Transport Web Snc - www.bustocoach.com
EUROPEAN ON-LINE MAGAZINE - October 2019
Bus To Coach BRUXELLES 18-23 OCTOBER
BUSWORLD EUROPE CNH INDUSTRIAL - KEOLIS - MAN TRUCK & BUS - ALEXANDER DENNIS - FLIXBUS - GAZ AT COMTRANS - SOLARIS - DAIMLER BUSES - COLUMS
MAGAZINE ON-LINE linked www.bustocoach.com - October 2019 DIRECT LINK
BusToCoach
COLUMS
European on-line magazine Editor in chief
Marino Ginanneschi
marino.ginanneschi@bustocoach.com
Managing editor and International relations
Elena Prearo
elena.prearo@bustocoach.com
USED BUS ON LINE
On www.bustocoach.com website is on line the directory dedicated to Used. KEOLIS CNH INDUSTRIAL MAN TRUCK & BUS The Group decides to A new BRT lines served Lion’s City is separate the activities. by Irizar electric buses. ‘Best of Mobility 2019’.
FLASH NEWS Live from the transport sector.
Administration
Transport Web & C Snc I 20148 Milano Via Versilia 22
E-mail: bustocoach@bustocoach.com Internet: www.bustocoach.com Registration: Tribunale di Milano n. 140 del 16/03/2012
***
ALEXANDER DENNIS Enviro400 double-decker bus with hybrid driveline.
FLIXBUS The operator will test hydrogen buses.
IN THE FOREGROUND
BusToCoach® Magazine is a monthly e-mail delivered to 12,000 European operators in the sector of bus passenger transport. To subscribe to our mailing list, send an e-mail to: bustocoach@bustocoach.com
GAZ GROUP Many innovations at the Comtrans.
SOLARIS First orders for the Urbino hydrogen bus.
DAIMLER BUSES What will you see at the Busworld in Brussels.
HIGH TECH STORE Vision Systems, Akasol, Arbor.
Here you can find those who deal with used buses in Italy and Europe *** Here you can find the selling prices suggested by BusToCoach for the Italian market or going directly to the link https://bustocoach.com/en/ quotes-bus/
FLASH NEWS
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
MANY MAN BUSES BYD ELECTRIC BUSES POWERED BY BIOFUEL FOR JERUSALEM
ince the beginning of August, 189 MAN Lion’s City buses he Israel’s largest public transport operator Egged took deS have been in operation in Trondheim, Norway. T livery of ten 12-metre BYD single-deck eBuses. The twoMAN Truck & Bus delivered 105 city buses to Vy Buss AS and door, low floor eBuses follows previous deliveries of BYD
another 84 vehicles to Tide Buss AS. The buses are powered by biogas or biodiesel. The Lion’s City (A21) city buses are 12 metres long and feature an E2876 LUH Euro 6 gas engine. In terms of fuel, drivers can use both natural gas as well as biogas. The order also included two variants of the 18-metre-long MAN Lion’s City G (A23) articulated bus: one with a D2066 LUH diesel engine in a special biodiesel version, and one with an E2876 LUH gas engine. Both variants fulfil the Euro 6 emission standard. The transport companies also ordered the MAN Lion’s City L LE (A44) city buses. These 15-metre-long low-floor vehicles feature the D2066 LUH diesel engine and are likewise powered by biodiesel.
•
•
URBINO CNG AND ELECTRIC IN SWEDEN he manufacturer from Bolechowo has signed a conT tract for the supply of 50 zero-emission and low emission buses to the Swedish operator Vy Buss AB. The
CITARO WITH HYBRID MODULE
ucarest choses again the Mercedes Citaro bus model and orders 130 units in the hybrid version. The low-floor city buses will be delivered to Bucharest since May 2020 in the solo version. «The hybrid module for the Citaro is available as special equipment both for the diesel and for the drive aggregate. The electric motor of the hybrid module supports the drive assembly primarily when the demand for power is high; with an output of up to 14 kW and 220 Nm torque. This occurs when pulling away, for example. The ability to provide for this maximum demand in power reduces the fuel consumption of the Citaro, which is already low, by up to 8.5 percent. Accordingly, emissions are lower».
B
vehicles to Egged in 2017 (in Haifa). The vehicles are to go into service on Egged’s route 15 in Jerusalem. The Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon, emphasises the important role that electric mobility will play in Jerusalem’s public transport system and the many benefits its residents can expect to enjoy. The Chairman of Egged, Avi Fridman, underlines that «Egged is happy to be part of the change toward electric transportation in Jerusalem. Egged sees BYD as a strategic partner on this important path to making our world cleaner».
•
order includes 8 electric buses and 42 gas-fuelled ones. Almost all of the vehicles (48) will be in operation in Gävle, a town located in the Gulf of Bothnia: 24 Solaris Urbinos 12 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), 16 Urbinos 18 CNG and 8 Urbino 12 electric buses. The remaining two CNG-fuelled Urbinos 12 which will end up in the town of Hässleholm.The gas-fuelled buses will be delivered in the middle of 2020, whereas the electric buses ought to be supplied in the first quarter of 2022. The Solaris 12 electric buses will be fitted with 200-kWh Solaris High Energy batteries. There will be 28 seats onboard as well as two additional folding seats. The buses running on compressed natural gas meet the European emission norm Euro 6. The Solaris Urbino 12 CNG buses will offer 31 seats, whereas the 18-metre buses will be fitted with 45 seats (including four folding ones).
•
SCANIA CNG CHASSIS IN MEXICO
PLAXTON LEOPARD FOR TWO
uebla, South Mexico. The 32-km Red Urbana de Transporte Thomas Coaches, one of the leading coach opeD.J. rators in South Wales, has added to its fleet (40 PArticulado (RUTA) network has been upgraded with 37 Euro 6 Scania gas-powered buses. Of these, 12 are articulated with vehicles) a new Plaxton Leopard.
The 12.8m, 59-seat B8R model with I-Shift transmission, will focus on school contract work, while also supporting the company’s busy programme of private hires, day trips and excursions. Another family-run business company, Edward Thomas & Son, one of the longest established coach operators in the South East of England, has introduced a new Plaxton Leopard to its fleet of 38 vehicles. The vehicle is a top of the range 12.8m 72-seat B8R model and will support the school contract services provided by the company across Surrey.
•
Marcopolo bodies and twelve 12-metres buses are bodybuilt by Mexico’s Ayco. “For Latin America in particular, gas is ideal for public transport both because of the competitive price and the favourable environmental impact,” said Enrique Enrich, Managing Director of Scania Mexico. The Puebla Bus Rapid Transit system was established in 2015 and since then 29 articulated Scania diesel buses are in operation along the RUTA. Passengers transported each day amount to 250,000.
•
FLASH NEWS
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
HAMBURG WILL TEST THE eCITARO G
IVECO CNG BUSES FOR PALMA DE MALLORCA
he largest island in the Balearics pushes on natural gas and September 5, 2019, Daimler Buses and Hamburger ON Hochbahn AG signed a letter of intent to field-te- Tchooses the Iveco technology with 60 Urbanway 12-meter sting the new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro articulated bus with compressed natural gas buses. The vehicles were commissio-
a fuel cell as a range extender. Mercedes-Benz will deliver ned at the beginning of 2019 by the transport company EMT Palma and on August 1, 2019, Iveco Bus delivered the first two correspondingly equipped buses during 2021. The first all-electric eCitaro to Hamburger Hochbahn AG eight units. The Urbanway model of the Natural Power range was delivered in 2018. It was part of an order for 20 eCitaro. by Iveco Bus is 100% compatible with biomethane, produced from organic waste. «Therefore», the manufacturer points out, For 2020, the German operator has already ordered another 25 eCitaro buses. Hamburger Hochbahn operates around a thousand city buses on 113 lines with 1353 stops. «these vehicles have an excellent carbon balance and represent a fundamental step towards the energy transition, with a reduction in greenhouse gas production up to 95%. With the use These buses carry around 214 million passengers a year. The close cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and Hamburger Hochbahn AG has a long of natural gas, the emission level of fine particles is almost zero and nitrogen oxide emissions tradition. In 1997, the company was among the first customers of first-generation Citaro are reduced by over a third. Noise emissions are also reduced by 50%». buses. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has delivered over 1,500 Citaro and CapaCity buses to the company.
•
BYD eBUS IN HUNGARY
•
VDL ELECTRIC AT THE AIRPORT
slo Airport, Norway. In 2020 will go into service O eight VDL Citea SLFA-181 Electric buses. The electric bus fleet will help achieve the climate goals set by
YD has received an order for ten 12-meter eBuses from the B Hungarian operator Tüke Busz Zrt based in Pécs, a southern city in Hungary. Delivery is scheduled at the beginning of 2020.
The electric-powered buses (the first for Pécs) will replace the old diesel vehicles in circulation. BYD has also designed and installed the charging infrastructure for the new fleet. The 12-meter eBus low-floor variant has three doors and, according to the manufacturer, has a range of 300 km on a single charge. «We have taken an important new step towards the modernization and sustainability of public transport in Pécs» said Mayor Zsolt Páva. «We hope that, in addition to the ten new electric buses that will arrive early next year, we will be able to get more eBuses in the future and replace the entire bus fleet with modern and environmentally friendly vehicles».
•
KARSAN ON THE FRENCH MARKET
ast August, the Turkish manufacturer signed a partnership L agreement with the French distributor HCI (Hervouet Corporate Industry) of which it became a shareholder at 5%. Karsan
will thus have the go-ahead in bidding for public tenders in France. The goal is to increase the share in this market. «HCI’s know-how and experience in the French market together with its broad customer portfolio will contribute to Karsan’s development in this country», said Karsan’s Muzaffer Arpacıoğlu.
•
Avinor Oslo Airport, which is already one of Europe’s leading airports in terms of strict environmental requirements. The contract between all parties was signed on August 1, 2019. «The decision was taken to purchase the BRT model (Bus Rapid Transit), with which we won the prestigious international Red Dot Award in 2017» explained Frank Reichel, Managing Director VDL Bus & Coach Norway AS. «However, Avinor is interested in more than just the design. Opting for our electric buses says a great deal about the ambitions of the airport. It ties in seamlessly with the overall picture of Norway as a frontrunner in the field of electric travel in Europe».
•
CITARO NGT HYBRID IN THE NETHERLANDS
rom the end of August, the EBS public transport company F will be operating 93 Mercedes Citaro NGT hybrid buses (83 solo buses plus 10 articulated) in the Rotterdam – The Hague
metropolitan area. In addition to the gas-powered engine, hybrid module and the ZF Ecolife automatic transmission, the low floor urban buses are equipped with electrohydraulic intelligent eco steering (a module for recuperating electric power) and LED headlamps. The Mercedes-Benz M 936 G gas-powered engine delivers 222 kW (302 hp) from 7.7 l displacement and achieves a maximum torque of 1200 Nm. The electric motor of the hybrid module supports the gas-powered engine primarily when the vehicle pulls away and the demand for power is high with an output of up to 14 kW and 220 Nm torque.
•
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
SPIN-OF FOR THE CNH ‘ON -HIGHWAY’ ACTIVITIES According to CNH Industrial’s 2020-2024 business plan, commercial vehicle and FPT powertrain brands will hive off into an independent company uture changes in the market strategies F and corporate structures of the CNH Industrial Group have been announced.
The new five-year 2020-2024 strategic business plan, announced on September 3 at the ‘Capital Markets Day’ event of the Group in New York, provides for the separation of ‘On-Highway’ (commercial vehicles and engines) and “Off-Highway” assets (agriculture, construction and special vehicles). These activities will hive off into two independent groups. Iveco, Iveco Bus and Heuliez Bus commercial vehicle brands, together with the FPT Industrial powertrain business, will thus lead to one newly listed company that will have a legal structure based on that of CNH Industrial N.V. The spin-off is expected to be completed in early 2021, subject to approval at the Extraordinary Meeting of shareholders, currently scheduled for the second semester of 2020. «This courageous plan will lead to the creation of two new global leaders in their re-
spective sectors», said Suzanne Heywood, president of CNH Industrial. «The Board of Directors strongly supports this ambitious strategy and its confidence is underpinned by the rigorous work that led to its formulation». During the presentation of the business plan, called “Transform 2 Win”, CNH announced a $250 million stake in the US company Nikola Corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona. The goal is to “accelerate the transition of the industry towards zero emissions for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America and Europe, ” pointed out CNH. Nikola’s heavy-duty trucks, powered by proprietary hydrogen fuel cell and battery technology, will be the first to go into production. Iveco and FPT Industrial will assist in engineering and manufacturing expertise to industrialize Nikola’s fuel cell and battery vehicles. Other articles about Iveco Bus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/iveco-bus-fr/
•
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
KEOLIS LAUNCHES A NEW E-BRT LINE A new 100% electric line has been launched in France. Ten Irizar BRT electric buses will link the twelve kilometres between Bayonne and Biarritz in 30 minutes he French group Keolis focuses on zeT ro-emission mobility and launches a new 100% electric line. After the opening in May of three out of four BRT electric lines in Amiens with 43 Irizar electric buses, now it is the turn of the route between Bayonne and Biarritz, in the south of France. From September 2, the two cities are connected in 30 minutes by a 12 km long line featuring 30 stops served by 10 electric-powered BRT buses, which are also produced by Irizar. They are 18 meters long, have a capacity of 150 seats fitted with USB sockets under each seat, and they are accessible also to passengers with reduced mobility. The vehicles can be charged quickly in 5 minutes (on average) at the terminal or in 3-4 hours at the depot. The stops are equipped with real-time passenger information and ticket vending machines. The new BRT line is operated by Keolis on behalf of the public transport authority SM-
PBA (Syndicat des Mobilités Pays Basque Adour) and will be followed in 2020 by the launch of a second, always electric, line and the introduction of another 8 Irizar buses. “In addition to Bayonne-Biarritz and Amiens electric lines”, informs Keolis, “we are currently working with the conurbation authority to prepare the launch of the 100% hydrogen BRT line in Pau, France, which is scheduled for the end of year”. Keolis is also in charge of numerous electric mobility projects. In addition to its electric fleets in Sweden and the Netherlands, in June 2019 the Group was awarded the carbon-free bus network in Bergen, Norway. In North America, Keolis operates electric buses in Greensboro (North Carolina), Foothill (South California) and Reno (Nevada). In Canada, in December 2018 Keolis became the largest operator of 100% electric C-type school buses in North America.
•
THE MAN LION’S CITY WINS AGAIN
The readers of the German magazine VISION mobility crown the renovated MAN city bus with the title ‘Best of Mobility Reader’s Choice 2019’ in the LPT category
he MAN Lion’s City was awarded again, T this time by the readers of the German magazine VISION mobility. The popular
MAN Truck Bus model won the BEST OF Mobility Reader’s Choice 2019 in the ‘local public transport’ category. The prize was awarded by the German magazine in collaboration with the accounting firm Deloitte and the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The award was presented in September during the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. What positively impressed the over 1,000 readers who voted for the MAN Lion’s City is that it encompasses in a single vehicle all the specified drive concepts subject to evaluation and voting by the jury. «This award», commented Siegfried Seidel, Marketing Manager at MAN Truck & Bus, «clearly shows that the new MAN Lion’s City bus has been very well received by the market». The MAN Lion’s City has been produced
since 2004 and it is offered not only in the thermal version with the latest generation diesel and natural gas engine (both of which can be coupled to the EfficientHybrid system), but also in the hybrid and electric version. To be precise, the fully electric MAN Lion’s City E will be delivered from the second half of 2020. A distinctive feature is the omission of the engine tower on the rear overhang and the placement of the batteries on the roof. This results in additional seats in the rear section that offer more space for passengers. «The fully electric driveline enables a range of 200 km and, up to 270 km in favourable conditions, over the entire charge of the batteries», states the manufacturer. The MAN Lion’s City has won other awards during its long career such as the prestigious ‘International Bus & Coach of the Year’, won both in 2005 and 2015. Other articles about MAN Truck & Bus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/man-truck-bus-ag-de/
•
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
HYBRID DOUBLE - DECK MADE IN THE UK It is the Enviro400ER, the new double-decker bus of Alexander Dennis’ electric range. The vehicle is based on the BAE Systems series hybrid technology lexander Dennis introduces a new moA del in its wide range of low or zero emission buses. It is the Enviro400ER Electric Range hybrid double-decker bus. Developed in collaboration with BAE Systems, the Enviro400ER is a series hybrid bus with no mechanical connection between the engine and the drive axle. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle can run for up to three miles (4.83 km) in full electric mode depending on travel time and route profile. Zero emission operations can be scheduled according to the needs of the transport company, for exam-
ple by switching off the engine in tunnels or in other predetermined areas thanks to the stop&start function that can be programmed with a GPS to automatically stop the engine in specific situations. It is powered by a Cummins ISB4.5 diesel engine which delivers 210 hp. For energy storage, the Enviro400ER utilises a 32 kWh system that includes the third-generation lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery technology as well as the same components as the latest generation Enviro400H hybrid bus. The battery can be wireless charged without the need for external charging, thus avoiding expensive infrastructure in depots. Brighton & Hove is the first UK bus operator to order the Enviro400ER. 30 units will become part of the Go-Ahead Group subsidiary’s fleet by the end of the year for use on route 5, running in zero emissions mode in the centre of Brighton.
•
Other articles about Alexander Dennis: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/alexander-dennis-limited/
HYDROGEN PROJECT FOR FLIXBUS
The European operator announces a partnership with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) to test a fuel cell-powered bus on the road
ydrogen technology convinces the EuH ropean long-distance bus travel operator Flixbus to form a partnership with Freuden-
berg Sealing Technologies (FST), a German company specialized in sealing systems and electric mobility solutions all over the world. After the launch of three electric long-distance buses, Flixbus aims to develop a fuel cell-powered bus. It would be the first long-distance bus of this type for passenger transport services. The partnership will have to be expanded, Flixbus says, to also include a bus manufacturer. “Initial discussions are already underway,” confirms Flixbus in a press release. Names were not yet mentioned, but the interest seems to be focused on BYD and Yutong Chinese manufacturers. «A hybrid system that intelligently combines battery and fuel cells is provided for» states Flixbus. «In addition to long-
distance bus transport, the unit will also be directly applicable to heavy commercial vehicles such as trucks. Initially, a representative bus fleet of 30 vehicles will be equipped with the system during the validation phase». The requirements profile of Flixbus is very clear: performance features such as acceleration, comparable to those of today’s Euro VI standards diesel-powered longdistance buses; a range of at least 500 km without intermediate refuelling and a refuelling time of no more than 20 minutes.
•
COMPONENTS ON LINE For a comprehensive list of Suppliers of bus components in Italy and in Europe visit: www.bustocoach.com/en
To search for individual company profiles visit: https://bustocoach.com/en/italyproviders/ https://bustocoach.com/en/europeproviders/
Select products by category and read available components details: https://bustocoach.com/en/italycomponents/ https://bustocoach.com/en/europecomponents/
HIGH TECH STORE
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
VISION SYSTEMS
ision Systems will launch again its innovative ‘mirrorless’ solution at Busworld Europe 2019. It’s SmartV Vision with high-definition cameras and interior displays that replace the classic rearview mirrors. Compared with the latter, the interior displays eliminate glare and the automatic adjustment of the screens’
brightness ensures excellent visibility in all conditions, night and day, in every weather and in any driving environment. In addition to eliminating side blind spots, the solution offers functions such as the suppression of the blind spot of the A-pillar, parking and manoeuvring aid, driving assistance, or security monitoring around the vehicle. “Smart-Vision”, states the manufacturer, “not only offers greater driving comfort and safety by reducing driver’s fatigue, but also allows a high return on investment, under two years in average. In fact, the system significantly reduces fuel consumption by about 5% thanks to the removal of the mirrors, which lowers wind resistance for better aerodynamics” . It also eliminates the risk of collision between the mirror and road users at bus stops or when cyclists travel along the coach. Pedestrians and cyclists are visible from the front to the rear of the vehicle. This minimises maintenance costs related to potential injuries and damages, while maximising the vehicle’s availability. Consequently, Smart-Vision participates in the reduction of the Total Cost of Ownership. Vision Systems has already launched its innovative solution in serial production for European customers and tests are underway in America, the Middle East and Asia. At Busworld, Irizar and Van Hool will present vehicles equipped with Smart-Vision. Furthermore, Vision Systems will exhibit electronically dimmable windows presenting different possible applications in the bus markets, both for the passenger and for the driver.
•
AKASOL
ARBOR
he German manufacturer of high performance lithium-ion rbor, a provider of embedded T battery systems, Akasol, received a large follow-up order Acomputing solutions, presents from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial the new IoT-800N Panel PC bavehicles for a total of 3 million euros. From 2021 until the end of 2027, Akasol will thus supply the third generation of high-energy battery systems for various electric vehicles of the global operating customer. Akasol is already supplier of the first generation of the high-performance lithium-ion battery system AKASystem OEM PRC with a storage capacity of 50 kWh to several business units of the customer. The second generation of the AKASystem OEM PRC system will follow in 2020. It will have 66 kWh of storage capacity and the same size of the first generation system, but it will provide about 30% more energy and could be quickly charged. As far as the third generation is concerned, the so-called AKASystem AKM CYC, has the same geometrical size of the previous ones but with an increased storage capacity of about 100 kWh per pack, thus providing twice the energy than first-generation battery systems.
•
sed on RISC with built-in OBD II for vehicle applications. QIoT800N is a suitable device for fleet management, driver fatigue monitoring and Industrial Automation. This new quad-core processor “translates to a 45% performance improvement over the previous generation,” states the manufacturer. In fleet management, the IoT-800N’s built-in OBD II function is able to communicate with on-board vehicle applications, such as display status information and data collection that can be easily transmitted to the cloud or server for monitoring of management and analysis. Using an integrated 8-megapixel camera, the IoT-800N can be used in fleet management to monitor driver fatigue and to help reduce safety risks. For wireless connectivity, the IoT800N can support Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS and LTE. The new 8-inch touch display offers a better viewing angle and brightness range. The IoT-800N currently supports Android 8.1 and Ubuntu 16.04. Arbor also offers services to customise the Linux operating system upon requests.
•
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
GAZelle Next LF
T
he latest models for public transport branded GAZ Group were displayed at the Comtrans 2019, which was hosted in Moscow in early September. These are four vehicles that differ in size and traction system. Starting from the new minibus based on the GAZelle Next platform, which is characterized by the low floor in the central part, by a reinforced rear axle with a higher load-bearing capacity and disc brakes on all wheels. The bus can carry up to 22 passengers. Same total transport capacity (19 seats plus 3 standing places) also for the GAZelle Next 4.6 minibus powered by the 150-hp 3-liter gas EvoTech engine. The 8.8-meter Vector Next intercity bus, powered by a 168-hp Euro 5-compliant YMZ engine, will support the 7.6-meter YMZ- 53426 Euro 6
GAZ GROUP AT THE COMTRANS IN MOSCOW The new models of the Russian manufacturer are not only for the local market. It was displayed also the world premiere of the 12-meter electric bus
LiAZ-5292 Electric
Vector Next 8.8 version. It can carry up to 48 passengers (30 seated), and it features a separate climate control system, an advanced noise insulation system, an electronic route in-
dicator and a multimedia screen. The warranty period is three years and the service interval has been extended to 20,000 km. It would be interesting also for the EU
GAZelle Next 4.6 CNG markets if it was equipped with the new YMZ-53426 Euro 6 diesel engine with a displacement of 4.43 liters, a power range of 170-210 hp and a torque of 664-780 Nm, which was also presented at the Comtrans. The electric bus based on the LiAZ-5292 low-floor diesel city bus was instead displayed last year at the IAA in Hannover. On show as a demo model, it was developed in collaboration with the Bauman University of Moscow. It has an ultra-fast charging system (from 9 to 20 minutes), it can carry up to 85 passengers (30 seated plus a wheelchair area) and it is equipped with the Glonass video surveillance, firefighting and satellite navigation systems. It is powered by two asynchronous 125kW engines connected to lithium-titanate batteries. Two of these electric buses will be delivered by November to the city of Vladivostok and because of the challenging weather conditions they will feature special heated windshield and a climate control system. With a share of around 80% of the domestic bus market, GAZ Group is Russia’s leading bus manufacturer and supplier (from minibuses to extra-large buses). In the commercial vehicle sector, it holds a share of over 50% in the segment of light commercial vehicles and about 70% in the segment of medium-duty trucks. The company not only manufactures vehicles branded GAZ, but it also produces vehicles for Volkswagen and Daimler.
•
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
SOLARIS HYDROGEN BUSES
The Urbino range has been expanded with the hydrogen version equipped with a fuel cell that acts as a miniature hydrogen power plant on board of the vehicle
olaris Bus & Coach continues to invest S in zero-emission mobility and, almost a decade after the launch of its first e-bus,
miniature hydrogen power plant on board the vehicle. In this cell, electric power is generated by a process called reverse electrolysis the Polish manufacturer expands the cur- and then transferred directly to the driveline. rent offer of the Trollino trolleybuses and The only residues are heat and steam. the Urbino electric buses with the hydrogen The Urbino 12 Hydrogen is equipped with 60-kW fuel cells supported, whenever the variant: the Urbino 12 Hydrogen. It was presented last June as a world premie- demand for energy is the highest, by a small re at the UITP Global Public Transport Sum- high-power Solaris High Power battery that mit in Stockholm. The vehicle is equipped is filled with energy derived in excess from with a cutting-edge fuel cell that acts as a hydrogen, by regenerative braking, or by plug-in charging. In order to reURBINO 12 Hydrogen duce energy consumption as much as possible, the vehicle will be equipped with a climate comfort Length mm 12,000 system with a CO2 heat pump that Width mm 2,550 allows to use waste heat from the Height mm 3,330 fuel cell. “This solution”, points Wheelbase mm 5,900 out Solaris, “guarantees very high Front overhang mm 2,700 efficiency and further increases Rear overhang mm 3,400 the vehicle’s drive range. ” Seats max 29+1H As far as the range is concerned, Total capacity max 87+1H+1 the manufacturer declares that Electric motor kW 2 x 125 “thanks to the use of advanced technologies the bus can cover Fuel Cell kW 60 up to 350 km on a single refill. Battery Solaris High Power “Hydrogen is stored in gaseous Hydrogen tanks litres/kg tot 5 x 312 / 36.8 form at a pressure of 350 bar in GVW kg 19,200 five new-generation tanks (type 4)
made of composite material and longitudinally roof-mounted on the bus (above the first axle). Each tank has a capacity of 312 liters for a total hydrogen storage capacity of 36.8 kg. Traction is ensured by the ZF AVE 130 motorized axle coupled to two 125-kW electric engines. The Urbino 12 Hydrogen has immediately generated interest. During the UITP summit in Stockholm, where the vehicle debuted, Solaris signed a contract with the French company RATP for the rental and trial of the vehicle. The tests will take place in Paris between April and June 2020 in regular
passenger traffic. In Austria and Italy some operators have already tested the Urbino 12 Hydrogen on the road and soon it will stop in Germany. The first order has instead been placed by the Italian SASA of Bolzano, a company that has already been supplied with the Solaris Urbino electric buses. Signed in May 2019, the contract provides for the supply of 12 units at the end of 2021 and an eight-year service and maintenance package in addition to special training for drivers and workshops.
•
Other articles about Solaris: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/solaris-bus-coach-s-a-pl/
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2019
DAIMLER BUSES AT BUSWORLD
Focus on eMobility systems, the 360-degree proposals of Mercedes and Setra and the first public release of the Sprinter Travel 75
aimler Buses proposals at the next ediD tion of Busworld Europe (Brussels, 18-23 October), with the brands Mercedes,
Setra and Omniplus, will focus on sustainability and innovation. The focus of the trade show will be e-mobility systems, mainly represented by the electric eCitaro, the battery-powered city bus already in regular service in many European cities and manufactured in series at the Mannheim plant. Three-digit deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. Depending on the type of use, the eCitaro
can be equipped with a maximum of 12 battery packs so as to reach a range of 170 km without the need for intermediate recharging. From 2020, the eCitaro G articulated bus with 145 passenger seats will also be available. The technological development program provides for the use of solid-state (lithium polymers) batteries in the second half of 2020 and for the launch of new generation batteries in the following year. Finally, from 2022 the battery bus will extend its range thanks to the use of hydrogen-based fuel cell supplying high-voltage batteries.
eCITARO G As far as charging systems is concerned, in addition to the cable system (over 150 kW), from the end of this year will also be available a rapid charging system (300 kW) with roof-mounted pantograph and the devices (arms and rails) for inverted pantograph charging are also underway. At Busworld Europe will be displayed also the services provided by the e-Mobility-Consulting team for tailor-made tranTopClass S 531 DT
MultiClass S 415 LE
INTOURO sport systems, supported by the range of Omniplus training courses for e-mobility operators. In addition to the e-mobility systems, Mercedes-Benz will display at Busworld three other top models: the new Sprinter Travel 75, the versatile Intouro and the Tourismo 15 RHD. The Sprinter Travel 75 is a new model in the Mercedes minibus range. Intended for touring services, it is 8.5 meters long, it has a total weight of 6.5 tons and a passenger capacity of 21+1 seats thanks to the use of a high-load rear axle with pneumatic suspension, developed exclusively for minibuses. It features a wheelbase of 5,100 millimeters and after the central pillar the bodywork consists of a self-supporting body that allows to widen to ten centimeters the interior available space for the seats with a seating arrangement of 2+1. The Sprinter Travel 75 features also a panoramic windscreen, double-sided shaped windows and a rear luggage space of two cubic meters plus 0.3 m on the sides. It is also equipped with convector heating and separate air conditioning system, with ComfortClass S 515 HD
TOURISMO RHD
SPRINTER TRAVEL 75
power output of 11 kW for passengers and 7 kW for the driver. It is powered as standard by the 163-hp 2.15-liter engine (120 kW), but on request it can be equipped with the 190-hp 3-liter engine (140 kW). The presence of the Intouro intercity bus at the Mercedes stand is not something new but confirms the validity of this series of vehicles in terms of versatility and operating costs: three two-axle versions with lengths ranging from 12.1 to 13.3 meters, two types of seats, the possibility of mounting a wheelchair lift, two engine power levels (299 and 354 hp) and three gearbox options. For the Tourismo RHD, the Brussels show will be the occasion to celebrate a double milestone: 25 years since its birth and 30 thousand buses sold. Now in its third generation, thanks to a complete range of models (from 12.3 to 14 meters) it is able to cover a range of uses ranging from long-distance services up to medium and long-distance touring services, always with excellent results in terms of fuel consumption. Finally, Daimler Buses will exhibit vehicles branded Setra: the three different lines of models will be represented by the
MultiClass S 415 Low Entry, by the touring ComfortClass S 515 HD and by the TopClass S 516 HDH. The double-decker TopClass S 531 DT will then be added. It should be underlined that in terms of safety, in addition to the complete devices already present as standard, the interior materials are currently being tested on all Mercedes and Setra touring coaches to ensure compliance with the new fire protection standards that will be mandatory since July 2020.
TopClass S 516 HDH
•