Join the 155,000+ IMP followers

www.auto-innovations.net
MAN Truck&Bus News

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: MAN DEMONSTRATES THE PRACTICALITY OF ELECTRIC BUSES ON THE 2,500-KILOMETER EUROPEAN TOUR

Ten electrifying days are behind it: The MAN Lion's City 12 E - pioneer of MAN's zero emission strategy - has reliably completed a journey of around 2,500 kilometers through eight European countries. Its destination was the "green island" of Ireland. There, the all-electric city bus is taking part in the "International Bus Euro Test 2022" in Limerick.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: MAN DEMONSTRATES THE PRACTICALITY OF ELECTRIC BUSES ON THE 2,500-KILOMETER EUROPEAN TOUR

Emission-free and successful: The MAN Lion's City 12 E has demonstrated the performance of all-electric city buses with an impressive journey across Europe to Limerick in Ireland. After its start at MAN headquarters, the electric bus, developed in Munich and manufactured in Starachowice, Poland, reached the Emerald Isle of Ireland on May 8.

During the "Electrifying Europe Tour," the twelve-meter city bus crossed eight countries in ten days. It covered a total distance of 2,448.8 kilometers and consumed a total of 1,763.7 kWh of energy - or around 0.72 kWh per kilometer. These peak values were achieved thanks to the Lion's City E's efficient technology and a remarkable recuperation rate of 20.8 percent. The energy for the demanding journey under a wide range of conditions was provided by six lithium-ion battery packs (capacity 480 kWh) on the roof of the eBus. Recharging was carried out after each daily stage; no intermediate charging was necessary.

With blue and yellow design elements based on the colors of the Ukraine flag, the Lion's City E also set a sign for a peaceful Europe during the tour and on its arrival in Limerick, Ireland - fittingly on the 77th anniversary of the end of the second world war on May 8.

Reliable technology, need to catch up on charging infrastructure
"With the tour, our electric bus impressively demonstrates that it is already possible to travel throughout Europe without emissions, reliably and in a manner suitable for everyday use. To this end, our team visited urban metropolises, undertook many overland journeys with a wide variety of topographical conditions, and even crossed an Alpine pass," says Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus, adding, "Our Lion's City E was always reliable and efficient on the road over the approximately 2,500 kilometers. However, the long-distance trip, which is atypical for a city bus, also presented a number of challenges, especially when it came to the topic of charging infrastructure."

The development of a charging infrastructure remains an essential factor for the transformation of the transportation industry. Political support is essential here. The TRATON Group, the parent company of MAN Truck & Bus, will also be making a contribution. The internationally active commercial vehicle company wants to help establish a high-performance charging network in Europe as part of a joint venture (Joint Venture Agreement High-Performance Charging Network | TRATON).

www.mantruckandbus.com

  Ask For More Information…

LinkedIn
Pinterest


Forgot Password?

Join the 155,000+ IMP followers