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AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS

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ADSA sell/buy section.

IRIZAR ITALY i6 to Saps for

FlixBus Services.

MOVE.APP EXPOIn Milan mobility is

back on stage.

COMTRANSIn Moscow the proposals

for Eastern markets.

BUSWORLDIn Kortrijk all proposals

for Europe.

ALEXANDER DENNISA growing season

also in export.

RNTPIn Lyon, news for the French

public transport.

MERCEDES TÜRKHoşdere factory is

20 years old.

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ARTICULATED ELECTRIC BUSES

VDL Bus & Coach delivered the fully electric arti-culated Citea SLFA-180 Electric bus to Kölner

Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (KVB) based in Cologne, Germany. This is the first of eight buses ordered by KVB. The VDL Citea SLFA Electric is fitted with a fast charge system using a pantograph made by Schunk. The pantograph is positioned on the front carriage above the 2nd axle. Charging is done at both final stops. The charging power is 250 kW and charging time is around 5-10 minutes. The batteries are fully charged at night. The new, special ‘BRT’ design gives the Citea SLFA Electric a futuristic look with the rearward leaning windscreen and the characteri-stic roof and side line. The vehicles are fitted with destination signs integrated into the windscreen, rear window and side windows, extra wide entry door, full LED lighting at the front, sides and rear. KVB is the first operator in Germany to introduce electric mo-bility for an entire bus route. When the new 2016 timetable is introduced, route 33 will be changed from diesel to completely electric. This route, which is about 7 km long and has 13 stops. •

DOUBLE DECKERS FOR MEXICO CITY

A vanza ADO returns to the Scania brand acquiring other buses produced by the Swedish manufacturer.

They are two vehicles of the low-floor Scania Citywide range. The buses are 12 meters long and are fitted with three sliding doors, ramp for wheelchairs integrated into

the frame, free WiFi onboard. Avanza ADO is a private Spanish group which operates in the bus passenger transport. The fleet consists of 1,756 buses while passengers amount to 214 million (data updated to December 31, 2014). •

SCANIA CITYWIDE IN SPAIN

A lexander Dennis Limited (ADL) will supply a fleet of 90 Enviro500 three-axle, high specification double

decks next year for Mexico City’s Line 7. This 15km new route will carry over 100,000 passengers per day, from the end of 2016. The award to ADL follows a successful trial with a demonstrator vehicle in Mexico City during the third

quarter of 2014. This trial demonstrated the technical capability of the Enviro500, the emission reduction per passenger transported, increased seating capacity and high level of passenger comfort. These low-floor vehicles can carry 130 passengers, of which 86 are seated. Passenger flow is optimised on board with a spacious lower saloon for wheel-chairs, buggies or luggage. ADL’s staircase has been engineered for ease of passenger movement to and from the upper saloon.The double deck fleet will have a five year full maintenance agreement, with parts, support, training and diagnostic tools provided by Alexander Dennis Mexico (ADMX). •

THE 500TH URBINO IN ITALY

BusToCoach on-line Magazine - November 2015 FLASH NEWS

T he Transportation Services company of Bandırma, Turkey, renewed the fleet of their 7-meter manual-equipped buses

with 9-meter models with Allison fully automatic transmis-sion. The first 10 new 9-meter Isuzu Citibuses are fitted with Allison’s 2100 model. Part of the Allison 2000 SeriesTM product family, this transmission is designed for engines up to 172kW (230 hp) and features FuelSense, a set of advan-ced fuel saving strategies that helps reduce fuel consumption

based on actual duty cycle and vehicle load. •

ELECTRIC BUSES READY IN 2016

W rightbus has confirmed its development of a new range of electrical buses is at an advanced stage and that seed

vehicles are now in build and will be available for trial early next year. The new offerings comprise a range of modular concepts, which have been designed and developed by the experienced Wrightbus alternative driveline business unit. Wrightbus has a rich heritage in developing cutting edge technology; recent examples of this are the more than 500 New Routemaster hybrid-electric vehicles deployed on the streets of London and the all-electric StreetLites with Induction Power Transfer (IPT) in operation with Arriva (they completed 350,000 miles to date). •

ISUZU WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION

Italian transport company SUN Spa based in Novara, took delivery of the 500th new fully low floor Sola-

ris Urbino 12 in Italy. The jubilee bus is also the first Solaris Urbino of the new, recently introduced design on the Italian market. The vehicle is powered by a 240 kW DAF/PACCAR MX-11 Euro 6 engine coupled to an automatic ZF 6AP transmission. The bus is fitted with 30 seats, LED interior and ex-terior lighting, a powerful air-conditioning Konvekta UL II 500. Behind the one-piece windscreen the driver will find a traffic signal control device which guarantees the bus priority at junctions. •

THE SC 5 PRESENTED IN BIRMINGHAM

T he Spanish bodybuilder Sunsundegui took part to the 2015 Coach and Bus Live (Birmingham, September 30

to October 1). They shared a stand with Volvo. Here they pre-sented the 10-metres SC5 coach. A vehicle with a new design thanks to the aerodynamic lines outside and the interior most generous and robust. It is a 38-seater coach bodied on Volvo B8R Euro 6 chassis with stainless steel structure. Fitted with

LED lights inside and outside, the vehicle has the front with Optikool technology and double VG10 colorless windows. These solutions reduce solar radiation inside the vehicle thus sa-ving usury and maintenance of AC unit and the energy consumed since the air conditioning compressor works in less time. The S5 has a modular configuration to meet the increasing demands of customers. •

OTOKAR IN THE ISLAND OF MALTA

VDL Bus & Coach has a new partner in Roma-nia. It’s EVW Holding SRL. The company

has been appointed as the official distributor for VDL Bus & Coach products in Romania. DAF importer in Romania for more than twenty years, EVW Holding SRL will be responsible for sales of new VDL Bus & Coach products, used buses and all VDL Bus & Coach after sales activities in the Romanian market. “Both companies are family owned, are financially very solid and share a long term view on the business and customer relations.” said Marcel Jacobs, Sales Director of VDL Bus & Coach. “Through the partnership with EVW our customers can rely on modern and high-quality workshops.” •

NEW STORE IN ROMANIA

O tokar Europe delivered the third and final tranche of 62 units to Malta, bringing the total of Otokar new

midi-buses up to 142 on the island. The 142 Vectio C RHD buses are operated by Malta Public Transport (MTP). The Vectio C RHD specifically designed for the Maltese road conditions is 9.6 m. long with a capacity of 25 seated pas-sengers, 37 standing and a wheelchair platform fitted with 4 foldable seats. The vehicle has a low entry structure, a double inward swinging door at the front fitted with wheelchair ramp and a single central door. The on-board equipment includes a surveillance system and an efficient air con-ditioning system for the hot summers in Malta. The Vectio C is powered by an Euro 6 Cummins ISB6.7 E6 engine (187kW, 250 HP). Independent front suspension and Allison T280R automatic transmission provide also comfort during long drives. •

CASTROSUA EXPORTS TO IRAN

BusToCoach on-line Magazine - Novembre 2015 FLASH NEWS

W ejherowo City Transport took delivery of the first new Solaris Urbino 12 bus in Poland. The vehicle is fitted

with thirty seats, fourteen of them pedestal-free. Whole pas-senger compartment is air-conditioned and monitored with four wide-view CCTV cameras. The vehicle is powered by the DAF/PACCAR MX-11 Euro 6. Another two Sola-ris Urbino 12 have been delivered to the Polish Grudziądz

City Transport. Both units are equipped with identical drive units as the vehicle for Wejherowo. Moreover, there are three USB chargers available in buses for Grudziądz. By the end of 2015, further units will be handed over to Płock City Transport (two 12-metre buses and one new Urbino 18) and Olsztyn City Transport with a total of thirty-five units, six of them articulated. •

METROCITY TO AND FROM AIRPORTS

S even more Optare MetroCity buses have been added to the fleet of APH, a multi-award winning company for

airport parking and airport hotels. The buses are operating between APH’s Award Winning car parks and airport ter-minal buildings at both Manchester and Gatwick Airport. The four 10.1m and three 10.8m Euro 5, MetroCity buses seat up to 24 and are fitted with luggage racks and feature a full vinyl wrap. APH run an all Optare low-floor fleet and the MetroCity buses were purchased as part of a fleet replacement programme repla-cing existing Solo and Tempo buses. Nick Caunter, Managing Director of APH, said, “In keeping with our green philosophy we chose the Optare MetroCity for its impressive fuel economy and emissions performance.” •

URBINO NEW SERIES IN POLAND

T he Spanish group Castrosua strengthens its presen-ce in the international markets with the signing of a

contract for the initial delivery of 300 buses to Iran. Si-gned with Iran Group and Khadamat Tejarat Almas Nile company, the agreement was promoted by the Spanish government as part of the business mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The total exceeds 50 million euro. This

agreement strengthens the Galician manufacturer’s strategy of markets diversification and their international vocation outlined several years ago with the export of part of their production in the EU. •

Three Irizar i6 12.37 HDH in the fleet of SAPS based in Apricena, Italy, the company that has just launched a collaboration with the German FlixBus brand

N ew vehicles have been added to the fle-et of SAPS, a coach transport company

based in Apricena, in the province of Fog-gia, Italy. The vehicles are manufactured in Spain by Irizar. More specifically, they are three super raised i6 12.37 HDH from the Irizar range.He three new buses delivered by the Irizar branch in Italy are powered by the 450-hp Scania engine mated to the 12-speed Sca-nia Opticruise gearbox.The passenger compar tment is fitted with 50 comfortable seats with a minimum space of 74 cm between the seats.On board there is free Wi-Fi, 220V power outlets for each two-seater and the front seat reserved for the tour guide.With these three units SAPS inaugurates a collaboration started last July with FlixBus,

the German giant in long-distance services capable of offering more than 20 thousand connections across the whole Europe with 400 destinations in fifteen countries. This explains the whole green livery of the new buses: a hallmark of the FlixBus brand.

The three Iri-zar i6 are used for connec-tions between Milan and Pu-glia.E s t a b l i s h e d in 1979, the S A P S m a -nages the pu-blic transport activities of the interregio-nal and inter-national lines as well as bus hire services

with driver.With the help of the BI.BUS travel agen-cy, the company is also engaged in the sale of service packages by international tour operators in addition to touring bus travels organized on its own. •

BusToCoach on-line Magazine - November 2015

INTENDED FOR THELONG RANGE

More articles about Irizar: www.bustocoach.com/en/node/487/articoli-costruttore-europa

A fter hosting the 61st edition of the UITP World Congress & Exhibition last June,

Milan focuses back on public transport issues starting a six-day programme of discussions, innovative technology exhibition and techni-cal visits to the Expo railway stations. All the-se events were organized in the framework of the third edition of Move.App Expo 2015 that was held in mid-October at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.The most burning issues concerning the Ita-lian transport policy, namely, funding shor-tfall, waste management and fleet renewal have been already touched upon in the round table opening session. So have been the pro-posals for strategic intervention, deriving from the need for standardizing the financial system in Europe and developing the publi-c-private partnership (Sylvain Haon, UITP). Thus, it is necessary to determine the demand by offering quality ser-vices, alongside with the support of private funding (Andrea Gi-belli, Ferrovie Nor-th Milan), encourage new forms of mobility within the integrated

The third edition of Move.App Expo, an event dedicated to technological innovation in transport and mobility policies, was held in Milan

FOCUS ON THEITALIANMOBILITY

system (Massimo Roncucci, ASSTRA) and li-beralize transport services rewarding the qua-lity and free up financial resources (Emanuele Vender, Arriva Italia Rail). Michele Maldini from Evobus Italy went further impeaching the strong requests for Italian bus customiza-tion in favor of cost-effective standardization, even from the maintenance point of view.In the outside area there was a chance to expe-rience first-hand an intercity Setra S 515 UL business and one of the 14 Van Hool/Vos-sloh Kiepe trolleybuses ordered by CTM, Ca-gliari. •


T his season promises to be rewarding for the Scottish manufacturer Alexan-

der Dennis Limited (ADL). They anticipate further growth of 20% with turnover mo-ving towards 600 million pounds (500 in 2014).Colin Robertson, CEO of ADL, announced at the opening of Coach & Bus Live in Bir-mingham that «2015 is shaping up for a re-cord year of output, turnover, profitability, market leadership and growth in internatio-nal territories».As for the home market, ADL states that «in the past 12 months ADL has won a steady 46% share of the UK bus market and with busy production lines at factories in Central

The Scottish manufacturer Alexander Dennis is expecting a turnover increase of about 20% in 2015. There is a steady 46% share on the UK bus market

THE ADL GROWING BUSINESS

Scotland, Yorkshire and Surrey».«This year», said Robertson, «we will build in excess of 2,600 buses, twice that of our principal UK manufacturing competitor. These vehicles will be split 50-50 between home and export markets and, in addition, we will body around 200 coaches at our Scarborough facility».In Birmingham, in addition to the hybrid double deck bus Enviro400H City that has already secured multi-million orders in London, ADL revealed plans for two new products for export markets. One of them is the 3.9-metre high SuperLo that will be the ADL’s lowest-ever double deck. It will carry 83 passengers and incorporate a lug-

T he transport company Arriva London has re-

cently announced being the first operator to put into operation the new hybrid Enviro400H City double decks manufactu-red by Alexander Dennis Limited. First 19 buses will go into service on Route 78 of Arriva London network. The London ver-sion of double-deckers has two doors, is 10.4 metres long and is able to carry up to 90 passengers. No-vember is the time frame for the entry into service of the first Enviro400H City. The hybrid double deck version Enviro400 by ADL was presented at 2015 Coach & Bus Live in Birmingham.«The new bus is more fuel efficient, lighter and will generate fewer CO2 emis-sions than any vehicle in its class», said Colin Ro-bertson. «Significantly, our new flagship double

deck takes us towards 900 hybrid buses built by ADL for the UK market, all of which incorporate the BAE Systems HybriDri-ve® propulsion system. Together we have forged a powerful technology al-liance with BAE Systems that is changing the face of public transport and stea-dily introducing greener, cleaner vehicles in towns and cities that are striving to reduce traffic conge-stion and air pollution. The

contribution of low-emis-sion buses should not be under-estimated and, on the wider front, BAE Sy-stems - like ADL - is in the vanguard of that mo-vement globally. The first of our new Enviro400H City buses for London is, in fact, the 5,000th BAE Systems’ HybriDrive se-ries system to go into ser-vice worldwide, which is a remarkable achievement for BAE Systems and their various build partners». •

ENVIRO400H CITY FOR ARRIVA LONDON

gage compartment. Robertson revealed that ADL had closed a deal for 400 of these buses in Toronto (Canada). The vehicles have been designed to overcome the numerous low bridge re-

strictions that currently curtail double deck services in many parts of Toronto and the Greater Hamilton region. The initial order is for 250 vehicles with an option for a fol-low-up 150 and ADL is now forging ahead with the establishment of manufacturing fa-cility in Toronto to support their production.Among other large ADL’s orders abroad there are 900 double-deckers to Hong Kong and 120 single and double deck vehicles into Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). In New Zealand, ADL received new orders for 19 Enviro500 double decks while the Suisse transport company PostAuto ordered 19 Enviro500 double decks fitted with three doors, two internal staircases and complete flat floor. The vehicles will go into opera-tion in the last quarter of 2016. • More articles about ADL: www.bustocoach.com/en/node/431/articoli-costruttore-europa


T he production site of the Daimler Buses segment at the very east of Europe has

celebrated the 20th anniversary. It’s the Hoş-dere facility located in the Marmara region, Turkey, on the European side of Istanbul, he-aded by Mercedes-Benz Türk AS, the Turki-sh subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz.The plant in Hoşdere produces annually about 4,500 buses, around a third are registe-red in Turkey and the remaining two-thirds of buses produced here being exported to Europe and to the neighboring Middle East.The production plant on the outskirts of Istanbul is one of the largest facilities specia-lizing in the construction of buses in Europe.The plant produces four different model se-ries, the Travego, Tourismo, Intouro and Co-necto belonging to the Mercedes-Benz. Since recently have been built at Hoşdere the Setra S 415 UL business and S 416 UL business

The Mercedes-Benz Türk plant in Hoşdere is celebrating the 20th anniversary. Four models manufactured in the Mercedes-Benz range and about 4,500 buses per year

models from the Setra MultiClass 400.The functioning of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Turkey is still going well over the past twenty years of the plant settled in Hoşdere. It is necessary to go back almost half a cen-tury dating back to December 3, 1966 when Daimler-Benz AG joined forces with two Turkish partners to establish the Otomarsan A.Ş. (Otobüs ve Motorlu Araclar Sanayi), a company owned by Daimler-Benz Ag with an initial 36% share.That operation highlights that the German manufacturer was an early adopter of the concept of globalization, recognizing the opportunities that this brought in terms of production strategy. In Germany of that time, there were still a dozen bus manufacturers. This is further underscored by considerable investment into its Turkish subsidiary: about 885 million Euros invested in the production

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T he Hoşdere manufacturing plant covers a total area of

360,000 square metres, with buildings occupying 139,000 square metres. There are about 3,300 highly skilled employees.The factory is a full plant for all steps in bus production and features a body shop, paint shop, assembly lines, finishing assembly till the vehicle ser-vice tests. There is a precise focus on quality that is mani-fested in each step, from the welding performed by two wel-ding robots till inspections and several tests carried out after assembling. Afterwards, each bus is subjected to a 15-minute rain test. Each bus is then dri-ven on the company-own test rack. It simulates extreme twi-sts as well as rough cross ruts and also includes a function test of the anti-locking braking system on an irrigated skid pad. This is followed by a test drive on public roads over a distance of 50 km on a defined route. In addition, one vehicle from each

model series is audited a mon-th. This involves an extremely thorough inspection that takes two whole days. The material procurement and warehousing is of particular importance to the Hoşdere bus plant. The plant handles about 24,000 different pur-chased parts and manufactures another 6,000 different parts in-house.There is a special emphasis placed on training. The com-pany offers more than 40,000 hours of continuing education a year for its employees. It takes care of the personnel offering training in the fit-ness rooms, health care and programs for the employees’ children during the summer and winter breaks. •

of buses in Turkey since the launch in 1967.Mercedes-Benz O 302 historical model was built under license from 1968 on. Just a cou-ple of years later the manufactured buses start being exported.Following an increase in Daimler-Benz AG’s

shareholding to 50.3% in 1989, the Turkish subsidiary changed its name, on 11 Novem-ber 1990, to Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.The Hoşdere bus plant was built in 1994 and was officially opened on June 10, 1995. It featured a covered production area of 30,000

square metres and had an annual production capacity of 2,000 vehicles.The production breakthrough came with the Mercedes-Benz O 350 Tourismo. For the Turkish home market, the model was avai-lable under the O 403 designation. In the 20

years more than 21,000 units of this model series have left the production line.Right from the beginning, the plant also produced the urban bus O 405 in both rigid and arti-culated variants.Then they were added the tou-rism coach Travego, the Intouro

intercity bus and the Conecto for the regu-lar bus services, a model originally intended mainly for Eastern markets. All of these mo-dels also Mercedes-Benz branded.Since 2014, the Setra S 415 UL business and S 416 UL business of the MultiClass 400 range have been added. Manufacturing activity in the Hoşdere has steadily grown over time as well as inve-stment into the structure and nowadays the facility is a highly significant player in Da-imler Buses’ coordinated European produc-tion system.Dr Holger Steindorf, Head of Production at Daimler Buses, witnessed the beginnings of MB Türk and the opening of the Hoşdere facility himself, and says today: “I am de-lighted to see the positive progress that has been made at Hoşdere. The employees in all areas here are professionally extremely com-petent, deliver a high standard of quality, are clearly extremely committed and continue to make the success of our bus manufacturing facility their focus“.Today, Daimler AG holds a 67% interest in Mercedes-Benz Türk. The decision to invest in the Hoşdere bus plant has resulted in more than 75,000 buses produced in these two de-cades, vehicles exported to over 70 countries worldwide. •

2015 - Tourismo, Intouro, Travego, SETRA UL Business, Conecto1995 - Tourismo O 350 2015 - Mercedes O 403 and Travego S

THE HOŞDERE FOCUS ON QUALITY

BusToCoach on-line Magazine - November 2015 HIGH TECH STORE

DIGITAL SERVICESFor operators who run a fleet,

monitoring tire is an important aspect that can make a difference in terms of maintenance costs and fuel savings. With this in mind, the Michelin Group has put on the market ‘Michelin Tire care’, digital offer related services for transporters aimed at identifying all the information regarding the tires of a fleet. All in automatic mode, fast and reliable. The information is accessible on smartphones, computers or handheld, depending on the customer needs. In Euro-pe, Michelin offers three solutions: TireLog, maintenance booklet pocket, digital, simple, practical and suitable for small fleets with outsourced maintenance; iCheck, the pre-dictive diagnosis of the tire for fleets of over 100 vehicles plus maintenance workshop and iManage, the related ma-nagement of all tires for a city buses fleet with about 200 vehicles and internal workshop. The application is free for TireLog while for iCheck and iManage, the monthly fee per vehicle is 5 to 10 euros depending on the number of means. More details on http://autocarro.michelin.it. •

B ridgestone launches the new Bandag AP U-001, retread

for all positions. Designed for city buses and vehicles for wa-ste collection, Bandag U AP-001 provides a long mileage which allows savings operatio-nal cost and tire replacement. Remarkable are the perfor-mance in terms of durability, security in all seasons (M + S) and resistance to irregular wear. Bandag U-AP 001 also has an excellent ability to wet traction and during the who-le winter season, thanks to the marking M + S and reduces the possibility of retention of the metalling in the grooves of the tread minimizing wear and the possibility of cutting thus prolonging the tire’s life. The Bandag retreaded tires U-AP 001 are suitable to prolong the useful life of the corresponding Bridgestone U-AP 001, but can they also be used for the reconstruction of other patterns in sizes 245 / 70R19.5, 265 / 70R19.5, 305 / 70R19.5, 11R22.5, 12R22.5, 295 / 80R22.5, 275 / 70R22.5 and 305 / 70R22.5. •

BANDAG RETREADSNO DRINKING AND DRIVINGDräger, an official sup-

plier of breath alcohol controlled interlocks to the Italian police forces, has launched an awareness campaign on the use of detection devices of BAC (blood-alcohol concentra-tion) that block the engi-ne start if the driver has exceeded a certain limit value (determined by the employer).This initiative aimed at preventing road accidents is especially important in Italy, where there is also a law introducing the manda-tory fitting of these devi-ces, at least for the catego-ries of greater concern such as lorry drivers and bus drivers.Herewith we remind you that in Fin-land, all buses carrying children are obliged to be equipped with an al-cohol-interlock and in France, star-ting from September 30, 2015, all buses must have an interlock instal-led. Moreover, in many European countries (such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, France ...) the Dräger interlock de-vices have been already installed in buses.Dräger subsequently identified as its partner Bus Company, one of the main passenger transport in Pied-mont, Italy. They closed a deal for the operation where there are two route buses and eight touring coaches fit-ted with the “Dräger Interlock 7000”. The buses are coated with window stickers with the claim “Our drivers do not puff ... blow!”«We believe that investing in safety provides added value», said Enri-co Galleano, Director of Bus Com-pany. «We are a company aiming at

innovation and tech-nology employment. Dräger meets this requirement, perfec-tly fitting into the philosophy of our journey».But what kind of devi-ce is it and how does it work? The Interlock 7000 consists of two components: handset where the bre-ath sample is analysed and control unit that releases or blocks the en-gine start and data storage. Once the vehicle’s ignition is switched on, the Interlock 7000 requests a breath sam-ple from the driver. Only in case the driver is not under the influence of

alcohol, the display signals “Test is ok” and you can start driving. If the device detects an alcohol value above the set limit value, the display shows “Test is not OK” and it prevents the engine from being started. In this case there may be several reasons. If the test fails after having mistaken-ly blown, the driver can try an infinite number of times without any negative conse-quences.

If the test fails be-cause the driver has exceeded the

set limit value, it gets blocked. The

blocking time is preset by the tran-

sport or bus com-pany. Generally it

takes 15-30 minutes.It can also happen that

the test fails because the Interlock distingui-

shes breath alcohol from mouth, that means that a driver is not under in-

fluence but has just taken a small amount of alcohol

such as mouthwash contai-ning alcohol or food, or just

sipped wine or beer. In this case the blocking time will

be reduced to 30-60 seconds.«Founded over 125 years

ago, the German multinational Dräger has always been a leader in the field of respiration and security», said Massimiliano Tarallo, CEO of Dräger Italy. «Thanks to the availa-ble technologies so we are capable of bringing our contribution to a more secure traffic on the roads of Europe and now also of Italy». •

DEDICATED TO EASTERNEUROPEThe Moscow Crocus Expo Center hosted the biennial fair for the Eastern markets. Alongside with the commercial vehicles, there are the proposals for the passenger transport


Comtrans 2015 has once again demonstra-ted its position as the leading trade fair

for decision makers in the commercial vehi-cle and transport industry in Eastern Euro-pe. From September 8 to 12, more than 220 exhibitors from around the world presented their products at the Crocus Expo Center in

Moscow. In addition to all the Russian and Western European truck manufacturers, the world’s leading transporter, bus and trailer manufacturers as well as many renowned suppliers and component manufacturers were also represented.More than 16,000 people visited the exhibi-

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cond most important international commercial vehicle fair, after IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. “Despite the currently difficult market situation in Russia, the international exhibitors showed a particularly strong presence. “In the me-dium term, the Western European as well as the Asian commercial vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are continuing to see a great potential for their products in Eastern Euro-

tion halls on the outskirts of Moscow. This is less than in the record year of 2013 but the director of ITEMF Expo, Sergey Rybchak organizer of the fair was still pleased with the results: “Despite the current significant de-preciation of the commercial vehicle market in Russia, there was a lot of interest on the part of the trade fair visitors. This, together with the numerous premieres and newcomers, proves that Comtrans continues to be the se-

pe, and they emphasize this with their parti-cipation in Comtrans”, said Peter Bergleiter, Managing Director of IMAG (Internationaler Messe und Ausstellungsdienst GmbH), the international partner of the trade fair orga-nizer ITEMF Expo. The subsidiary of Messe München has nearly 70 years of experience in organizing international trade fairs, and it already participated for the fourth time in or-ganizing Comtrans.

In addition to the truck and van manufactu-rers, numerous bus manufacturers also took advantage of Comtrans 2015 for the presen-tation of their new models and their current model ranges. Primarily, the home brands scored points with innovations. For example, Volgabus unveiled its new model 528 512 CNG Serpentine, a gas-powered bus which was primarily designed for regional intercity traffic. The CNG drive with gas tanks on the front roof are intended to allow for a range of up to 500 kilometres, thereby reducing fuel costs annually by the equivalent of more than 10,000 euros.On its turn, GAZ presented three new bus models. Besides the minibus Vector Next based on the commercial transport Gazelle Next, there was a new city traffic midibus on an Isuzu chassis called Vector-3, along with the new, 9.50-metre low-floor bus Liaz-4292 powered by an Euro 5 engine.The electric minibus Kamaz-2257E is also brand new. It is only 5.90 metres long and carry up to 22 passengers. The low-floor bus is fitted with an all-electric drive system powered by batteries that provide a range of 65 kilometres plus the quick charging stations at the final stops. On show also the 11.8-metre urban low-entry Kamaz NEFAZ-5299 powe-red by natural gas engine.Scania celebrated its Russian premiere of the

Scania Touring. The three-axle coach manufactured in China by Higer is powered by a 440-hor-sepower Euro 5 engine and is equipped with a kitchen, toilet and reclining Kiel seats. Many other manufacturers, including Setra and MAN (with the new Lion’s Intercity) from Germany, MAZ from Belarus with the low entry bus powered by na-tural gas 103965 engine, Gol-den Dragon from China with its touring coach XML6139JR and Isuzu with its Citibus, they all enriched the range of buses displayed at Comtrans 2015.The next edition of Comtrans will be held at the Crocus Expo Center in Moscow in September 2017. •

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MAN TRUCK & BUS - Lion’s Intercity ISUZU - Citibus

ON THE STAGEOF LYONThe national public transport meeting (RNTP) which took place in Lyon, France, from September 30 to October 2 was focused on electric buses

Lyon hosted the 25th edition of the RNTP (Rencontres Nationales du Transport Pu-

blic), French public transport meeting from September 30 to October 2.On this occasion Iveco Bus decided to an-nounce the upcoming release of its first elec-tric bus. Heuliez Bus, a company of Iveco Group, took up the challenge being respon-sible for this project under the supervision of Pierre Lahutte, Iveco Brand President, member of Executive Group Council at CNH Industrial.Still under development, it’s the new full elec-

tric bus GX 337 Elec. It is the response of the Italian industrial group to the RATP Group, Paris public transport company that decided on buying ‘clean’ buses instead of diesel ones under its “Bus 2025” plan.The GX 337 Elec will be tested by the RATP Group while Heuliez Bus will be the fifth

company to participate in testing with Yutong, Solaris, Irizar and Bolloré.The official presentation of the GX 337 Elec is scheduled for November at the 2015 Pa-ris Climate Conference (Cop21) to be held in the French capital from November 30 to December 11.

A full range of electric buses will be then lau-nched and Iveco Bus could offer some models similar to the Urbanway range.The 12-metre GX 337 Elec with a capacity of 90 passengers apparently resembles the GX 337 hybrid because it derived much of its architecture with the exception of its 100% electric drive. There is a complete equipment from BAE Systems with a 120 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries at the top and rear parts of the vehicle granting a total of 200 kW, enough to cover a distance from 120 to 150 kilometres. For the moment, RATP de-

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(DCG) and has an increased range of 320 km (without air conditioning running). This is possible because of it’s 295 kW power co-ming out from 16 lithium batteries and even-though the total weight of the bus is 19,7 tons. “The E12 passed many tests,” said the DCG, “which makes the RATP Group confident of our product.”DCG will also be able to install some other battery type following an agreement with the French company Forsee Power.

nied the pantograph charging as a complica-ted solution for a big city such as Paris and thus prefers the overnight charging.The Yutong E12 was another main protago-nist of the event in Lyon. The 12-metre E12 capable of carrying up to 91 people was pre-sented for the first time in France and so it’s a preview compared to its official launch at Busworld in Kortrijk. The E12 that resem-bles a standard European bus is imported in France from Alsatian Dietrich Carebus Group

If Mercedes showed off the new Citaro powe-red by gas engine (world premiere at Buswor-ld), Iveco bus presented the innovative Cre-alis fitted with a Cursor 8 Euro 6 gas engine delivering 330 hp. This is an 18.39-metre BRT articulated version dessigned for the city of Le Mans, offering 38 seats and 86 standi-ng places (84 taking into account a passenger using a wheelchair).Iveco also handed over the first Urbanway hybrid bus to the public transport company

of Grenoble which placed an order for total 54 units.Finally Lyon has seen many minibuses in-cluding a beautiful model for Rome at the stand of VehIxel. The Cytios 4 RLF (part of a batch of 30 units), has a new design and a special equipment for the Italian capital. The Cytios 4 RLF has a low-floor back entrance and is fitted with two double doors. It has a length of 8 metres and 14 seats (including the driver), 22 standing places and a wheel-chair area.Tinted glass and flowing lines characterize the body while the interior reproduces the colors of Rome’s public transport. A lot of work has been done in the driving cabin for improved visibility and functionality. •

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THE 23rd edition of the Kortrijk Busworld will go down in history as the best performance in 44 years of existence of the most impor-

tant European biennial event, which brings together the best of international bus production. The number of visitors reached the record figure of 34,932 (+ 19%), coming from 118 countries. The number of exhibitors reached the record figure of 411 companies from 36 countries.During this edition the bus manufacturers have responded massively to the increasing trend of alternative drive vehicles, from natural gas supply to hybrid and all-electric ones. A countless number of offers concerning the latters could cover all the bus types: from minibuses to articulated buses and double decks. But also new offers for touring coaches for both the high decker and double decks.To cut it short, once again manufacturers kept nothing for themselves, showing everything and more, and as always there were many of them awarded in the different separate sessions of the European Coach and Bus Week (ECW). Among them, for example, the Setra S 516 HDH won the “Coach Grand Award 2015”, the Van Hool EX17H invited on stage for the label Ecology, the Volvo 9900 awarded for Security and the Man Lion’s Coach for Comfort. Between city buses the Isuzu Citiport was awarded for Comfort and the electric by BYD and Ebusco for Environmental friendliness. •

Great participation of exhibitors and visitors at the 23rd edition of the Busworld Europe. In the foreground the CNG and electric buses

IVECO BUSThe Iveco Bus showcased its entire

range displaying six vehicles on the Iveco Bus stand and others available out-doors for test drives. During the award ceremony at Busworld the Iveco tourist coach Magelys Pro has officially got the prestigious title of “International Co-ach of the Year 2016”. It was emphasized that

with Magelys, “Iveco has focused on efficien-cy of the vehicle, and the jury praised the way designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for the operator”. The winning model was di-splayed at the outdoor; while on the stand the-re was a possibility to observe the full optional “Lounge” version bearing the colours of the rugby team, the New Zealand All Blacks.On the stand there were as well two 13-me-tre Crossway Line coaches in high-floor and LE low-entry version; an Urbanway city bus, in the Bus Rapid Transit version and a Daily Tourys equipped with the new Hi-Matic auto-matic gearbox. One of the major innovations was a 16-seater Daily Electric 50C H3 measu-ring 7.12 metres in length. With two or three sodium-nickel-chloride batteries (FIAMM So-Nick), the new model declares having a range of up to100 km and 160 km respectively. •

SCANIAT he 12.2-metre Interlink Low Decker

fitted with Euro VI gas engine deli-vering 320 hp and 1,200-litre cylinders on the roof, was the big Scania preview. A new bus type for intercity services can significantly reduce CO2 emissions as well fuel in operating costs. The Medium and High Decker from 11 to 15 metres complete the Interlink range and from the beginning of 2016 they will replace the current OmniExpress range.Also on the stand there was a 12-metre Citywide LE (Class I and II) with the hybrid propulsion system certified for biodiesel use, with the 320 hp combustion engine, the 150 kW electric motor and the 1.2 kWh lithium ion batteries. There were

a 12-metre Citywide LF with the 280 hp gas engine and a 13.7-metre Scania Tou-ring HD with the 450 hp engine and the 13-litre engine. •

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AT the large stand in hall 5, Daimler Buses confirmed what anticipated

in the October issue of BusToCoach Maga-zine. That is to say that for the Setra brand there were the new 14-metre S 418 LE MultiClass business carrying more than 60 passengers, with 360 or 394 hp engines and manual, automated and automatic transmis-sion. The TopClass 13.3-metre S 516 HDH was fitted with the new Ambassador seats with height-adjustable headrests and side

bolsters. To emphasize the primacy of the Setra double decks on European markets, there was the four-star renewed 13.9-metre S 431 DT offering seats for 80 passengers. The 10.5-metre S 511 HD is a shorter ver-sion offering 34 seats, two club tables and face-to-face seating.As for the Mercedes brand there were the versions from different ranges, namely: the well-known 12.6-metre Intouro M, the 14-metre Tourismo L, the 13-metre Trave-

go M and the 7.7-metre Sprinter City 65. The Citaro citybus powered by natural gas made its world premiere. The 12-metre Ci-taro NGT (Natural Gas Technology) was unveiled at Kortrijk. The Citaro G NGT articulated version is also available. Two different covers are available on the roof, which hold either four to six 225-litre gas tanks or seven to eight as needed. They are made with a plastic core, a casing made of carbon fibres and glass fibres. The new

7.7-litre M 936 G engine (302 hp) runs on compressed natural gas.As for engines, there were the following ones presented: the new 12.8-litre OM 471 available with outputs of 476 and 510 hp for the three-axle Mercedes and Setra buses.At the Daimler Buses stand there also were space for BusStore services (used), FleetBoard (electronic management), Omniplus (service and spare parts). •

DAIMLER BUSES

MAN TRUCK & BUSS ix months after the preview at the MAN

BusDays in Ankara, the MAN Lion’s In-tercity aimed at interregional long-distance services (also school buses), was officially presented to the international markets. The vehicle sets standards with low life-cycle costs. MAN is showcasing the vehicle in the 12-metre and 13-metre long versions, powered in both cases by the 290-hp D0836 engine mated to the ZF EcoLife automatic transmission.About the urban Lion’s City buses on show, it’s worth to point out the recent optimization of consumption (even with the introduction of the Start & Stop automatic function), the increase in the number of transported passen-

gers, the improved door robustness and the new Isri NTS2 seat. In terms of alternative drives, in addition to the current proposals of biodiesel, gas, biogas and hybrid engines, MAN announced for 2017 the development of 100% electrically-powered bus.For MAN and NEOPLAN regular service buses and tourism coaches, were presented in Kortrijk special versions made at the Plauen Bus Modification Centre (BMC). Since a few months, they try to satisfy the special reque-sts of customers searching for ambitious so-lutions to meet the individual requirements. An example is the lounge on the Neoplan cityliner also fitted with special lighting and sound system or the Neoplan Skyliner double deck coach titted with 18 Exlusive Plus se-ats at the lower deck, height adjustable tables and a large fully equipped kitchen. •

VOLVOL ast June at the UITP in Milan Volvo

presented one of its ‘concept electric buses’, which operated in Gothenburg. At Kortijk Busworld the Swedish manufacturer put on show the 7900 Electric in the com-mercial configuration ready for the market. It is to be added to the 7900 Hybrid (also articulated) and 7900 Hybrid Electric, com-pleting the Volvo electric bus range.The 12-meter 7900 Electric buses uses 80% less energy compared to a diesel bus. It is p o w e r e d by the 160-kW electric engine and lithium-ion batteries of 600 volts with total capacity of 76 kWh. B a t t e r i e s can be re-charged at the terminal stops in 3-6

minutes (operating range of 10 km). The 7900 Electric can carry up to 85 passengers.Another innovation was the Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS). It is a steering system alre-ady in use for two years on the Volvo trucks and now integrated into the Volvo 9500, 9700 and 9900. The VDS improves direc-tional stability, comfort and safety. The Volvo system has an electrically ope-rated motor, attached to the steering shaft. Working in tandem with the hydraulic power steering, the electric motor is modulated by the electronic control unit. Compensating automatically for uneven road surfaces, VDS eliminates vibrations and steering kick.

In addition, when driving at low speeds, steering wheel inertia is redu-ced by around 75 per cent, which also makes rever-sing much ea-sier. •

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T he look and the structural benefits (li-ghtness, rigidness and corrosive highly

resistant materials) that characterize the new Urbino measuring 12 and 18 metres launched the last year are progressively applied to the entire Solaris range. The new versions of Urbino 12 Electric and intercity Urbino 12 LE were on show at the Busworld.The 12-metre Urbino electric is fitted with the electric drive axle with axle-mounted electric motors, 125 kW maximum power each and battery packs of 40 kWh each lo-cated at the rear of the vehicle (4 packs),

while the rest is mounted on the roof (two packs), over the first axle. This solution ensures proper load distribution on axles. The Urbino 12 electric is also fitted with an innovative pantograph charging system (400 kW) which allows a quick recharge of the batteries on route. There is a traditional plug-in connection and many more confi-gurations in that regard.The new Urbino LE has also got further changes made, such as implementation of the screw-fastened side panels which ena-ble fast and easy replacement and moving of the tanks to the front part of the vehicle

to improve axle loads. In addition, the en-gine compartment is designed to accommo-date the engines of different size such as the 6.7-litre Cummins ISB6.7 or the 10.8 litre DAF / Paccar MX 11.Solaris also presented a ‘Concept Midi-bus’, based on the DAF LF truck chassis with the four-cylinder 4.5 litre Paccard PX-5 engine delivering from 152 to 213 hp. The bus is 8.2 metre long (the 9.6 me-tre long version is also expected) and can carry up to 31 passengers.The new Urbino CNG and the new Trollino are to be launched bythe end of 2016. •

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VAN HOOLV an Hool was completely focused on the

touring coaches, despite the good an-nual results in terms of the city buses (231 units sold), hybrids (18 units) and the mul-ti-propulsion Exqui.City platform vehicles (18 units).It was recalled that the new Van Hool plant in Macedonia is now 100% operational with an annual production capacity of 600 vehi-cles, both Van Hool holds a 38% share.

Last year Van Hool launched the new CX35 and CX45 models, and the new TDX25 dou-ble decker. Speaking of the double deckers, it should be reminded that over the last five years Van Hool sold 1,050 vehicles on the European and North American markets.The new products presented at Busworld were the coaches from the EX range that debuted last year in the two-axle version. The new EX16H and EX17H respectively

of 13.4 and 14.2 metres, are powered by the 435-hp Paccard MX11 engine and ZF As-tro-nic. The capacity is 57 and 61 passengers respectively. The EX16H was presented in right-hand drive version and colors of Arriva UK.Also on display a large representation of the TX, now also with Paccard MX13 engine coupled to the Allison automatic transmis-sion. •

VDLBUS & COACHT he new double decker Futura FDD2 of-

fered in two lengths (13.1 and 14.1 me-tres) was the main protagonist at the VDL stand. A “4-metre-high limousine” as we titled it in the article published in the Oc-tober issue of BusToCoach Magazine whi-ch we refer to for details. The 14-metre FHD2 and the 12.9-me-tre FMD2, the latter awarded this year for the opera-tional costs efficiency by the jury of the IBC (In-t e r n a t i o n a l Bus & Coach Competition), were presen-ted in order to remain in the category of ‘coaches’.In the urban section the-re was the 3-door version (1-2-1) of the Citea LLE. All the doors are electrically operated. The Citea LLE is equipped with LED lighting for both the interior and the exterior. There are the same characteristics and cockpit re-newed for the Citea SLF-120 Electric drive-line powered by the Siemens ELFA engine (160 kW) and a battery pack of 122 kWh for rapid charging via pantograph. The 18.1 metre articulated Version SLFA was presen-ted last June at the UITP World Congress & Exhibition fair in Milan. •

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T here is a continuous penetration of the Turkish brand to European markets,

where in the first eight months of this year Otokar sales showed excellent performance: + 90% in France, + 88% in Italy, + 93% in Spain, + 50% in Germany. The ‘C’ versions as the ‘city’ for Navigo (8 metres), Vectio (9-10 metres) and Kent (10-12 metres) have been particularly appreciated for the urban

services.To strengthen its presence in this segment, the 10.8-metre Kent C version was presen-ted at the UITP World Congress&Exhibi-tion in Milan, the 10-metre version for the low-entry Vectio C was added as well at the Busworld, now also powered by the 250-hp Cummins as an alternative to the 250-hp MAN.

But the real preview was the Kent C mea-suring 18 or 18.75 metres, equipped with the 369-hp DAF / Paccard MX 11 engine, ZF EcoLife automatic transmission and a capcity up to 164 passengers.In the intercity range (U), there were the 13.2-metre Territo U and 10.1-metre touring Vectio T powered by the new 310-hp Cum-mins engine. •

OTOKAR

T he Turkish manufacturer presented se-ven vehicles; two of them brand new.

The small multi-use MD 7 (7.7m long, 3.35 m high and 2.4 m wide) is going to be added to the midi MD 9 & MD 9 LE range also present at Busworld. The MD 7 carries up to 33 passengers and can be equipped for the disabled people. It’s fit-ted with the 180-hp Cummins engine and manual gearbox. The second innovation is the Marathon, a super high decker offe-red in lengths of 12.36 and 13 metres and 3.9 metres in height, with luggage com-partment of 13 and 14 cubic metres. It is powered by the 440-hp Paccard MX11 en-gine coupled to the ZF As-tronic transmis-

sion. There also were on show the HD 13 (27 cm lower), the intercity LD 13 SB and the urban LF 12. •

The Turkish manufacturer, trying to make its way to European markets, for the se-

cond time brought to Kortrijk the three vehi-cles of its bus family: the 5.8-metre low-flo-or minibus Jest powe-red by the 170 hp FPT Euro VI engine with an access for disabled person; the 8.15-metre low-floor midibus Atak powered by the 186-hp FPT engine; the 8.2-me-tre intercity Star powe-red by the same engine

carrying up to 31 passengers and having a luggage compartment of 4.25 cubic metres

with a possibility of a wheelchair ramp moun-ted on the second door.To everybody’s surpri-se, they also presented the electric version of minibus JEST that will come into series pro-duction in 2017. The electric engine has an output of 125 kW and the lithium ion batteries have a total capacity of 66 kWh. •

TEMSA KARSAN

ISUZUT he usual parade of all

the listed models was on the stand of the Anado-lu Isuzu Turkish-Japanese joint venture. There were the models from the urban Novociti (7.5 metres with new exterior aesthetics, 190-hp Isuzu engi-ne), Citibus (9.5 metres, 215 hp Cummins), Citiport (12 metres, 280-hp Cummins engi-ne, awarded by the ECW jury for comfort and ergonomics) to touring Novo Ultra (7.3 metres, 190-hp Isuzu engine), Tourquase Lift and Vip (7.7 metres, 190-hp Isuzu en-gine) and Visigo (9.5 metres, 244-hp Cum-mins). There was also the new Visigo In-terurban version with a ramp at the second door and ZF automatic transmission. •

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Irizar left at home the ‘chassis’ versions and at the Busworld focused only on the

‘Integral’ self-supporting vehicles. In the fo-reground there was the new touring high-end ‘i8’ that will gradually replace the Irizar PB to which it owes a number of the aesthetic solutions, accentuating the ‘smile’ that stands out at the front and taking inspiration from the i6 in terms of the rare part aesthetics. Of-fered in two lengths of 13.2 and 15 metres, the i8 is fitted with 46 or 52 seats (with toilet and kitchen), powered by the Paccard MX13 of 460 and 508 hp respectively, coupled to the ZF As-tronic transmission. Among the safety packs, the ACC, LCC and TPMS.On show also the14-metre i6 and the urban electric i2e. It is the Irizar’s first step in the

field of electric mobility that in 2016 will be followed by a new project realization of both vehicles and systems. The i2e is the 12-metre bus powered by the Siemens 180-kW electric engine and 376 kWh sodium nickel batteries.In front of the main hall entrance there was the i4 intercity and the low-entry 14.9-me-tre i3 LE powered by the 369-hp Paccard MX11 biodiesel engine. •

IRIZART he Spanish Indcar presented the comple-

te range of mini and midi buses. In the limelight there was the Next model, presen-ted in three variants: the 9.4-metre version based on the Mercedes Atego chassis with tires 305/70 R 19.5 (L9); the same length (L9) for the version based on the MAN N14 12.250 chassis with 37 seats; the 10-metre L10 Iveco model with 41 seats. In the com-mon Indcar- Vehixel stand there were the Wing models with 28 seats based on Iveco Daily 70C17 chassis and the Mobi with 33

seats, representing the pro-duction line of the Indcar plant in Romania. In the ur-ban range, in collaboration with Vehixel, there were the following Cytios innovations based on Iveco 70C17 chas-sis: the 4 Low Entry version with automatic transmission and the RLF 4 version with low-floor on the rear overhang, ramp and wheelchair area (30 units sold in Rome). •

INDCAR - VEHIXEL

After debuting last year at the FIAA in Madrid, the urban low floor New

City was presented in the 12-metre ver-sion based on the MAN A-22chassis, re-presenting the range which offers lengths from 10.5 to 18.75 metres on chassis of all major manufacturers. The 12.8-metre low entry Magnus.E was on show in the CNG version based on the Scania KIB 4x2 CNG chassis. It was fitted with 51 seats and wheelchair area.The Vectia Teris.10 Hybrid was the result of the collaboration with the CAF Group.

A low floor version is offered in two len-gths of 9.6 and 10.6 metres with hybrid drive system powered by the 160-kW die-sel motor generator, the electric engine of equal power and energy storage system through ultracapaci-tors. Also in the Vec-tia hybrid range the 12-metre version with CNG generator. •

CASTROSUA - VECTIA

There were double deck minibuses on the Unvi stand. The new vehicle of the

Spanish coachbuilder was the 14-metre double-deck intercity SIL carrying up to 77 passengers, manufactured in collaboration with MAN. Alongside with it there was the Urbis 2.5 DD Open Top based on Volvo me-

chanicals, the right hand Voyager GT RHD fitted with 30/34 seats and powered by the 177/231-hp Mercedes OM934LA engine and the new Compa T version with 29 seats based on Iveco Daily 70C17. •

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Nothing new presented by Beulas. The 13.2-metre Glory based on MAN chas-

sis, the small 7.5-metre Gianino with 27 se-ats and the 12.2-metre Aura were displayed in Kortrijk. All based on the MAN mecha-nicals.A y a t s has also r e - p r o -p o s e d its flag-ship pro-ducts: the 12-metre d o u b l e deck Bra-vo I City open top and the Eclipse double-decker for intercity and tourism services. •

BEULAS - AYATS

The Swiss manufacturer presented the 12-metre three-door Low Floor with

renewed aesthetics, aluminum frame, the 394-hp Mercedes OM 470 engine and ZF EcoLife automatic transmission. It can also be used as a traction unit in BusTrain combinations. •

HESS

T he Chinese manufacturer, for the sixth time taking part to the Kortrijk Buswor-

ld, has more than 2,500 buses in circulation in Europe, where it built a sales network covering 12 countries with two spare parts centers.Focused on the ‘Solution Plus’ theme with advanced solutions in terms of product, ser-vice, safety and energy saving, King Long unveiled in Kortrijk three Euro VI bus mo-dels: C9, B10 and E12.

Both the 9-metre raised-floor C9 and the 10.5-metre low-entry B10 have been com-pletely revised both in external and internal aesthetics in particular by optimizing the er-gonomics of the driver’s seat. Both vehicles are powered by the Cummins ISB.7E6 engi-ne delivering 314 hp the first one and 284 hp the second one.The new urban low-floor E2 powered by hybrid drive is completely new. It must be said that In May 2015, King Long launched

a complete range of green vehicles in China, covering all-electric buses and plug-in hybrid buses with length from 6m to 12m. The E12 plug-in hybrid is equipped with the 284-hp Cummins engine, ISG generator, electric drive motor and multi-component lithium batteries providing up to 10 thousand charging cycles and having a warranty period of 8 years.All the power management and charging plug-ins are provided by the new Eco-chip system. •

KING LONG

YUTONGF our models were presented in Hall 7 at the

Busworld. Two of them are brand new.The first was the 12.2-metre HTC12 touring coach. Elegant and full of accessories, it was fitted with 48 passenger seats, toilet, 12-cubic metre luggage compartment and the 435-hp DAF / Paccard MX11 engine mated to an As-tronic transmission.

The second one was the full electric E12. The 12-metre low floor reflects the experience of the Chinese manufacturer which put into ser-vice about 8,000 electric buses in about 140 cities so far. The electric drive is provided by the Yutong 200-kW engine powered by lithiu-m-ion batteries of 295 kWh (9 batteries at the rear part and 7 batteries on the roof), with

duration of 4,000 recharge cycles, offering a range of service equal to 320 km (at 20 degree and without AC) and rechargeable in 5-6 hours.On show there was also the touring TC12 and the EC10 in the school version. Outside there was the intercity version and coach models measuring 10.9 and 12.3 metres, all powered by DAF / Paccard engine. •

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AT the stand of the Chinese BYD the-re were large electric vehicles that

complete the eBus range: the double deck bus and the 18.1-metre articulated bus. The dou-ble decker is designed specifically for London, where it went into service immediately after the Busworld. It is the 10.2-metre version for 81 passengers (54 seats) driven by two 150 kW electric motors in wheel hubs, either powered by 345 kWh batteries with a range of 240 km (300 km according to the Sort cycle). In its turn, the articulated version can carry up to 150 pas-

sengers. It is powered by the same two engines but is fitted with the 270 kWh batteries rechar-geable by plug-ins or pantograph. The range is 170 km (220 according to the Sort cycle).Outside there was the third BYD innovation. It is the full electric 8.8-metre midibus car-rying up to 49 passengers. It’s equipped with two motors of 90 kW each and batteries of 162 kWh.Always in the outer area there was also one of the 35 electric buses measuring 12 metres put in service at the airport of Amsterdam. •

There were three vehicles presented by the Chinese Xiamen Golden Dragon. In

the foreground there was the Explorer E6 (XML6129J), a high decker that has joined the list in 2006 and now has been com-pletely renewed, with a modern and aggres-sive aesthetic. The 12.2-metre vehicle has a capacity of 57 seats and an almost 13-cubic metre lug-gage compartment. The integrated body and chassis frame is treated by the Catho-dic electrophoresis. There are the safety systems of last gene-

ration (ACC, AEBS, Lane Assist, Driving At-tention System, Collision Alert, fire alarm sy-stem and so on). Following the transition to the Euro 6, the engine is the 400-hp FPT Cursor 9.On the stand there was also the 12-metre low-entry Pivot (XML6125CC) with the same FPT engine delivering 310 hp and a Voith au-tomatic transmission. And finally the 9.5-metre intercity Splendour (XML6937J) carrying up to 35 passengers, and powered by the 277-hp Cummins engine and ZF EcoLife automatic transmission. •

GOLDEN DRAGON

BYDP olish bus manufacturer presented the

only alternative buses of the Solcity range, starting from the low-floor three-do-or Solbus SM12 powered by the 8.9-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) Cummins en-gine delivering 284 or 325 hp and 450-litre cylinders. The second showcased vehicle was the Sol-city 12 HC hybrid with the 12-litre natural gas engine Tedom (230 kW) that through a generator of 200 kW supplies power to TM4

electric motor with a maximum power of 235 kW (250 peak) and 1,600 NM of torque. Supercapacitors can accumulate about 500 Wh and gas cylinders have a geometric vo-lume of 1,216 litres to contain 304 cubic metres (218 kg) of natural gas. Outdoors there was the Solbus SM12 Elec-tric with lithium-ion batteries of 264 kWh, two 225 kW Ziehl-Abegg electric motors in wheel hubs, powered by fuel cells of 60 kW. •

From France there was the 9.3-metre elec-trical Oreos 4X of PVI (Gépébus group),

with 103 kW PVI motor and lithium-ion batteries of 170 kWh. Then, there was the 12-metre Businova multi hybrid with tram aesthetic and interiors with rear part raised

in the saloon. As for the traction, it combi-nes the action of the 80 kW diesel, the 180 kW electric motor, 135 kWh lithium-ion batteries and the hydraulic motor with va-riable cylinder capacity, to obtain the pull power equivalent to 240 hp. •

PVI - BUSINOVA

SOLBUS

eBUS DD 10,2 eBUS 18 12 HC HYBRID SM12 LNG

SPLENDOUR

PIVOT EXPLORER E6

PVI OREOS 4X BUSINOVA HYBRID

F rom The Netherland there was Ebusco re-proposing its 100% 11.5-metre electric

bus with an aluminum structure, 90 kW electric motor and lithium-iron-phosphate batteries of 242 or 311 kWh. There also was the 9.3-me-

tre electric Oreos 4X by PVI (Gépébus Group, France), powered by a 103-kW PVI electric motor and lithium-ion batteries of 170 kWh. From the Ukraine there was Bogdan that exhi-bited its 12-metre low-floor A70522 hybrid bus

powered by the 184-kW Cummins diesel engi-ne, 170 kW generator, 120 kW electric motor and supercapacitors. Then, the 18-metre 518 Sileo (Germany), with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries of 300 kWh and four 120 kW engines

each with a declared range of 300 km. Outdo-ors there also was the 12-metre electric Ekova (Czech Republic) with two portal Ziehl Abegg electric motors of 113 kW each in wheel hub and lithium-ion batteries of 190 kWh. •

T he Spanish Integralia, specializing in minibuses, counts on commer-

cial presence in France and Germany. In the last two years the manufacturer introduced four new models (in-urban, in-vip, in-tourism, in-vip plus) all based on Mercedes Sprinter and exhibited at the Busworld. The vehicles in question were the ‘in-urban’ with a capacity of 26 places and low floor in the central part of the vehicle; the in-tourism XL PMR for up to four passengers on wheelchair or 19 passengers; the in-vip with a capa-city of 15 great comfort passenger seats. Finally, the Integralia in-vip plus based on Sprinter 519, to provide maximum comfort to 10 passengers.Among many minibus suppliers pre-sent at the Busworld the following are

supposed to be kept in mind, namely: from Turkey, Tekaydinlar with a two-double doors low floor citybus and Esref presenting a similar model with a single double door; Atlas from Lithua-nia exhibited the Sprinter RHD, labeled

as hybrid, but actually the real hybrid you had to look for on the outside area of the fair; Buzola Bus from Czech Re-public presented a touring coach based on Sprinter, as well as Omnibus Tradi-ng (Netherlands) a Cabrio and Ferqui & Car.Bus (Spain) arrived in Kortrijk through the French Negobus that expo-sed the tourist Sunsundegui SC5 based on Volvo chassis. As well, the Tourist 716 of Kutsenits (Austria) based on Sprinter 516 (or 519) stretched to 8.5 metres, with air-suspension FPT rear axle and a capcity up to 38 passengers. From Slovakia there were the First of Rosero minibuses, all based on Iveco Daily, like the multi-equipped Midi Bus of Auto Cuby (Poland) offering 31 se-ats. •

EBUSCO - BOGDAN - SILEO - EKOVA

MINIBUS FROM ALL OVER EUROPE

EBUSCO Electric BOGDAN Hybrid SILEO Electric EKOVA Electric

INTEGRALIA in-urban

INTEGRALIA in-vip

TEKAYDINLAR ESREF ALTAS BUZOLA

AUTO CUBY

ROSERO

NEGOBUS - FERQUI

KUTSENITS

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