“The Art of Public Transport” is the motto of the Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) from 9 to 12 June in Stockholm. Mercedes‑Benz is extremely proficient in the art of public transport with urban buses. At the GPTS, the congress of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), the fully-electric low-floor eCitaro urban bus will be in central focus. Since its world premiere, it has quickly developed into a hit. But at the GPTS, there’s even more to discover.
With more than 2000 buses, hundreds of trains, dozens of ferries and artistically designed metro stations, the Swedish metropolis of Stockholm is a vitrine of variety when it comes to public transport. And this perfect shop front will be used by Mercedes‑B enz as part of their GPTS presence. Delegates from around the world will be shown the fully-electric eCitaro from Mercedes‑Benz, as well as receiving information about the entire urban bus programme and the various drive systems available. Further focal points include advisory service, such as eMobility Consulting and the varied and continually advancing digital services from Omniplus On.
The big Citaro family: one for all in urban and inter-city transport
Citaro solo bus, Citaro G articulated bus, Citaro K short variant, Citaro LE low-entry bus, the Citaro Ü, Citaro GÜ, Citaro LE Ü and LE MÜ inter-city versions – the Citaro is one for all. With a range of variants and seating types, not to mention innumerable items of optional equipment, it fulfils any requirements. The CapaCity is especially recommended for routes with high passenger numbers. The four-axle high-capacity bus is derived from the Citaro and, in the CapaCity L variant, is up to 21.0 m in length whilst offering space for a maximum of 191 passengers.
Equally diverse as the model range is the choice of drive technologies on offer for the Citaro. In particular focus is the fully electric eCitaro. The basis of its energy efficiency is an innovative thermal management system which sets benchmarks. The concept is particularly interesting to transport companies – the numerous orders already received emphasize this statement. The sustainability which the eCitaro offers provides an outlook into upcoming battery technologies, including the ground-breaking solid-state batteries with very high energy density.
The fully-electrically powered eCitaro is flanked by the low-emission diesel engines equipped to Euro VI emissions gas standard as well as the Citaro NGT with gas-powered drive system. If biogas or biomethane are used, the vehicle is almost CO2-neutral. Both diesel and gas engines are optionally available in conjunction with the hybrid module and impress with their further-increased efficiency.
The Citaro isn’t just clean, it is also safe. One example of such can be found in the active braking assistance system Preventive Brake Assist. In the case of imminent danger of a collision, it automatically actuates the brakes. Sideguard Assist warns when turning off to the right as well as in the case of obstacles located to the side of the vehicle. Both assistance systems protect weaker road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. All articulated buses feature the ATC (Articulated Turntable Controller) anti-jackknifing system. It stabilises the articulated bus in critical driving situations and has a similar effect to the electronic stability system ESP.
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SOURCE: Daimler
