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HAMBURG Big investments for e-Mobility.
SCOTLAND Incentives for Ultra Low Emission Buses.
FRANCE Hydrogen production follows a strategy.
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IRIZAR ie BUS IN MADRiD
VOLVO ELECTRIC BUSES DON’T FEAR THE COLD
odö, north Norway. Here has been placed an order for 31 electric Volhe Madrid municipal transport company EMT once again T chooses the electric buses produced by Irizar e-Mobility. Bvo buses, charging infrastructure and servicing. They will be the norThey are 20 Irizar ie buses of 12 meters. The contract also thernmost electric buses in the world, and the first to enter operation north
provides for the supply of 20 interoperable 100 kW chargers for overnight charge via the Combo 2 socket. The latest generation Irizar electric bus integrates several innovations, including weight reduction, space optimization, increased passenger capacity and new batteries. Fitted with two doors, it offers 28 seats and two wheelchair bays. Electronics, communications and the main components & systems are made by Irizar Group. Batteries also boast the Irizar technology and comply with the most recent European regulations on electrical, thermal and mechanical safety.
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of the Arctic Circle, when the buses will become operational in July 2021. The order includes 17 12-metre Volvo 7900 Electric buses and 14 highcapacity Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated buses. These can carry up to 120 passengers. The charging infrastructure will be delivered by ABB. «This is the largest sustainability project for road transport in northern Norway, and it is of immense significance for both the region and for us», says Anders Mjaaland, Administrative Director of Saltens Group, owner of Nordlandsbuss which handles operation of the electric buses. The transition to emission-free electric buses marks an important step for reaching Norway’s ambitious climate targets, which among much else stipulate that all city buses in the country shall be able to run emission-free by 2025.
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URBINO ELECTRIC FOR STETTINO
he municipality of Szczecin, north west Poland, has sigT ned a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach for the delivery of 8 zero-emission buses from the Urbino 18 electric range.
The vehicles will be supplied by the end of September 2021 to the public transport operator Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe Klonowica. The articulated ebuses will be equipped with 182-kWh Solaris High Power batteries. Charging can be done via plug-in or by a roof mounted pantograph (560 kW). The buses will be equipped with air conditioning for the entire vehicle, electric heating, Wi-Fi, ignition interlocks with alcohol tests for the driver and integrated monitoring with the urban surveillance network. The vehicles will use a photovoltaic panel on the roof as an additional power source for the passenger information system. In addition, they will be equipped with eSConnect software, a fleet management system designed by Solaris to optimize the operation and maintenance of buses.
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MERCEDES BUSES IN ISRAEL
100 KARSAN JESTS+ IN TURKEY
he Turkish manufacturer has delivered 100 Jest+ miT nibuses to the municipality of Düzce, Turkey. The batch is part of an order of 114 vehicles of the same
model. Jest+ is a 5.8-meter low-floor compact city bus with a small turning radius and safety features such as hill-start assist and lane keeping support system. It has a maximum capacity of 22 seats and is powered by a 3-liter diesel engine with a power of 125 kW (170 hp) and a torque of 400 Nm. The suspension is independent on the four wheels. Karsan is celebrating its 54th anniversary this year in the Turkish automotive industry.
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300 OTOKAR KENTS FOR IZMIR
he bus division of Daimler Truck AG has won a tender tokar was awarded a contract last August for the supply T for the supply of 415 Mercedes city and intercity buses to the Israeli operator Egged. This is one of the largest orders Oof 304 buses from the Kent series to the Eshot transport ever for Daimler Buses and is the result of a successful col- company based in Izmir, one of the most important municipa-
laboration between Daimler Buses and Colmobil, the general distributor of Mercedes-Benz buses in Israel. Of the 415 new buses, 156 units will be bodied on the OC 500 RF 1939 intercity chassis while 259 units on the OC 500 LE 1830 city bus chassis. The latter are low-entry models. The chassis are being produced in Daimler Buses’ Spanish bus plant in Sámano, the bus bodies produced by the Israeli bodybuilders Haargaz and Merkavim will be fitted on site. Deliveries are scheduled between this year and the next one.  
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lities in Turkey. This is the largest single order awarded this year by Otokar. Deliveries will start in 2020. The contract also includes after-sales services for a five years period. The Metropolitan Municipality of Izmir operates a fleet of buses of different lengths, from the smallest to the articulated ones on different routes to ensure the efficiency of the service, setting an example in public transport in Turkey. The number of Otokar buses serving the city of Izmir from 2009 will exceed 700 vehicles with the new order. Read the complete news on: https://bustocoach.com/en/
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FLASH NEWS
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
URBINO ELECTRIC IN POLAND
OTOKAR CONQUERS GEORGIA
tokar has signed one of the largest export contracts of he Polish operator Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Miejskiej T (PKM) based in Sosnowiec signed a contract with Solaris O2020 with Georgia for an order of 175 buses. The agreeBus & Coach for the delivery of 14 Urbino Electric buses (9 ment signed with the Georgia Municipal Development Fund
in the 12-m version and 5 in the articulated one). The new buses will join the three Solaris electric buses that have been in service since two years in Sosnowiec. PKM also ordered three pantograph chargers and eight plug-in chargers. The gross value of the contract is over PLN 46 million (approx. EUR 11 million). The order will be completed within July/August 2021. The electric buses will be fitted with a central motor of 160 kW in the case of the 12-metre buses and of 240 kW for 18-metre ones.
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CAETANO E-BUSES IN GERMANY
amounts to € 18.7 million and includes 117 Agilo C buses and 58 Kent C buses for use in six different cities, with deliveries expected within the year. The supply of spare parts and training are also included in the contract. «We are going through a difficult period globally», commented Otokar’s general manager, Serdar Görgüç. «Covid-19 is not just a health crisis. It has also profoundly influenced economic and social development. We will leave these days behind. We will accelerate our production with the Georgia export agreement. We will bring a breath of fresh air to the country’s public transport. Our vehicles will be on the roads at the end of the year».
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VOLVO ELECTRIC BUSES IN NORWAY
he Portuguese manufacturer’s eCity Gold model will T be delivered to the operator In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) based Frankfurt within the year. These are the first
units for the German market. The two 12-meter lowfloor vehicles will have a seating capacity of 34 passengers. The e.City Gold model is fitted with a 349-kWh battery pack that guarantees a range of over 200 kilometers, as stated by the manufacturer. The e.City Gold is part of the Caetano portfolio of zero-emission vehicles for urban mobility, many of which have already been delivered to several Portuguese cities and recently also in London.
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BYD/ADL ELECTRIC DOUBLE DECKS
ike many other cities in Scandinavia and Europe, several L Norwegian cities focuses on the electrification of public transport. One of the environmental targets set by Norway
is to have only zero emissions urban buses by 2025. In this light, Vy Buss Norge has recently placed an order for a large number of Volvo ebuses. The vehicles will be deployed in Drammen and Ålesund and deliveries are set for later this year. By summer 2021 Vy Buss will have 150 electric buses in operation. In Drammen six Volvo 7900 Electric buses began operating in February 2019. This autumn they will be joined by another 22 Volvo electric buses, of which two are high-capacity models that can carry up to 120 passengers.
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ZEB CONFERENCE POSTPONED TO 2021
operator National Express has taken delivery of 10 nitially rescheduled in autumn 2020, the ZEB conference UK ADL BYD electric double deck buses. Part of a wider investment in 29 zero emission BYD ADL Enviro400EVs, Ion zero-emission buses has been postponed to 2021. The the new ebuses have entered service in Coventry, linking the new dates are March 23-24 while the location remains the one
city centre and University Hospital. Built to National Express’s Platinum standard, the 10.9m long Enviro400EV offer extra legroom for up to 65 seated passengers as well as USB chargers and free wi-fi. An advanced heat pump system ensures that saloon heating power is supplied efficiently from the main batteries without unduly impacting operational range. To simplify the transition to electric buses for National Express, the 382kWh BYD Iron- Phosphate batteries on each vehicle are maintained by Zenobe Energy, who provides them to the operator along with the charging system at the depot and a software platform which helps monitor and optimise energy use.
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confirmed this year (Paris). Like the previous editions (Cologne 2018 and London 2016), the ZEB conference will focus on the solutions and challenges of decarbonising the bus industry. During the two-day in Paris, 400 stakeholders, including bus operators, industry players and local and international policy makers, will come together to discuss the merits of the two zero-emission technologies: battery electric buses and fuel-cell electric buses . In the meantime, you can follow the ZEBinars online to keep up to date. Throughout fall 2020, Element Energy and Hydrogen Europe will host a series of free webinars ahead of the Paris Conference next March. Read the complete news on: https://bustocoach.com/en/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
HAMBURG PLANS E-MOBILITY
Daimler Buses, MAN and Solaris were awarded the supply of up to 530 electric buses by Hamburger Hochbahn. Deliveries are expected between 2021 and 2025 he maxi contract by the Hamburg public T transport company provides for the procurement of up to 530 electric buses to be sup-
plied in several batch over a five-year period (2021-2025). The list of suppliers for the procurement, published last summer by the company, includes Daimler Buses, MAN Truck & Bus and Solaris. Framework agreements are currently being concluded with all three manufacturers to regulate the supply of zeroemission electric buses and articulated ones. This will also include a number with solid batteries. The contract award, which was the result of a tender launched in September last year by Hamburger Hochbahn, also defines the technical specifications of the battery buses. Depending on the manufacturer, the guaranteed range without recharging or intermediate recharging is between 150 and 200 kilometers for articulated buses and up to 270 for solo buses. Daimler Buses will supply the Mercedes eCi-
taro and the articulated eCitaro G models. Solaris will deliver the Urbino 12 and the Urbino 18 buses, both electrically powered and fitted with Solaris High Energy+ batteries with a high capacity and engines integrated into the drive axle. The offer of MAN includes the Lion’s City E, also available in the articulated version. Although the agreement has been formalised, the total number of vehicles that Hamburger Hochbahn will call up from the individual manufacturers has not yet been definitively determined. “As early as 2021 and 2022”, the company stated in a press release, “more than 140 battery buses are to be called up under the contract.” Hamburger Hochbahn is one of the biggest German transport carriers with around 1,000 buses, 113 lines and 214 million passengers transported per year. Since the beginning of 2020, the company has only bought locally emission-free urban buses. The goal is to electrify the entire fleet by 2030.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
ECO-FRIENDLY BUSES FOR SCOTLAND The purchase of Ultra-Low Emission Buses will be incentivized in Scotland thanks to a funding of £9 million for transport operators he Scottish government has launched a T new Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS). With a £9 million funding, ope-
rators will be supported in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and recover from the effects of the pandemic. The funding will cover up to 50% of the cost difference between an ultra-low emission bus and a conventional diesel equivalent. It will reach up to 75% depending on the emission capability of the vehicle. This means that fullyelectric buses or those capable of operating in zero-emission mode are allowed. At the same time, to qualify as an Ultra-Low Emission Bus, the vehicle must save 30% greenhouse gas emissions over the Bus Test Cycle in the UK compared to an Euro VI diesel bus, according to the guidelines for application documents. The scheme also includes fuel cell vehicles. However, funding decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis as there is not currently a grid average for hydrogen, so bids with the
need for infrastructure must demonstrate that the hydrogen is of renewable origin, according to the guidelines. In general, infrastructure support is available up to a maximum of 75%. It is not the first such funding in Scotland. The new programme is an evolution of the Green Bus Fund. The Scottish Government invested £17 million between 2011 and 2018 through the fund, which resulted in nearly 500 cleaner buses across Scotland, according to recent information. At a whole, Scotland has ambitious plans regarding electrification: as of 2032, the nation plans to help phase out combustion motors, mostly by incentivising the sale of all-electric cars and plug-in hybrids. To help prepare the switch to electrified vehicles, Transport for Scotland has been running a series of measures and funding, ranging from e-bikes over charging stations to (large) electric vehicles.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
HYDROGEN STRATEGY IN FRANCE
FCA LAUNCHES THE V2G PROJECT
The government presented its hydrogen strategy over the next ten years. Goal: to develop the production of green hydrogen and organise the industry rance pushes for decarbonization and preF sents its hydrogen strategy over the next ten years with an investment of 7.2 billion
euros by 2030. The goal is to develop green hydrogen production and organise the industry. “Hydrogen is a strategic opportunity to intensify and accelerate the decarbonisation of the sectors [...] most difficult to decarbonise, especially in industry and transport,” said Environment Minister Barbara Pompili. Priority is given to commercial vehicles, lorries, garbage trucks, trains and, ultimately, planes. The goal is to save more than 6 million tons of CO2 by 2030, the equivalent of the emissions of a city such as Paris. The plan will allocate 1.5 billion euros for the production of electrolysis plants that will produce green hydrogen. France has set a goal of 6.5 GW of hydrogen production capacity by 2030. At the same time, the whole challenge will be working on the fuel cells that will
equip the vehicles. In this regard, almost one billion euros will be used by 2023 to develop a hydrogen-powered heavy mobility offer. This offer will be financed in particular by a tender endowed with 650 million euros until 2023. This will aim to “develop or improve components and systems related to the production and transport of hydrogen and for its applications as energy transport or supply “. If hydrogen production is to be carbon-free, it is also essential to organise the sector. Green hydrogen producers, vehicle manufacturers and all stakeholders should be mobilized. A National Hydrogen Committee will be established, chaired by the Minister of Economy, with the hydrogen companies. The aim is, in particular, to create 50,000 to 150,000 direct and indirect jobs in France over the next ten years. “The aim of this plan is to emerge from the crisis stronger, with a more competitive and carbon-free economy,” stated Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire.
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The Vehicle-to-Grid project developed by FCA with Engie Eps and Terna was launched. For the occasion, the ecofriendly buses of Iveco Bus were also showcased
he FCA V2G pilot project was launched T in mid-September. This is a technology that enables electric vehicles to exchange
energy with the power grid when a peak is needed. The project, developed on the theme of electric mobility, is based on the collaboration between Fiat Chrysler Automobilies (FCA), Engie Eps and Terna, which have created a V2G infrastructure. By the end of 2021, the infrastructure will guarantee the interconnection of up to 700 electric vehicles, for the supply of grid services to the transmission network operator, as well as the possibility of recharging the vehicles themselves. Once fully operational, it will be able to produce over 6,500 MWh of energy per year, resulting in the offsetting of more than 2,100 tons of CO2 every year and becoming the largest V2G infrastructure ever built in the world. For the occasion, Iveco Bus made available,
during the opening ceremony, a full electric E-WAY bus and a natural gas Crossway NP Low Entry. The two vehicles shuttled guests to and from the Heritage Hub, a multi-functional space built at one of the historic Fiat mechanical production plants at the Mirafiori complex, to the Drosso logistics hub where the presentation ended. The E-WAY is powered by a 120/195 kW electric motor and 360 KWh lithiumion NMC batteries mounted on the roof and in the tailgate. Available in all lengths, it has a transport capacity of up to 82 passengers (22 seated and 60 standing). With a six-hour charge, it can travel for the whole working day. The Crossway NP Low Entry is powered by a 360-hp Cursor 9 Natural Power engine with low emissions guaranteed by compressed natural gas, 100% biomethane compatible. The smart design of this model allows the integration of the tanks on the roof.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
THE MILD HYBRID BY SOLARIS
THE CEO OF ITALSCANIA CHANGES
The Urbino Mild Hybrid makes its debut in the segment of low-emission vehicles offered by the Polish manufacturer ild hybrid option also from Solaris M Bus&Coach, which announces the entry of the Urbino Mild Hybrid into the range of
‘low emission’ vehicles. The so-called ‘mild hybrid’ solution marks a natural evolution of the recuperation technology in buses with the use of the energy generated during braking. The system is based on three crucial elements: an electric machine (the power is lower than normal hybrids), an energy storage system and driver for the structure monitoring the operation of the system. When braking, the electric machine of the bus acts as a generator and recharges the stored energy with the maximum available power. The capacity of the energy storage tank has been chosen in order to facilitate the recuperation of energy when braking from a speed of about 60 km/h downwards. When the storage unit is partially or fully recharged,
during the acceleration process, the electric machine acts as an electric engine supporting the operation of the diesel engine. In other words, when the bus brakes, the mild hybrid system generates and stores power, whereas when it accelerates, the system assists the diesel engine. Thanks to mild hybrid solution, the vehicles consume less and are more environmentally friendly, that is, they go far beyond the Euro 6 emissions standards for diesel engines. «In our new vehicles, we will provide a mild hybrid system of the latest generation», said Petros Spinaris, Deputy CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach. «The number of these types of solutions on the market is expected to increase systematically. It is with satisfaction that we announce the inclusion of this new low-emission solution in our vehicle portfolio».
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From 1 December 2020 the CEO of the Italian branch of Scania will be Enrique Enrich, who has taken over from Franco Fenoglio in office since 2012
fter eight years at the top management A of ItalScania, Franco Fenoglio passes the baton to Enrique Enrich, who will be the new CEO from 1 December 2020. Enrich began his career at Scania more than twenty years ago after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Statistics at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. At Scania, he has held different management roles in various countries, notably Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico. In Mexico, he has been CEO of Scania Mexico for five years. Enrich is 46, married and has two daughters. «I am excited about this new opportunity and the eventuality of working in a key market like the Italian one». stated Enrich. «I will put all my effort into continuing on the path of success that has characterized Scania in Italy. The transport sector is experiencing a moment of great change on a global level and many challenges are awaiting us, but I am sure we will be able to
deal with it in the best possible way thanks to the teamwork with the Italscania team and the entire network of car dealerships and workshops». «I am happy to welcome Enrique Enrich. I am sure that, thanks to his expertise, he will make an important contribution to Italscania’s future success», underlined Franco Fenoglio, CEO and President at Italscania. «It has been a great honor for me to lead this company for so many years. The work of the whole team, of the network of car dealerships and workshops and the trust of the many customers who have chosen to be part of the Scania family in recent years, has allowed us to further strengthen the positioning of the Scania brand in Italy. I wish you all the best, in the knowledge that this company will continue to grow thanks to an offer of market-leading transport solutions, but above all, thanks to a team of people who constantly work passionately and commit to always achieve new goals». Other articles about Scania: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/scania-ab-se/
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ALLISON
DAIMLER
bles engine-off ca-pability. Footprint and weight of the inverter are reduced, and it is now cooled with water ethylene glycol (WEG) with reduced maintenance costs and extended range. The energy storage system incor-porates Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology for increased energy density, faster charging and extended range (engine off). The eGen range will include Allison’s electric hybrid and fully electric systems, including the com-pany’s electric axle portfolio. Following a partnership with IndyGo, the Indianapolis Transportation Corporation and Cummins, the eGen Flex system will be integrated into three of IndyGo’s new buses. The company also selected Al-lison’s H 40 EPTM solution to power 24 additional new Gillig buses equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine.
buses to face the Covid 19 pandemic. The air conditioning systems, in addition to already protecting against the risk of infec-tion by ensuring a rapid change of air on board (every two minutes), adopt new features such as standard high-performance particle filters with antiviral properties. In addition to this, on request, the maximum fresh air bandwidth of the air conditioning systems can be further extended by up to 33 or 40% for the Mercedes Tourismo, Setra ComfortClass 500, TopClass 500 and S 531 DT ranges. Dedicated to the safety of drivers, the glass and polycarbonate protection doors are now available not only for the Citaro but also for the Mercedes Tourismo, Setra ComfortClass 500 and S 531 DT touring coaches. For passenger hygiene, it is equipped with sensor-controlled dispensers for disinfectants mounted on the door mechanisms. From the end of September this will become a standard for Mer-cedes-Benz and Setra buses.
VIRICITI
VOLVO
aimler Buses further inllison Transmission announces the launch of the new zero A emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the Dcreases the safety level eGen Flex. The drive unit includes a disconnect clutch that ena- of Mercedes-Benz and Setra
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he cooperation between Volvo Buhe public transport company RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische T Tram), one of the largest operators in the Netherlands, has Tses and Batteryloop, a subsidiary chosen ViriCiti’s telematics system for the monitoring of the fleet of Stena Recycling, gives Volvo’s bus (198 buses including electric, diesel and hybrid ones), depots and chargers in one single platform. Introduced in January 2020, the system is already giving encouraging re-sults. The company revealed that, thanks to an optimized charging infrastructure and effective planning, “our electric buses can drive as much km as diesel ones, that is 400-500 km per day.” RET has recently introduced 55 electric and 103 hybrid buses in the Randstad, the most populated urban region in the Netherlands. The goal is to provide emission-free transport by 2030. «If there is a problem with e-buses, you now have to look at a laptop, not under the hood of the vehicle. The technical side of electric buses is very different from diesel ones. But Vi-riCiti helps us with data access. We need data for managing electric buses. Without this system, the condition-based maintenance of the electric buses would not be possible», ex-plained René van Oostenbrugge, Maintenance Engineer and E-Mobility Specialist at RET.
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batteries a second life. The batteries will be reused as energy storage units, for example in buildings and charging stations. Generally used for many years in regular traffic, batteries when replaced have a capacity which, while too limited to efficiently propel a bus, is more than sufficient for static use for energy storage purposes. The agreement, recently signed, has a global reach. It covers all the batteries for which Volvo Buses is responsible in its electric buses. Up to now, most of these vehicles are operating in Europe, but numbers are expected to increase in other parts of the world too. Batteryloop and Volvo Buses have already been involved in a joint project with Stena Fastigheter, whereby bus batteries are used as energy storage units to supply electricity to the residential area of Fyrklövern, in Gothenburg (Sweden). The electricity stored in these units comes from solar panels mounted on the roofs of apartment buildings.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
THE KEY WORD IS “REACT�
All-round offensive for MAN Truck & Bus, which as for buses can count on the success of the MAN and Neoplan models. Important innovations are also on the way
MAN FAMILY
he negative effects of the Covid-19 panT demic on the entire global economy requires exceptional efforts from all stakehol-
ders operating on the global market, starting with the automotive sector and especially the industrial vehicle sector. Manufacturers were already struggling with a rapid evolution of transport systems in the name of environmental compatibility, active and passive safety and digitalization. They must now offer solutions also in terms of public health safety, especially on vehicles intended for passenger transport and push on the offer of technologically advanced vehicles and complementary services to intercept all possible signs of market recovery. In the next months, we will most likely see an increase in competition between manufacturers who will have to implement new sales strategies and production reorganizations to make ends meet, strongly marked by the market trend in the first half of this year. The numbers are merciless: in Europe, the first half of 2020 recorded a hard decrease in registrations of commercial vehicles (- 42%) and buses (- 35%). He, who hesitates is lost. MAN Truck & Bus does not sit back and makes its move with an all-out offensive to showcase the complete-
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ness of its offer, the goals achieved and the latest product innovations. What is at stake, common to all the other manufacturers, is to recover by the end of the year as much as possible the loss of the first half of the year. For MAN Truck & Bus, global vehicle sales have decreased by 41% (-47% for trucks and 32% for buses) with a resulting operating loss of 387 million euros. MAN Latin America’s first half-year performance was also negative, with global
sales decreased by 22% (-19% for trucks and -37% for buses) with an operating loss of 10 million euros. In summary, in the commercial vehicle sector, MAN Truck & Bus has deployed the MAN Truck Generation, which, seven months after its launch on the market, is already a consolidated and complete reality thanks to the new TG models supported by the new all-wheel drive vehicles for the construction industry and automated guided
vehicles for combined transport. Passenger transport is more interesting. Current events require to put in place the solutions adopted on MAN and Neoplan buses as first thing in order to reduce the risk of coronavirus contagion for passengers and drivers as much as possible. Starting from the efficiency of the air conditioning system mounted on all models which reduces risks thanks to the automatic control of the air circulation which is treated by the roof unit or by the frontbox, continuous expulsion through overpressure and convector heating (without fans). To adapt the interior design, disinfectant li-
LION’S CITY 18E
quid dispensers and glass or polycarbonate bulkheads for the driver’s seat, above the door in city buses and behind the seat on intercity buses, are provided for. As for the range of city buses, MAN’s ongoing commitment to reduce fuel consumption should be underlined. It has led to the offer of the EfficientHybrid module, complete with UltraCaps for energy recovery during braking to power the network and the Stop and Go system, on all Lion’s City models that are powered by the new D15 diesel and E18 gas engines. In particular, the CNG Lion’s Cities are really appreciated in many European cities for their ability to combine respect for the environment with economic compatibility. Recent examples are the order for 100 Lion’s City 12 G buses from the Paris operator RATP and the order for 15 Lion’s City 12 G EfficientHybrid buses from the transport company in Oldenburg, Northern Germany. MAN’s presence in the field of electric buses, where it can boast 50 years of expertise, is not less important. The debut of the 750 HO-M10 E model with full electric drive dates back to February 1970. Today, to compete for an expanding market, MAN can count on the electric versions of the new Lion’s City. The first 12-meter versions entered service at the end of last year in Hamburg and another 13 units will be de-
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livered by the end of the year in Germany, Spain, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, in addition to new orders in Germany (17 vehicles) and Sweden (22 vehicles). Series production of the 18-meter articulated version, however, is scheduled only for the beginning of 2021. Meanwhile, the Lion’s City 18 E will be trailed by the transport companies of Cologne and Barcelona and together with the 12-meter version has become part of the framework agreement with the Hamburger Hochbahn operator (as well as Daimler Buses and Solaris) for the supply of 530 electric buses over the next five years. The Lion’s City 18 E is characterized by electric central motors on the second and third axles which are electrically synchronized and with a total power of 320 to 480 TGE COACH
kW; the batteries are lithium-ion (NMC) with a capacity of 640 kWh, rechargeable at the depot in less than four hours via the CCS connector at a power of 100-150 kW. The declared operating range is 200-270 km. For extra-urban scheduled services but also for the use as a school bus or occasional touring coach, the MAN Lion’s Intercity range is provided for. Three years ago the range was extended with the 13.25-meter two-axle C version in support of the 12.28and 13.05-meter versions. They are all powered by the D08 6.9-liter Euro 6d engine with power output of 290 hp coupled to the manual or automatic ZF or Voith transmission. As an option, for the most demanding applications, it can be powered by the 9-liter
D1556 engine with power output of 280, 330 and 360 hp, also coupled to the MAN TipMatic Coach automated gearbox (not with the 280 hp engine). Further development of the Intercity range is scheduled for next year with the launch of the Low Entry series. The range of TGE minibuses is instead already complete. In addition to the City (with low-floor), Intercity, Combi and Combi Electric models, it can now also count on the 7.4-meter Coach version powered by a two-liter 177-hp engine, coupled to the sixspeed manual transmission or the 8-speed automatic one. Air suspension is available on request and the transport capacity reaches 16 passengers. The MAN touring range confirms the worth of the Lion’s Coach (from 12.1 to 13.9 meters), awarded as “Coach of the Year 2020” and which has exceeded 2,500 units sold so far in Europe. A recent order of 143 buses was added by the Russian company Mosgotrans, 25 in Turkey for Kâmil Koç and 80 in Saudi Arabia. Finally there is the renowned Neoplan brand, with the Tourliner, Cityliner and Skyliner models. Not only all models are equipped with the OptiView system to replace the rear-view mirrors, but also a new roadshow was announced for next year to celebrate 50 years of life of the Cityliner. Other articles about MAN Truck & Bus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/man-truck-bus-ag-de/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
THE ENVIROMENT
HAS A DAILY AS A FRIEND
In the range of Iveco Bus minibuses, there is also the CNG Daily Line model for extra-urban services. It can carry up to 19 or 22 passengers
wo lengths and therefore two different T transport capacities. This is the offer of Iveco Bus for extra-urban services with low
therefore with a gross vehicle weight of 56 quintals, while for the 7.5-meter version, the Daily 65C is used with 65 quintals of gross environmental impact with the CNG Daily vehicle weight. Line model. In both cases, the wheelbase is 4,100 mm The difference between the two versions is and the extended length is obtained by lengmade by the chassis on which the vehicle thening the rear overhang. The maximum for passenger transport is built on. For the transport capacity reaches 19 and 22 pas7.2-meter version, the Daily 56C is used, senger seats respectively. There are no more differences DAILY LINE CNG 4100 4100L between the two versions. In terms of basic interior layout, they both of Lenght mm 7,168 7,538 fer 1.2 cubic meter of rear luggage Width mm 2,052 2,174 compartment, removing three seats, Height mm 2,900 2,950 or with single or double wheelchair Wheelbase mm 4,100 4,100 space, coupled to the lift mounted under the two-leaf tailgate. In this Front overhang mm 1,048 1,048 case, however, up to seven standard Rear overhang mm 2,200 2,390 seats must be removed. Turning circle mm 15,190 14,758 Under the front hood it features the Seats max 19+1 22+1 three-liter Otto Cycle engine powe Engine FIC Euro VI/d CNG red by natural gas which belongs to Displacement litres 3.0 the Euro 6 step D pollution class P ower cv (kW)/grpm 136 (100)/3,500 thanks to the exhaust gas after-tre Torque Nm/rpm 350/1.500-2,730 atment system with three-way ca Transmission FPT manual 6-speed talytic converter. Cylinder CNG n.5, 246 litres The maximum power output is 136 hp (100 kW) and the torque is 350 GVW kg 5,600 6,500 Nm, constant between 1,500 and
2,730 rpm. It is coupled as standard to the FPT 2840.6 six-speed manual transmission or, on request, to the automated eight-speed ZF Hi-Matic. Housed under the chassis, the 5 steel tanks for the storage of naural gas have a total capacity of 246 l. A 14-liter petrol recovery tank can also be fitted on request. In this case, the capacity of the tanks is reduced to 220 l. The internal layout includes fixed passenger seats, luggage racks on both sides equipped with LED lights, manual emergency hatch (electric on request), air conditioning and heating systems for passengers and driver. For the latter, it features a new fixed Soft-
touch steering wheel (adjustable on request) and, on the dashboard, a color instrument panel. It is also possible to enhance the equipment, starting with the installation of the DAB radio. As for the safety systems, LDWS, AEBS and City Brake are provided as standard. All other systems, including Tire Pressure Monitoring, are available on request Other articles about Iveco Bus: https://bustocoach.com/en/costruttore/iveco-bus-fr/
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
AN Truck & Bus Iberia and the Galician M bodybuilder Unvi launched the Unvi S20 built on the MAN TGE at the end of
sfers, to VIP transport, to airport services. The new MAN TGE Unvi S20 minibus features therefore great versatility. The design July. The model can be produced for various is characterized by the panoramic windows applications: from excursions, to hotel tran- while the spacious and bright interiors are developed in detail with high quality materials and luxurious finishes for MAN TGE UNVI S20 19 22 the comfort of passengers and driver. Lenght mm 7,391 7,538 Examples of this are the space for bags available under the seats, the Width mm 2,069 2,069 heated multifunctional leather stee Height mm 2,516 2,516 ring wheel and the more ergonomic Wheelbase mm 4,490 4,490 position of the digital tachograph. 3 Luggage m 1.75 1.25 The standard equipment includes, Seats max 19+1 22+1 among other things, the 8-inch MAN Engine MAN Euro 6/SCR infotainment system with integrated Displacement litres 2.0 reversing camera, Ergoconfort dri Power cv/rpm 140-177 / 3,600 ver’s seat, and LED headlights. Torque Nm/rpm 340-410 / 1,500-2,000 The first units of the MAN TGE Transmission automatic 8-speed Unvi S20 are available in the standard 19-seater version which is GVW kg 5,500 5,500 7,391 mm long and in the XL va-
THE IBERIAN BUS WITH A GERMAN HEART The Unvi S20 model based on MAN TGE is a minibus intended for various uses with a complete equipment in terms of comfort and safety
riant with a capacity of 22 passengers over a length of 7,538 mm. The rear luggage compartment, complete with the original MAN tailgate with compass opening, has a volume of 1.25 and 1.75 cubic meters depending on the version. On request, the vehicle can also be equipped for the transport of passengers with reduced mobility with up to three wheelchair bays and up to six seats in addition to that of the driver. The drive is entrusted to the two-liter MAN engine with a power of 103 kW (140 hp) or 130 kW (177 hp). It is a diesel-powered engine which is Euro 6 standard compliant thanks to the selective catalytic reduction
(SCR) system for the reduction of nitrogen oxides. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic one with hydrodynamic torque converter. Upon request, it can be coupled to a sixspeed manual gearbox. The safety package includes a whole series of driving assistance devices such as Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Control, Crosswind Assist Stabilization System, Fatigue Detection, Hill Start Assist Control, in addition to the control systems on the braking system: EBA, ASR and ESP. As for roadside assistance, the widespread network of MAN Services operates 24 hours a day.
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BusToCoach on-line Magazine - October 2020
OLD FASHIONED MERCEDES was the autumn of 1955 and at IT the Frankfurt International Motor Show an absolute innovation was
launched by Daimler-Benz AG: the Mercedes 319 light commercial vehicle series. The first two models available on the market were the L-319 van and the O 319 minibus. The debut marked the entry of the
65 years ago the Mercedes 319 series, ancestor of the current Sprinter range, was launched at the IAA in Frankfurt
German Group into the commercial segment with a load capacity between one and two tons and minibuses with up to 18 seats (driver excluded). The design leaved behind the squared lines that characterized many pre-war commercial vehicles and embraces the typical rounded shapes of the 1950s, inspired by the brand’s cars. Engines,
gearbox and steering units were also borrowed from the automotive sector. Structurally, the 319 series featured an auxiliary chassis and a self-supporting body, just like the O 321 H with rearmounted engine. At the beginning, it was available exclusively with a diesel engine, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder OM 636 with
BUS STORY
overhead valves and 32 kW (43 hp) of power. The van’s consumption was 9.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers and the maximum speed reached 80 km/h. This engine was replaced in 1961 by the more modern 37 kW (50 hp) twoliter four-cylinder OM 621. It was the first large-scale diesel engine in this displacement with an overhead camshaft. In 1965 the power was increased to 40 kW (55 hp). In 1957, versions powered by a petrol engine were launched (the 48 kW four-cylinder M 121). Consumption increased to 14.2 liters per 100 kilometers and the maximum speed to 95 km/h. Petrol-powered versions became popular in areas where reduced mileage and better performance made a difference. Many fire departments, for example, ordered the petrol-powered L 319 version. As for the minibus version, the O 319 was available for commuter transport with 18 seats, as a touring minibus with 17 seats and as a luxury minibus with 10 seats. The equipment included features such as padded upholstery, air conditioning and heating, large round windows and a sliding sunroof. In thirteen years of sales, the 319 series became the market leader in its category with 120-150 thousand units manufactured between 1955 and 1968. The production was initially located in Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg and, since 1962, in the plant in Düsseldorf which is currently the main production site for the vans of the Group and the headquarters of the Sprinter. The direct replacement of the Mercedes 319 was the T2, produced from 1967 to 1996. It was then the turn of the TN (1977), also known as T1 to distinguish it from the larger T2. Finally there is the Sprinter, a model launched in 1995 and now in its third generation.
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