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giugno 30, 2022 - Daimler

Daimler Buses at the 13th electric bus conference of the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) in Berlin

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  • Daimler Buses to be present at VDV's important industry #conference “Elekbu” in #berlin with an eCitaro and its digital service offerings from OMNIplus ON
  • Mercedes-Benz eCitaro battery-powered city #bus available in further variants: Range extender with fuel cell from 2023 and next-generation high-performance #batteries (NMC 3) from end of 2022
  • Comprehensive range from #daimlerbuses as general contractor for e-buses, the right charging infrastructure and everything else for the optimum e-system

Stuttgart/Mannheim/Berlin - The #bus manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is presenting comprehensive and sustainable solutions for the electromobility of today and tomorrow in the form of its electric city buses and innovative concepts with hydrogen range extenders. The #event takes place on July 12 and 13 in #berlin at the 13th #electricbusconference of the #associationofgermantransportcompanies (VDV). Experts from transport companies from all over Germany will meet for this #event, also known in industry circles as “ElekBu”, which will once again take place as a physical #event for the first time since spring 2020. Kay Vollmer, expert in high-voltage systems at #daimlerbuses, will provide a presentation on the topic of “Rest areas for safety-critical e-mobility” on July 12 at 5:20 pm. Experts from the #emobility Consulting team will also be on site to enable transport companies to discuss their needs and ideas. A three-door #mercedesbenzecitaro will be on display, featuring second-generation high-performance lithium-ion NMC #batteries (using nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide chemistry).

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro gets fuel cell and new, more powerful batteries

From 2023, #daimlerbuses will also be equipping its battery-electric #mercedesbenzecitaro city #bus, which has been in series production since 2018, with a hydrogen-based fuel cell as a range extender. #daimlerbuses is thus expanding its fully electric product portfolio in the city #bus segment with a vehicle that has a range of up to 400 kilometers (solo bus). As currently the only range extender variant of this kind on the #bus market, the high-performance low-floor #bus with zero local emissions can be driven even on topographically demanding routes and covers practically all range requirements of transportation companies. Another benefit of the new configuration is its optimized weight distribution. This means that the vehicles can accommodate significantly more passengers. The solo #bus, for example, has a passenger capacity of 88 persons.

The drive system continues to be based on the very powerful battery of the latest NMC 3 generation. The fuel cell serves only to extend the range and does not function as the main energy source. This means that the vehicle is an all-electric hybrid #bus that combines both power sources. Due to the relatively low power requirement of the installed Toyota fuel cell, it can always operate within its optimum performance range and thus achieve a service life of up to 40,000 hours. The hydrogen is used in gaseous form at a pressure of 350 bar, which is already available at many transportation companies today.

Daimler Buses will also be offering the eCitaro with a new generation of high-performance #batteries from the end of 2022. The high-energy lithium-ion #batteries from proven supplier Akasol will increase the capacity per battery cell by around 50 percent at the same weight and make reliable ranges of around 280 kilometers (solo bus) possible. The #batteries will be used in the eCitaro, the eCitaro range extender and the recently presented all-electric eO500U chassis from Brazil.

The eCitaro is a successful model from #daimlerbuses: By now, more than 600 eCitaro buses are already in daily use by European customers, and since 2020 have also been used as an articulated #bus with particularly high passenger capacity. In 2021, almost one in two all‑electric city buses sold in Germany came from #daimlerbuses.

Electromobility from a single source: The complete eCitaro infrastructure

A further major advantage for the transformation to e-mobility: #daimlerbuses offers much more than “just” modern and high-performance electric buses. On request, the complete infrastructure can be added to the eCitaro, including conversion measures required by depots and charging technology from a single source. For transport companies, this means turnkey e‑mobility with city buses using customized vehicles and equally custom infrastructure from competent planning to timely commissioning.

Daimler Buses is always there for its customers, even after the system integration has been completed. Special e-service contracts by the Omniplus service brand ensure #mobility, including BusDepotManagement, in which Omniplus employees take over the maintenance and repair work directly in the transport company’s workshop after consultation.

Comprehensive transmission and processing of the wide range of data for monitoring and optimizing operations is also ensured: For this purpose, customers will have access to evaluations provided by the Omniplus On Portal and experienced external partners such as IVU Traffic Technologies.

In addition to the #mercedesbenzecitaro on display, experts from #daimlerbuses will also be presenting digital eServices innovations as part of the Omniplus On Portal at info terminals, as well as the path to turnkey solutions for charging infrastructure.

Background information on #daimlerbuses: Contribution to the responsible design of urban transport

With this clear roadmap and the dual strategy based on battery and hydrogen drives, Daimler Buses is making an important contribution to responsibly shaping the future of urban transport with its overall electromobility system. By developing innovative buses as well as #mobility and service solutions, #daimlerbuses aims to contribute to making traffic in cities more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient. Sustainable solutions for passenger transport should further improve the quality of life in cities. #daimlerbuses is shaping the transport revolution and the local public transport of tomorrow with intelligent #mobility solutions already today. This commitment harmonizes with Daimler Buses’ sustainable business strategy.