crosswind Assist. To support the driver there are also optional systems such as Active Brake Assist or Active Distance Assist Distronic. The standard equipment includes a Telma retarder with braking power output of 350 Nm. Also new is the layout of the controls on the dashboard and the MBUX multimedia system with a 7 or 10.25-inch touch screen. The renewed Sprinter range includes, as before, the Sprinter City, Transfer, Mobility and Travel models. The Sprinter Transfer 23 and 35, the Sprinter Mobility 23 and the Sprinter City 75 were the first models launched in 2018. The rest will follow in 2019, as will all versions of the Sprinter Travel. Once the

transition is completed, the product range will include more than 20 models with left and right-hand drive in autumn 2019. Other articles about Mercedes: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/evobus-mercedes/

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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2019

ot only keeping up with the times but N actually anticipating them. This is what Iveco has been doing for the last 40 years with

its Daily in order to continue to be at the top of the list of commercial vehicles in terms of performance, sustainability, low fuel consumption and operating costs. Once again we can talk today of ‘New Daily’, where the ‘new’ consists of the integration of a complete set of driver assistance systems, the optimization of safety systems and the development of connectivity in order to offer increasingly complete vehicle assistance and service management. Seen from outside, the new Daily stands out only for some changes on the front. The bumper is now divided into 3 sections in order to easy the replacement operations in the event of damage. The ventilation grille (tougher) has been extended to increase the ventilation capacity of the engine and radiator and includes coloured inserts in black (standard), silver (for models fitted with Hi-Matic gearbox) or light blue (for electric and gas-powered Blue Power models). The external lighting technology has also been changed with LED lights that, in addition to never need to be replaced, increase visibility in both short and wide range (+ 10% and + 12%). Inside, the driving position features a steering wheel of reduced dimensions and asymmetrically shaped (more ergonomic), axially (45 mm) and angularly (4 degrees) adjustable and complete with controls that integrate up to 20

DAILY TAKES A LEAP FORWARD The new Iveco Daily range is characterized by driver assistance systems, safety, connectivity, performance and services

functions. In addition to this, it also features the new electric power steering complete with City function for maximum comfort at any speed.

It reduces driving effort by 70%, it electronically compensates for drift and wheel unbalances and by eliminating the hydraulic steering system it helps to reduce fuel con-

sumption. At the center of the dashboard there is a TFT high-resolution colour display that provides a user-friendly and intuitive interface, complete with the all vehicle’s key settings and functionalities. It features a 7-page dedicated menu and over 100 information, from tire pressure monitoring to consumption data, from driver assistance systems (see box on the following page) to trip data. The classic hand brake lever has been replaced by an electric parking brake (EPB) that can be activated via a square button (P) inserted in the lower part of the dashboard (on the right), near the short gear lever. In combination with the Queue Assist system and the Hi-Matic gearbox, it automatically engages when the vehicle is parked and disengages when the driver is ready to drive away. In the totem at the center of the dashboard there is the display of the Hi-Connect infotelematic system (see box) for infotainment, navigator and the rear view camera. Immediately underneath the climate management panel and above, there are the controls for the èè

INFOTAINMENT

DRIVER ASSISTANCE

he vehicle is equipped T with the Hi-Connect system with voice recognition

function. It features a 7 ”screen on which the images taken from the rear camera or from the map of the TomTom navigation system are displayed. It also includes a DAB radio and enables the driver to mirror his mobile device with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to use its apps safely while driving. City function of the electric power steering and for the Traction Plus and Hill Descent Control assistance systems. Not immediately visible but important for the efficiency of the new Daily, is the twinleaf rear suspension system for single wheels (commercial models) which increases the damping force in extension at full load condition by 30%.

he new Daily is fitted T with new safety and driver assistance systems,

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The innovations dedicated to the performance and fuel economy of the traction system concern, indeed, all models. 2.3-liter F-1A engines (also mounted on school buses and on Daily Lines with power output of 156 hp) now use a new electronic-controlled variable geometry turbine (eVGT) that in addition to ensuring faster response in transient conditions, also offers greater efficiency and the-

CONNECTIVITY

result of the parAS tnership between Iveco and Microsoft, the

new connectivity allows the new Daily to offer services to improve efficiency and ease predictive maintenance. The vehicle’s real-time operating data are provided to the Iveco Control Room in order to be able to face any problems in advance, take preventive measures and plan maintenance operations as efficiently as possible. With this remote assistance service, the risk of machine downtime (and time) is reduced. In order to optimize the efficiency of the new Daily is

also available the MyDaily portal, accessible from computers or mobile devices, to keep under control the performance, fuel consumption and the driver’s driving style. It also includes any suggestions for the

driver. Finally, for fleet management, it is available the complete package offered by Verizon Connect for navigation, advanced diagnostics, driving times and much more.

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which in addition to reducing the driver’s stress levels are aimed at preventing dangerous situations. The Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) intervenes to prevent collisions at speeds below 80 km/h and mitigates the impact at higher speeds. It also features the City Brake PRO system to prevent accidents at low speeds (starting from 5 km/h). Basically, if the driver does not intervene directly, the combination of the two systems avoids the collision with static obstacles when traveling from 5 to 20 km/h and up to 80 km/h (except for the 7.2ton Daily) or the collision with moving vehicles that proceed at low speed (10 km/h) when traveling from 5 to 80 km/h. In both cases, if you travel at higher speeds, a reduction in travel speed is automatically activated. There are three stages of behaviour of AEBS & City Brake PRO: detection of the danger, visual and acoustic warning to

the driver, autonomous braking. In addition to the Adaptive Cruise Control, which adjusts the set speed to keep safety distance from the vehicle ahead, there is now also the Queue Assist system that intervenes in

urban traffic situations by following the vehicle ahead in slow-moving queues. Acting in combination with the Hi-Matic automatic transmission, the system automatically operates accelerator and brakes, up to complete stop. To ensure driving stability, the new Daily uses two systems. The ProActive Lane Keeping Assist (offered as

refore fuel savings. The same eVGT is also mounted on the 3-liter F1C, which is now also available for all minibus models with 210 hp power output. 180 hp models continue to mount the variable geometry turbine with pneumatic control. Fuel economy is achieved also through the Start & Stop system, which is available as

an optional in combination with the Lane Departure Warning) which acts on the steering to help the driver in keeping the lane and the Crosswind Assist which intervenes in the presence of strong side wind. Through the ESP sensors, it applies the necessary brakes to the wheels on the side facing the wind. Other driver assistance systems are the Hill Descent Control system that enables the driver to descent the steepest slopes slowly and safely, and the Traction Plus system that increases the grip of the wheels on slippery surfaces for speeds up to 30 km/h. It automatically detects and brakes the wheel that is losing grip, transferring the torque to the wheel with major grip. Both systems can be activated by the controls aligned in the upper part of the central dashboard.

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standard on all models running the F1A engine. Minibuses that mount EPB can feature optionally a storage box next to the driver’s seat with tray and space for two half-liter bottles. The automatic opening of the electric passenger door is always in combination with the EPB. Other articles about Iveco: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/iveco-bus-fr/

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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2019

MERCEDES - TOURISMO M/2 ,000 € 30x0cl.VAT) in (e Price ermany G

Routes

km/h

km/litre

Main Road

44.1

59.2

3.96

Highway (up)

45.9

63.6

3.30

Highway (down)

50.5

57.5

6.47

Highway (plain)

209.5

92,3

5,14

TOTAL

350

76,0

4,75

Percformance index 0

9.0

FUEL COMSUMPTION

km/litre

6.47 3.96

5.14

Main Road Down on the Highway TOTAL AVERAGE

DIMENSIONS

Length mm Width mm Height with AC mm Wheelbase mm Front overhang mm Rear overhang mm Luggage m3 Turning circle mm Fuel tank litres AdBlue tank litres Kerb weight kg Test weight kg

13,115 2,550 3,680 6,910 2,890 3,315 11 23,490 480 40 13,780 18,110

GLOBAL SAFETY

4.75

3.30

Up on the Highway Plain on the Highway

he Tourismo RHD is tested again by T Bus ToCoach and confirms its qualities in terms of performance, comfort and safety,

as it had done in previous occasions with the 14-meter version (see Magazine of December 2015) and the 12-meter Euro V version (Magazine of January 2012). Before going into the details of the performances recorded on the 350 kilometers of the track, it must be underlined that the 13-meter two-axle version Tourismo distinguished itself for safety features. It was in

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T E S T

THE TEST ROUTE

PASSENGERS PASSEGGERI

Seats n. Internal heigth mm Aisle heigth mm Aisle width mm Entrances width mm Raks capacity m3

Comfort

48+1 2,000 1,370 350 650-550 1.35

Seats type Travel Star Eco A.C. 32 kW Heater convectors Lighting Led Roof Hatches 2 glass hatches Glazing double Audio Actia Video 3 monitor Lcd 19” Toilette yes Galley yes

Travelling comfortably he Tourismo M/2 Safety T Coach features a 4-star interior design with 48 reclinable

and extendable Travel Star Eco passenger seats with Softline upholstery in the central part, leather headrest and edges, small table, rear cup holder and side armrest that includes the seat belt attachment. They are mounted on a 15 cm raised base with respect to the aisle, which in turn is 1,370 mm raised from the ground. For hand luggage there are open luggage racks of 1.35 cubic meters of total capacity, which include new sets of personal equipment. On the walls, in correspondence with each pair of seats, there are two USB plugs and a 230 V plug powered by an inverter housed in the luggage compartment. On the ceiling, it features glazed hatches

and two 19-inch monitors which can be electrically folded and automatically closed when the doors are opened. A third hidden monitor can be found in the dome over the windshield. Climate is managed by a 34 kW roof-mounted system with dual-

zone control and convector heating. It should be noted that the fridge compressor works only if activated by the management system, thus contributing to fuel savings. In the stairwell there are the kitchen, the toilet and the waste tank vents.

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fact the ‘Safety Coach’ version equipped with all the safety and assistance systems that Mercedes offers on touring coaches. This model embodies the state of the art on these issues that characterises the Stuttgart manufacturer. This represents the further stage of a development path that is rooted in the early Eighties with the use of the first ABS and ASR systems, followed by electronic braking system (EBS) in 1997, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist in 2002-03. All these systems were featured on an “Innovationsträger Travego” in 2004 complete with Tempomat with Adaptive Cruise Control system (ART), Lane Assist (SPA) and Continuous Braking Limiter (DBL). Two years later, the same vehicle was of-

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COCKPIT

Platform heigth mm Cockpit width mm Cockpit depth mm Cockpit heigth mm Adjustment seat mm

Equipments

Seat typeo A.C. Window Sunshade Blinds (left) Fridge

960 800 2,000 2,170 220

Isri NTS 2 8 kW electric double, electric manual 67 litres

Comfort Plus

he driving position has been T raised to 960 mm from the ground (two steps lower than the

aisle) and it features a Comfort Plus dashboard (more refined than the Basic Plus version) with design elements also on the multifunction steering wheel. On the dashboard, the colour information display is supported by the usual four main analogue instruments. On the right, there is the Coach Media System with voice control that includes navigation, audio/ video and phone components. Below, it features the 8kW HVAC climate control with separate management for the driver’s seat. On the right side of the dashboard, there is a 67-liter cockpit fridge which has a lid with a pocket-shaped top that prevents things placed inside from falling down. To the right of the electrically folding and adjustable seat, it features reading lights and a practical locker.

The driver’s seat is a rotatable and air-conditioned Isringhausen seat with electrically adjustable armrest and lumbar support. To simplify the driving, among the numerous assistance systems, it features also the light/rain sensor, the emergency brake and the traction control system. For maximum visibility, there are also turn assist lights and reverse side lights.

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fered as ‘Safety Coach’ and in 2009 it was equipped with second generation emergency braking assistance (ABA 2) and Front Collision Guard (FCG) for passive protection of the driver. In 2013, it was showcased a Travego Safety Coach featuring the Attention Assist (AtAs) to monitor the driver’s condition, the LED daytime running lamps and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPM). In 2014, it was offered the Safety Coach with ABA 3 and PPC driver assistance system and lastly, last year the Safety Coach Tourismo (the vehicle under test) with ABA 4 with pedestrian recognition and Sideguard Assist which monitors the right-hand side. Shortly, safety is at its maximum. As far as road performance is concerned, the Tourismo M/2 confirms low-cost operating qualities without losing brilliance even in uphill sections. It traveled an average of 4.75 km with a liter of diesel (21 liters/100 km), leaving almost all competitors behind (see table at the end of the article). The average speed stopped at 76 km/h, penalized by slowdowns due to heavy traffic and work on the downhill section from Serravalle to Genoa. It should be underlined that the vehicle was ballasted up to 18,110 kilos and that the equivalent share/part of AdBlue has been included into the average consumption of 5.4% of diesel. The Tourismo M/2 was powered by the most powerful version of the latest generation èè

300 Nm 2,200

275 Torque

1,650

250 225

1,000

1,200

1,400

rpm/min

1,600

BRAKES Full disc brakes. Electronically controlled EBS pneumatic system with ABS, ASR, BAS and secondary water retarder integrated in the gearbox.

SAFETY ESP, ABA4, Sideguard sist, AtAs, StarTYRES Continental Conti Coach HA3 M+S t-off Assist, EDF, Fire extinguishing 295/80 R 22.5 154/149M system in engine compartment, TPM.

Maximum power

1,200

5 th

1,600

107

6 th

Power 456 cv (335 kW)/1,600 rpm Torque Nm 2,200/1,000-1,400 rpm Injection Common rail X-Pulse Compression ratio 18.5:1 Oil tank litres 40 Pollution Class Euro VI Gas Treatment EGR+SCR+DPF Life test vehicle km 33,285

4 th

Power

GEARBOX rpm/min

2 nd

325

10,677 125/145 vertical 6 in lineback

3 th

ENGINE kW 335

SUSPENSIONS Full pneumatic with electronic control ECAS. Front axle ZF with indipendent wheels. The drive axle is the Mercedes-Benz RO440.

1 st

OM 470 Displacement cc Bore/Stroke mm Geometry Position

135

800 400 0

Km/h

105

120

135

TRANSMISSION The tested vehicle is fitted with the automated eight-speed MB GO 250-8 PowerShift with integrated water retarder. Transmission Ratio 3.583 Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec. 41

10.7-liter OM 470, with 455 hp (335 kW) at 1,600 rpm and 2,200 Nm of torque. It was coupled to the GO 250 automated 8-speed transmission featuring a 3,583 transmission ratio that keeps the engine speed below 1,200 rpm when traveling at 100 km/h. The CCP helped to keep consumption low. Based on the topography of the route, it regulates the use of the gears and uses the EcoRoll on downhills.

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COACH EURO VI: 2-AXLE COMPARED weight kg

cv (kW)

km/h

km/litre

Index

MERCEDES Tourismo M/2

18,110

455 (335)

76.0

4.75

9.0

IRIZAR i6S 13.35 Integral

18,150

449 (330)

80.5

4.61

9.3

IRIZAR i6S 12.37 Integral

18,150

449 (330)

77.5

4.57

8.9

VDL Futura FHD2-129

18,450

449 (330)

76.4

4.30

8.2

81.6

4.55

9.3

5.49

4.55

8.55

85.3

4.48

9.55

80.6

4.60

9.27

Model

he Tourismo M/2 Safety Coach features a special driveline. Everything is branded Mercedes: from the engine to the gearbox, to the rear axle. In particular, the transmission is the excellent automated GO 250-8 Power Shift (optional; as standard it is coupled to the 6-speed manual version) and the engine is the most powerful (456 hp/335 kW) 10-liter Om 470 (as standard it features the 360 hp version). This new calibration was introduced in 2016 with the launch of the new generation of OM 470, characterized by the X-Pulse injection system with pressure amplifier (up to 2,700 bar). In addition to other changes to the engine, it helps to reduce fuel consumption and gas exhaust emissions. Emissions are reduced thanks to the integration of the SCR system (with AdBlue injection) with gas recirculation (EGR), the oxida- ulate filter must be replaced for tion catalyst, the particulate filter the first time after 360,000 km and the SCR catalyst. The partic- and then every 240,000 km.

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MAN Lion’s Coach C

18,070

420 (309)

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Scania Touring HD 12,1

18,100

410 (302)

77.4

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Irizar i6 108.35 Integral

17,930

396 (291)

75.2

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Irizar i6S 13.35 Integral

18,050

435 (320)

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Iveco Magelys 12,8

18,100

400 (294)

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Setra S 511 HD

15,000

394 (290)

79.9

4.76

9.51

Setra S 515 MD

17,600

354 (260)

82.2

4.61

9.47

81.5

4.51

9.19

81.2

4.82

9.78

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Irizar i6 12.37 Scania

18,360

450 (331)

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Setra S 515 HD

17,700

428 (315)

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