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MOURNING AT THE KOÇ GROUP

SCANIA RENEWS ITS WEB SITE

cania launches the new Scania Group’s web site. It will have late January died Mustafa Koc, CEO of the largest IN industrial group of Turkey, Koc Holding which is Sa clear focus on news, images and videos about Scania’s Fiat partner for decades and owner, among the other com- operations, businesses and transport solutions from around the

panies, of Otokar Otobüs Karoseri San. A.Ş. The Turkish world. “We continue to strengthen our online channels,” says industrial, 55 years, was struck by a heart attack. At the Staffan Ekengren, Head of Scania Newsdesk. “As a global head of the Group since 2003, Koc was the leader of the company, we know the importance of a strong digital presence to reach our customers and other third generation of one of the largest industrial dynasties of Turkey, founded in the stakeholders.” Scania’s new web site is a comprehensive arena for information not just about Twenties by the grandfather Vehbi Koc. Koc Holding has interests in several sectors Scania, but also about developments within the transport and logistics fields, with a significant including automotive, energy, consumer electronics, financial services, defense, construc- focus on sustainability. “Much of the long-lasting information on the new corporate site will be tion, retail. The Group employs 95,745 people and 14,000 dealers and after-sales service perceived as more dynamic since we link information on, for example, sustainability to current agencies. With more than one hundred subsidiaries (including 16 listed on the Istanbul and previous stories that exemplify different aspects of the transport and logistics industry,” Stock Exchange), Koc Holding is about 9% of Turkish exports and 8% of the GDP of says Erica Zandelin. the country.

SPAIN REWARDS THE URBINO ELECTRIC

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new Solaris Urbino 12 electric bus has been awarded Bus of the Year 2016 in Spain. The awards has been given by the Spanish trade magazine Viajeros. The official awarding ceremony took place in Madrid.

The jury was composed by representatives of the most important public transport companies in Spain as well as by local experts in the automotive field. The jury paid attention to such parameters as reliability and environmental friendliness. Emission-free and clean, the 12-metre Urbino 12 electric bus was premiered at 2015 Kortrijk Busworld. The electrically powered Solaris bus can be fitted with different kinds of batteries of various capacities. Solaris offers many configurations also for charging systems: plug-in, pantograph or inductive charging systems depending on the infrastructure of customer. The Bus of the Year title in Spain is a further success of Solaris on electromobility. Currently Solaris battery-powered vehicles are running in Austria, Germany, Sweden and Poland. In the nearest future electric Solaris buses will start operation in Barcelona. Additionally the awarded model of the new Urbino has been tested in Paris and soon will be on service in Hamburg and Hannover, Germany, as well as in Tampere, Finland.

CITEA LLE IN GERMANY

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INDCAR STRADA FOR BARCELONA

etween December and January, Indcar delivered half a B dozen Strada minibuses to Barcelona-based TMB, the main public transport operator of the Iberian metropolis.

Bodied on Sprinter 516 chassis with Euro VI engine, the vehicles have a capacity of six seated passengers and 16 standing. They are fitted with electric lift and USB interface. They have been specially adapted for the metropolitan transport of Barcelona. The versatility offered by the Strada model offers capacities from 16 to 22 seats and can also include up to three wheelchair seats. 7.345 mm long, this model by Indcar is available in urban, intercity, shuttle and school version.

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MERCEDES CITARO CAN STAND THE COLD

transport operator ‘infra fürth • THE Franconian verkehr gmbh’ handed over seven MercedesBenz Citaro Low Entry (LE) buses. The vehicles are fitted

the end of December 2015 the German tranAT sport company ASEAG (Aachner Straßenbahn und Energieversorgungs-AG), took delivery of

five VDL buses. The vehicles are the Citea model in the Light Low Entry version (LLE). One of these buses has already been in use as part of a trial, since November 2014. During this test phase, the Citea LLE demonstrated that its lightweight construction does indeed result in lower fuel consumption and as a consequence lower emissions of harmful substances. ASEAG is responsible for public transport in Aachen, a city in West Germany.

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with over-door air curtains. Special fan units are fitted above the doors to direct the air vertically downwards at high speed. This creates an air curtain which acts as a “climate separator”, preventing an exchange of heat between the interior and exterior air. In the winter months, the air blown downwards is warm, which means that the floor area around the doors dries more quickly, enhancing passive safety in snowy and icy conditions. In addition, the warm air prevents condensation from forming on the glass surfaces of the doors. Two of the seven Citaro LE models supplied are rural-service Citaro LE Ü variants. These vehicles will be used for, among other things, the airport service and their distinctive design reflects this. The sides of the brilliant silver and black buses feature a distinctive silhouette of a plane. infra fürth verkehr gmbh is responsible for the local public transport system in the city of Fürth, northern Bavaria, Germany.

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HYDROGEN BUSES FOR LONDON

FIRST TOP CLASS 500 IN PORTUGAL

an Hool has entered into a contract with Transport for Lonortuguese bus company Greenbus handed over two Setra V don (TfL) in the UK for the construction of two latest gene- PS 516 HDH touring coaches. The three-axle vehicles are ration hydrogen buses. This new contract falls within the 3Emo- the first Setra TopClass 500 models to be delivered to Portu-

tion, a European consortium on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses, in which Van Hool is project coordinator. The two hydrogen buses for London are the 12-metre hybrid Van Hool A330 two axles model. The drive system is based on the latest FCvelocity-HD7 Fuel Cell module from Ballard Power Systems (Canada), lithium batteries and electric motors. Hydrogen is converted into electricity in the fuel cell, with water vapour as the only emission, while the batteries provide additional power as and when needed.

This hybrid drive system and the reuse of braking energy limits hydrogen consumption to around 8 kg per 100 km. The bus is fitted with 35 seats, space for one wheelchair and a standing room for 30 passengers.

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MILESTONE FOR OMNIPLUS SERVICES

gal. The two luxury Setra coaches are 13.33 m long and are fitted with the TopSky Panorama glass roof, 55 Setra Voyage Ambassador seats featuring leather design elements, silver stone metallic paint finish. Outstanding levels of passenger and driver safety are assured, among other things, by adaptive cruise control with Active Brake Assist 3 (ABA 3) - a system that can initiate full brake application when the vehicle detects stationary obstacles. Established in 2007 and based in Porto, the bus company Greenbus is specializes in premium and VIP bus services.

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A LOT OF SOLARIS URBINOS FOR ISRAEL

olaris Bus & Coach recently signed contracts in Israel S for a total of 110 buses. The first batch includes 60 vehicles of the Urbino 12 range. The buses have been ordered

German bus company ‘Reisen ohne Grenzen’ THE took delivery of their first S 517 HDH coach from the Setra TopClass range. The Setra TopClass 500 co-

ach has 44 seats and is equipped with a high-tech audio system and a Jura coffee-maker. This supply marked a milestone: the 1000th Omniplus service contract for a bus or coach with Euro 6 powertrain. The Omniplus Premium service contract covers all services from repair planning to the fully inspected bus. This includes, among other things, scheduled maintenance and checks as specified by the manufacturer, wear and tear repairs to the entire vehicle, use of genuine Omniplus replacement parts and free 24-hour all-round emergency service.

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ELECTRIC BYD BUS FOR BRAZIL

YD do Brasil, the Brazilian branch of BYD Co. Ltd., has B launched the K10A, an urban bus especially designed for the Brazilian market. The company’s first 15-meter bus

has five doors and carries up to 95 passengers. The BYD Iron-Phosphate batteries are stored in the floor of the vehicle.

The driving range stated by BYD is around 265 km on a single charge. The batteries feature a 6,000-cycle lifespan and guarantee over 15 years of operation. The K10A features regenerative braking and highly efficient in-wheel motors. The new BYD model has been launched in São Paulo, the largest urban center in South America with the largest public transportation fleet in Brazil.

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by Tel Aviv-based DAN, one of the largest bus operators in Israel. The second agreement covers the delivery of thirty 12-metre Urbinos to the second largest Israeli transport company Egged. The third order comes from Afifi Group of Nazareth for the supply of ten intercity InterUrbinos and ten low-floor buses Urbino 12. All the 110 vehicles will be delivered between March and May 2016. Solaris has been present on the Israeli market since 2012. So far, the Polish manufacturer delivered there nearly 200 city and intercity buses to the local bus operator United Bus Services Nazareth.

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VDL ZERO EMISSION BUSES

DL Bus & Coach will supply 40 Citea SLFA Electric V buses to Hermes, which is part of Connexxion Nederland. The company won a tender for the Zuidoost-Brabant

concession, in the Netherland. The tender was issued by the Province of Noord-Brabant with the objective of transitioning to entirely zero emission public transport in the period 2016-2025. This intention is for the City of Eindhoven to go fully electric in 2020. The VDL Citea SLFA Electric is an electric articulated bus with a length of 18.1 metres in a futuristic BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) design. Under the name ‘Evolans’ the buses will operate on certain lines so often that the result will be a tram-like system.Delivery of the approximately 40 Citeas SLFA Electric is planned for December 2016. In addition, Hermes has also ordered 65 VDL Citeas SLE (Volans) for the introduction of the first stage. These buses are needed to convert part of the current diesel fleet to Euro 6 versions to achieve a cleaner transition to zero emission.

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BUSWORLD TURKEY th 6 EDITION

NOT ONLY CONFERENCES IN DUBAI

Bus industry latest news with the Busworld Turkey.

It is still held in Istanbul but in a new location.

Appointment is fixed on April 14 -17 biennial ‘Made in Turkey’ traTHE de fair of Busworld Turkey is back in year 2016.

Approaching to its sixth edition, the event has grown over the years to become the showcase for the bus & coach sector in the Turkish borders.

The previous edition, staged on April 2014, received 248 exhibitors, mostly of Turkish nationality (172 against 76). As for visitors, a registered number has shown 12,425 visitors including 1,714 persons coming from abroad.

The novelty of this sixth edition is the location: it is not the CNR Expo any longer but the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM), always situating nearby, thus maintaining

the proximity to the Ataturk International Airport and to the hotels already known.

The World Trade Center of Istanbul, a part of global network that possesses the licenses of over 300 Wo r l d Tr a de Centers in hundred countries, owns the property.

With the new location the Busworld Turkey 2016 will provide more than 15,000 square metres of net exhibition space in three pavilions (91 0 - 11 ) . T h e space will be further expanded by 2018 with the construction of new halls.

A four-day event of the Busworld Turkey will be in the spotlight again this year in the spring, with inauguration on April 14.

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The MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition organized

by UITP will be held in Dubai from April 25 to 27. On the agenda there are different issues and exhibition space

rban Mobility: think big (Urban MobiU lity: think big) is the slogan of 2016 MENA Transport Congress &

Exhibition which will be held in the United Arab Emirates by the International Union of Public Transport (UITP).

There will be a conference-expo dedicated to public transport in the basins of the Middle East and North Africa. MENA is in fact an acronym for ‘Middle East and North Africa’.

All the priority themes of the conference sessions are different and of certain interest.

Among them there are public transport for the rapidly growing cities, governance and funding, the quality and the image of public

transport, the management and the workforce, public transport and energy, the school transport services.

The latest innovations for public transport passengers as well as services and solutions in the field of sustainable mobility and school transport services will be presented in the exhibition area attached to the congress headquarters.

The 2014 edition with an exhibition area of over 6,000 square metres received 2,000 thousand visitors.

The MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition is scheduled on April 25-27, 2016.

The event will be held at the Dubai Convention Centre.

For more information on the conferences, scheduled technical visits, events or coordinates of the location, visit the website: http:// www.uitp-mena.com.

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DISCUSSED AT THE IBE CONFERENCE

In Rome there was a talk of “Safety 10 and honors” in school transport, tourism services in the cities and the liberalization effects of the long-distance lines

scheduled exhibitions and THE debates of 2015 ended up in Italy with IBE Conference, staged in Rome

in early December. It is an event organized

by ANAV, the association of Confindustria which brings together public transport private companies and Rimini Fiera, which in its turn organizes the biennial International Rimini Bus Expo, scheduled this year on October 26-28.

Three topics were discussed at IBE Conference. The first topic related to the “Safety 10 and honors” campaign and promoted by ANAV in collaboration with Evobus Italy was launched in June 2015 at the UITP held in Milan. It focuses on transport

safety in school buses, raising awareness of school establishments and families on this issue. You may watch the video spot presented on the occasion and available on the home page of BusToCoach.com.

Nicola Biscotti, the president of ANAV, stressed the criticality of scholastic bus transport in terms of safety, calling for the commitment of everybody to a decisive change of pace starting with the need to work systematically for the service quality recognition that cannot be guaranteed by decreasing price competition. According to the Anav-Isfort study, just 5 more euro per passenger shall ensure safety and quality.

The second debate dedicated to open-top

bus tours in the city took inspiration from the study presented in this case by Isfort.

It highlights the regulation issues of these services, subject to different rules depending on the area, although there were some like Professor Francesco Filippi that argued that the way forward is not normalizing but liberalizing, simplifying access procedures to the market as it has been done in London.

In the framework of market liberalization there also was a discussion on the effects of the reform that starting from January 2014 has completely removed the existing system of exclusive concessions in favor of non-exclusive licenses with regard to main bus lines, with positive effects on all fronts.

On the sidelines of the debates there was a small exhibition of Iveco buses, VDL and Atomic.

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SOLARIS WINS IN ROME

Solaris Bus & Coach has won the Cotral tender for 300 InterUrbino buses measuring 12 metres.

The contract covers maintenance for ten years

olaris wins the second greatest order in S the company’s 20-year history in Rome (this year the Polish manufacturer celebrates

its 20th anniversary). This refers to the public European tender launched in May 2015

by Cotral (Compagnia Trasporti Laziali Spa).

Nothing less than 300 InterUrbino buses measuring 12 meters with an Euro VI engine have been commissioned.

The first supply contract, financed by the Lazio region with 25 million Euros, covers 122 vehicles with delivery scheduled for this spring.

The buses will operate on the regional lines in Lazio.

The supply contract also includes the full service maintenance for a period of ten years.

The vehicles ordered are fitted with DAF MX-11 engine developing 240 kW. There will be a modern video surveillance system

with five cameras. Moreover, the buses are to be equipped with such solutions as passenger counting system and voice announcement system.

Up to 49 passengers will be able to travel and enjoy comfortable seats with reclining backrests. The luggage capacity is up to 5.2 cubic metres while the smaller bags will perfectly fit in the luggage racks.

Solaris has already won more orders for intercity vehicles in Italy, but this one is the first large-scale order and the second in Europe after the 320 Urbinos acquired by Athens City Transport.

To present date, Solaris has delivered more than 500 buses and trolleybuses to Italian operators. Among them there are 60 InterUrbino buses.

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HIGH TECH STORE

COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES AT BUSWORLD EUROPE Second part of the report on the specialists in bus components at Kortrijk

FIRETRACE -

According to the statistics a good portion of fires, more than 70%, originates in the engine compartment. Firetrace, a manufacturer of automatic fire detection and fire suppression systems, offers the Firetrace Detection Tubing. This system is based on a thermosensitive and pressurized polymer tube, which, reacting to the heat and flame radiant energy, bursts releasing the fire suppression agent. In this case the direct release takes place. The release may also be indirect by means of a fixed distribution network (here the tube works only as a detector).

Among the advantages of the Firetrace Detection Tubing there is reliability in harsh environments due to tolerance to dirt, debris and extreme temperatures, uninterrupted service requiring no electricity, the alarm availability and the ability to send an alert to the monitoring system, economic installation and maintenance together with recharging.

Firetrace also offers a new mounting system for horizontal spaces that do not support a vertically disposed cylinder.

Firetrace systems are certified according to the SPCR 183 process.

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FRENZEL

The Italian coffee pleasure is available with the Nespresso FOB 822 mini kitchen. Elegant lines, high-quality materials, practical storage compartments for the capsules and LED interior lighting. The capacity is over 20 cups. The cups for coffee and cappuccino, and all types of capsules are provided for the initial order.

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TAMWARE

DAF

A complete range of bus doors comes from Finland. There are showcased solutions for urban buses fitted with the Polar inswinging doors especially functional as a front door and the Pallas outswinging doors for assembling in the middle or rear part of the bus. The opening system can be unique or separate for each door in both cases.

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AUTOCLIMA

The Modula RT group with cooling capacity of 3 kW is suitable for conditioning the driving seat of the electric minibuses. An electric engine powers all the parts of the group: a compressor, a condenser, a drier filter, an expansion valve and an evaporator. The power supply is 12 or 24 volts.

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SEGE

The model 3040 with a width of only 400 mm has been added to Smart Line range of passenger seats.

When mounted in pairs, the total size reaches 849 mm, including the hinged armrest on aisle side.

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It presented the full range of Euro VI bus engines: the Paccard MX 11 with an output of 210, 240, 271, 291 and 320 kW and the Paccard MX 13 with an output of 303, 340 and 375 kW. All of them are characterized by low fuel consumption, maximum reliability and maintenance intervals superior to 150,000 kilometres.

The DAF LF truck-chassis in increments of 4.3 or 5.4 metres and PX-7 engine delivering from 112 to 231 kW for compact buses was also presented. The engine has already been used to power the Solaris Concept Bus unveiled at Busworld.

TELMA

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An easy installation with a single module that integrates control and power functions.

These are the requirements of the electronic control unit iRCS (integrated Retarder Control System), produced

by Telma that is a world leader in friction free braking systems based on the physical principle of electromagnetic induction. The innovative electronic design of the iRCS’s power function significantly reduces the retarder’s energy consumption and preserves its electric circuits of slow motion, while preserving at the same time the electrical circuits.

The modernity and flexibility of the control part of the iRCS allow for seamless integration of Telma retarders in all vehicles equipped with electronic braking assistance systems such as ABS, ESP, EBS, Cruise control or automatic transmission control. The iRCS complies with CANBUS networks and with the ISO 26262 ASIL automobile standard.

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HIGH TECH STORE

VOITH - At the Kortijk Busworld, Voith presented the

DIWA.6 automatic transmission, the multi-awarded braking system Aquatarder SWR (Secondary Water Retarder), the telemetric system DIWA SmartNet and the air compressors.

The DIWA automatic transmission was specifically developed for buses. Compared with its predecessor model, the DIWA.6 can save almost another 5% fuel.

Apart from utilizing the topography-dependent program SensoTop, this is made possible by the need-based reduction of the operating pressure and an intelligent start-up management.

The Voith Aquatarder SWR is the first secondary retarder to brake with water using the cooling agent of the engine. This means that it does not need an additional operating medium and is able to perform up to 90 percent of all vehicle braking operations wear-free. In addition, it requires only half the installation space and is 35 kg lighter.

The telemetric system DIWA SmartNet is an integrated solution for monitoring the driveline and allows fast and direct access to operating data. With the new generation DIWA SmartNet 2.0, data for transmission diagnosis can now also transmitted via WiFi. The Voith air compressors are also suitable for the new EURO-6 engines. Produced with aluminum lightweight design, the two-stage compressors are a series feature of Daimler, MAN and Volvo coaches. The Voith air compressors can save up to 1 litre of diesel per 100 kilometres.

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BRIST - It presented

LAZZERINI

The whole range offers high tech solutions with seats that integrate the components necessary for the operation of electronic devices, starting from the sockets for charging mobile phones, computers, tablets and so on.

There are also LED individual reading lights and lighting under the seats (instead of the lights on the aisle). There is a possibility of electric heating and fan cooling, electrical footrest, seat belts with adjustable height, courtesy lights even in the pocket for storage, smartphone support and a 10-inch screen on the back. To get to the table with a glass holder of increased size.

a solution for the rear axle independent suspension of electric and hybrid buses, as well as airport buses. It includes a central connection from the differential to the wheels with universal joints. The central differential can be controlled by electric motor or internal combustion engine.

The differential is positioned underbody, suspended with brackets. The steering angle with single wheel is 35 degrees.

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CUMMINS - Last October at the Kortijk Busworld

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FOGMAKER - There is a fire detection system for

a bus engine compartment using high-pressure water mist in combination with special nozzles, so as to create microdrops with an average size of 50 microns. During the evaporation process, the water mist cools the combustion gases and the engine compartment hot parts, rapidly extinguishing the fire and reducing the risk of re-ignition. The created vapor prevents the supply of oxygen to the fire. The Fogmaker system includes a low concentration of AFFF to create an aqueous insulation film for the effective combustion suppression.

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Cummins presented the latest ISB engines with the new SmartEfficiency ratings for 2017, complying with the upcoming Euro VI OBD C requirements. OBD C is the latest step in the Euro VI standard for new vehicle approvals from 31st December 2015 and all vehicles from 31st December 2016.

For 2017 Cummins will offer new ratings specifically developed for bus operation. Substantially it will be improved the torque at low rpm, from 700 rpm/ min, so that it will be delivered improved vehicle acceleration across all the rev range.

The ISB4.5 four-cylinder engine moves up to a new peak torque of 850 Nm against the previous one delivering 760 Nm while the ISB6.7six-cylinder engine moves to a high peak torque of 1,200 Nm from 1,100 Nm along with a new 300 hp/224 kW top bus rating as well as a new 320hp/239kW top rating for coaches.

These improvements increase the scope of Cummins product offerings for the bus and coach sectors, being suitable for wider range of applications, vehicle weights and working cycles. “ Euro 6 has changed the landscape for engine installation and operation, and the previous rules don’t apply any longer.

Our objective for 2017 has not just been to meet the regulatory requirements but to improved performance and efficiency with no changes to displacement or hardware”, said Claudio Barcena from Cummins.

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THE i8 DEBUTS IN ITALY The new Irizar branded model has been unveiled on the Italian market. Top of the range for the tourist segment, the i8 is available in four sizes with Scania engine for Italy

ewly unveiled at Busworld Kortrijk N 2015, the i8 Irizar has crossed the Italian borders last December making its

first appearance in this beautiful country.

An official presentation at the headquarters of Irizar Italy in Rimini took place in front of an audience of over 300 guests including customers and trade journalists.

The i8 is a high-end model designed for tourism and long-distance services, a vehicle intended to gradually take the place of the famous Irizar PB. The super high-decker i8 is offered in four lengths with Scania engine for the Italian market (Daf-Paccar for all the other markets, in ‘Integral’ version, naèè

OVER 125 YEARS OF IRIZAR’S HISTORY AND SUCCESS electric vehicles for the presentation services in the city. of the i8 in “In 2015 we started Italy was also an opporgrowing in all markets tunity to recall the fundaserved by the headquarters mental stages of Irizar in in Ormaiztegi,” explains its long history (in 2014 Irizar in a press release. the company celebrated its “The other companies of 125 anniversary.

It all began in 1889 with the group are growing, the production of car for markets all over the pursuing a diversification wheels, then in the twen- world. A technological policy of its markets. We ties of the last century center for applied research expect new growth with a Irizar specialized in the and technological develop- turnover of over 550 milconstruction of body parts ment of in-house products lion euro, 83% of which for buses. and developed systems can related to export markets.

Today Irizar is an interna- be added to this.

As for buses, 3000 ‘pretional group made up of The range includes diffe- mium’ units will be produfive companies and five rent bus models for tourist ced throughout the Group, factories where they ma- transport, intercity and 1,200 of which at the Spanufacture buses destined urban services, including nish plant. “

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mely, with self-supporting body). It is a result of a (the) project, 10 million euros of which went directly to the new coach concept itself .

This vehicle offers strong personality, automobile style and technology. Externally it is characterized by the V-shaped trim, framed by full-LED headlights (both front and rear) and original junction of the upper part with the roof. Another peculiarity is the higher position of the windscreen compared to the other models in order to gain more space for the spare wheel behind the

bumper.

The interior part is also featured with LED lighting as Irizar pays great attention to the comfort and safety of passengers. Hence there are the centimetres gained in height inside the vehicle, the increased door width for easy access and one retractable step in the central entrance. In addition there is exclusive upholstery, specially designed for the i8, the 22-inch high-resolution monitor, capacitive switches.

The driver’s cockpit is comfortable and functional, more spacious, ergonomic and

features an innovative design. A console with joysticks (featured as standard) helps integrate and operate the multimedia systems, the GPS and the comfort settings.

The interior architecture integrating all the electronic systems is multiplexed that allows for making diagnostic via an OBD

socket.

The structure of the i8, developed in collaboration with one of the most prestigious engineering studies at European level, was designed to ensure maximum resistance to rollover and the head-on collision, optimizing weight distribution either.

The i8 is a HDH bus with a height of 3,998 mm and floor plan that allows different seating configurations.

It is available in a 12.4-metre two-axle version and in three-axle version of 13.2, 14.07 and 15 metres respectively. The passenger capacity ranges from 50 to 64 passenger seats while the luggage compartment capacity varies from 12.6 to 14.5 cubic metres.

The 14,07-metre i8 version carrying up to 59 passengers and based on Scania chassis with Euro VI engine delivering 490 horsepower was the vehicle that appeared at the headquarters of Irizar Italy last December.

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DOUBLE DECKER OF EXCELLENCE The fifth Neoplan Skyliner Euro VI generation provides modern aesthetics, passenger comfort and safety on the road Neoplan Skyliner can boast of THE nearly 50 years’ history. Indeed, it was in 1967 when the first 12-metre version was presented.

For decades it has been the workhorse of the Auwärter family, until it was handed over together with the whole range (along with the Man Bus models) to the new Neoman group in 2001, then integrated in MAN Nutzfahrzeuge in 2008 and then in NEOPLAN

SKYLINER

Length mm 14,000

Width mm 2,550

Height mm 4,000

Wheelbase mm 6,700+1,470 Front overhang mm 2,690 Rear overhang mm 3,140 Diametro di volta mm 23,280

Luggage m3 11

Seats n.

83+1

Engine MAN D2676 LOH 32

Displacement cc 12,419 Power kW (cv)/rpm 371 (504) / 1,800

Torque Nm/rpm 2.300 /930-1,400

ZF AS-tronic Gearbox

GVW kg 25,650

Man Truck & bus.

The Skyliner double-decker sold worldwide in the amount superior to 4,000 units was re-launched at the IAA 2010 as the fifth generation prototype and then began its return to the market in 2012.

With the new Euro VI version it appeared among the major European competitors to chime in on this tourist bus segment that absorbs about 400 vehicles in Europe every

year.

The Neoplan Skyliner has all the cards in hand considering the modern and slender aesthetic line that reduces the visual impact of its size (14 metres long and 4 metres high). The front is distinguished by the classic, big windscreen with its horizontal division and the front apron typical of Neoplan with its clipped headlights. The upper part of the panoramic windscreen is tilted

around 25 degrees to contribute to aerodynamics and connects diagonally with the side windows of the lower deck creating a dynamic continuity. The dark color of the first columns creates the driver’s all-round view.

It can carry up to 82 passengers and a guide. The lower deck is accessed via two 900-millimetre wide doors with its standing height of 1.81 metres. There are 21 seats

featured as standard with four pairs of visĂ -vis seats around two large tables, a galley, a 56-litre fridge and a toilet.

Above each seat there are the service sets consisting of rotating cylindrical vents, individually controlled LED reading lights and integrated attendant call make in addi-

tion to three 10.2-inch LCD monitors.

The upper deck has a standing height of 1,680 mm. There are 61 passenger seats, two 19-inch monitors and three 10.2-inch monitors.

The air conditioning is separately controlled for upper and lower decks with cooling

performance of 51 kW (and heating output of 83.3 kW), supplied by Konvekta HLK air conditioning system with two integrated evaporators of 9 kW each for the lower deck and a frontbox for the upper deck.

The air throughput has been increased by 25% relative to the previous model and now reaches 13,800 m3/h.

For the driver there is a separate frontbox of 5 kW while the additional heating is provided by wall convectors powered

by Spheros of 35 kW. The rational positioning of the air conditioning made it possible to expand the space for luggage above the rear tandem up to 11 cubic metres, accessible from both sides.

The highly reliable powertrain is entrusted to the powerful 12.4-litre MAN

D2676 LOH 32 engine delivering 371 kW (504 horsepower) and 2,300 Nm of torque, constant between 930 and 1,400 rpm. Vertically mounted rearwards, it has two-stage turbocharging and common-rail injection system with an electronic management. For reducing the emission level Euro VI uses partial exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), SCR catalytic reduction with AdBlue injection and DPF. To be on the safe side they use the automated 12-speed ZF As-tronic transmission, equipped with Easy Start and integrated Intarder hydraulic retarder with five stages.

All the axles are MAN branded, with the front independent suspension, the engine with two-stage gearbox and the third rigid axle with hydraulic steering control EHLA. The safety is provided by a Bosch electronically controlled braking system EBS with ABS/ASR, supplemented by electronic stability control (ESP) and emergency brake assist (EBA). For ensuring the driving stability and reducing the occurrence of roll or pitch, the Skyliner is fitted with electronically controlled active suspension system CDS (Comfort Drive Suspension).

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SETRA - S 515 MD km

km/h

km/litre

Main Road

43.4

63.5

3.64

Highway (up)

40.5

75.9

2.88

Highway (down)

52.2

65.3

5.45

Highway (plain)

206.3

96.0

5.33

TOTAL

342.4

82.2

4.61

Routes

00 290,0

€ Net price in Germ

any

Performance Index 0

km/litre

FUEL COMSUMPTION 5.45 3.64

5.33

9.47

4.61

2.88

Main Road Down on the Highway TOTAL AVERAGE

Up on the Highway Plain on the Highway

DIMENSIONS

Length mm 12,295

Width mm 2,550 Height with AC mm 3,560

Wheelbase mm 6,090 Front overhang mm 2,890 Rear overhang mm 3,315

Luggage m3 8.5 Turning circle mm 23,500

Fuel tank litres 400 AdBlue tank litres 40

Test weight kg 17,600

FLEXIBILITY FIRST

is an acronym for “Mitteldecker” MD or “Middle-decker”, distinguishing the new models of the Setra Comfor-

tClass 500 introduced to the market at the end of 2014. Now this touring coach is offered in the two versions S 515 MD (12.3 metres) and S 516 MD (13.1 metres) with a particularly favorable quality / price ratio.

To some extent as it is for the business models of the MultiClass 400 range. èè

T E S T

THE TEST ROUTE

PASSENGERS PASSEGGERI

Seats n. 48+1+1

Internal height mm 2,065

Aisle height mm 1,150

Aisle width mm 350 Entrances width mm 610/630 Luggage raks volume m3 1.83

Comfort

Seats type Setra Route

A.C. EvoCool 32 kW Heater convectors Roof hatches 2 manual

Glazing double

Audio Bosch Classic L.

Video no Kitchenette yes

Toilette yes

Crossing the stars he test vehicle S 515 MD is T a version with rear entrance (you can either choose the classic version with central entrance) with toilet and kitchen on the ground floor rearwards. So, these are two options of this 3-star touring coach fitted with 48 passenger seats. Without these options the number of seats raises up to 55 units. The same capacity is offered in the central-door version, except for having an extra seat, fitted with toilet and kitchen.

The difference is hidden in the luggage compartment capacity which in our case stands at 8.5 cubic metres against 6.1 cubic metres in the version with a central entrance.

The passenger headroom retains the same height of about 2.1

metres of the HD model, while the lower floor assembly at 1,150 mm of the ground facilitates the passengers’ ascent and descent, especially through door 1 possessing three internal steps with elevation of only 180 mm and one step at the beginning of the aisle.

The Setra Route model seats are fitted with adjustable backrest, folding armrest on aisle side, footrest, seat belts and leather he-

adrest.

For the air treatment there is a 32 kW roof-mounted conditioning blowing through ventilation side windows and above service sets with air nozzles.

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In fact, the MD models turn out to be the buses that while maintaining the ComfortClass HD modular characteristics (but with floor lowered at 1,150 mm), leave aside some accessories and install a smaller engine fitted as standard keeping the door open to all possible variants, surfing among the options.

This applies on tourist trips, short tours and excursions as well as in shuttle service, long-haul lines and combined transport operations.

The S 515 MD tested by BusToCoach is then a 12.3-metre version powered by a 7.7 litre OM 936 engine with an output of 354 hp (260 kW) and an eight-speed automated transmission GO 250-8 PowerShift (optional). A six-speed manual GO 190 transmission as standard.

The access configuration implies door 2 mo-

èè

DRIVER AUTISTA

Platform height mm 895 Cockpit width mm 900 Cockpit depth mm 1,620 Cockpit height mm 2,120 Adjustment seat mm 200

Equipments

Seat type Grammer Tourea Lighting Led Window electric Sunshade double, electric Blinds (left) manual roller Fridge yes

Family DNA

he driver has the benefit of T the new “Coach” cockpit that features the same instru-

mentation, control configuration and storage concept of the ComfortClass 500 HD. This is also from where the MD has adopted control by a multifunction steering wheel, the proven “Stacks&Cards” operating concept that enables efficient navigation to individual menu groups (such as route information or vehicle momentary data) and its submenu (cards).

The steering wheel has the buttons to activate the cruise control, operate assistance systems and “Bosch Classic Line” stereo CD audio system. The DVD player and associated monitors remain as optional.

The heating system, ventilation and air-conditioning controls are identical to those of

HD models as well as the instrument panel with a colorful high-resolution display and four circular instruments that indicate the vehicle speed, engine speed and the fuel reserve & AdBlue momentary level. The “Coach Comfort” cockpit from the HD series is available on request.

It is equipped with all the adjustments, the Grammer Tourea air suspension seat, complete

with hinged armrests and swevel 90 degrees.

The direct visibility as well as through the multiple elec- emergency rear-view mirror is trically adjustable rear-view fixed inside the luggage commirrors is excellent. A third partment.

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ved to the overhang rearwards, in order to gain space for the underfloor luggage compartment (with a capacity of 8.5 cubic metres).

Loaded with 17,600 kg of ballast distributed over the seats, it traveled a long way of 342 km from Milan to Genoa and back at an average speed of 82.2 km/h, consuming an average of one litre of diesel per 4.61 km.

A good result, especially compared to its predecessor S 415 GT-HD Euro V (the MD Euro VI took its place), on the same route that had already delivered a great result of 4.57 km / litre (refer to the table at the end of the article).

It has to settle instead for second place in the ranking of two-axle Euro VI coaches tested by BusToCoach, just behind its brother S 515 HD that exploited all of its engine’s muscles (OM 470 with 428 horsepower) to close the trial to the average of 4.82 km/litre.

However a comparison with the other two-axle Euro VI models, namely with the Irizar / Scania i6 12.37, reported in the final table proves to be inappropriate, because this refers to an HDH model (30 centimetres higher), in addition loaded with other 700 kg.

The lower height of the S 515 MD (210 millimetres lower compared to the HD) plays into the aerodynamics and thus fuel consumption reduction, offsetting the higher engine speed, which, however, thanks to a finaldrive ratio rather short (1: 4,300), remains between 1,100 and 1,400 rpm at a speed of

èè

.

260 250

Power

220

Nm

190 160

1,400 Torque

1,100

130 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200

rpm/min

Power 354 cv (260 kW)/2,200 rpm Torque Nm 1,400/1,290-1,600 rpm Injection Common rail 2,400 bar Compression Ratio 17:1 Oil Tank litres 30 Pollution Class Euro VI Gas Treatment EGR+Dpf+Scr Life test vehicle km 14.160 TYRES Continental City Plus HA3 295/80 R 22.5 154/149M STEERING ZF- Servocom 8098 Max steering angle 58°

Compact power

GEARBOX

rpm/min

15

2,200 1,850

23

35

56

77

th

96

5

123 7th

th

6

th

4

154 8th

1,350 850

BRAKES Knorr full disc brakes. Electronically controlled EBS pneumatic system with ABS, ASR, BAS and secondary water Retarder.

SAFETY ESP, Continuous Braking Limiter (DBL), Front Collision Guard (FCG).

Fire alarm system in engine comparments, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPM), rain/light sensor.

0

0

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

Km/h

TRANSMISSION The tested vehicle has the automated Mercedes GO 250-8 MPS with eight speeds and the Voith integrated water retarder.

On series equipment there are the manual transmission GO 190 with six speeds.

Transmission Ratio Acceleration 0-100 km/h

he Setra S 515 MD features T the Mercedes OM 936 engine with a 7.7-litre displacement, de-

veloping 354 horsepower (260 kW) of maximum power at 2,200 rpm and a torque of 1,400 Nm, always available between 1,290 and 1,600 rpm.

A six-cylinder Mercedes belongs to the new generation of BlueEfficiency Power engines with common rail injection system, high-pressure pump (2400 bar) and two-stage turbocharger.

The reduction of polluting emissions is achieved through the combination of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and post-treatment with oxidizing catalytic converter, a particulate filter (DPF) and a selective catalytic reduction ( (SCR) with AdBlue injection.

Everyting is electronically controlled by the ACM module.

The fitted gearbox is an excellent automated eight-speed GO 250-

2 nd

kW

7,698 110/135 vertical 6 in line back

3 th

ENGINE

SUSPENSIONS Full pneumatic with level’s electronic control (ENR). Front axle with indipendent wheels. The drive axle is the Mercedes RO440.

1 st

OM 936 / 260 KW Displacement cc Bore/Stroke Geometry Position

4.300 sec. 46.4

80-100 km/h. It is enough to get on the flat highway sections an average consumption of 18.76 litres/100 km (5.33 km/litre).

A good behavior is shown during uphill driving (2.88 km/litre), which limits to the strongly demanding uses the employment of a 10.7 OM 470 engine with an output of 360 or 394 horsepower and a torque up to 1,900 Nm (with a range engine it stops at 1,400 Nm).

If there is a necessity to further consumption reduction, one can use superstructure automatic lowering at highway speeds or require Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), the system that regulates the transmission depending on the route topography.

The safety system package fitted as standard can be as well implemented with a third generation Active Brake Assist (ABA3).

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COACH: 2-AXLES COMPARED Model

km/h

km/litre

Index

Setra S 515 MD

E6

82.2

4.61

9.47

Irizar i6 HDH 12.37

E6

81.5

4.51

9.19

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/ottobre_2014_irizar_it.pdf

Setra S 515 HD

E6

81.2

4.82

9.78

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/luglio_2013_setra_it.pdf

Temsa Safari HD 13

E5

75.3

3.82

7.19

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/aprile_2012_temsa_it.pdf

Setra S 416 GT-HD/2 E5

76.9

4.57

8.79

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/06.03.2012_setra_it.pdf

Mercedes Tourismo

E5

78.1

4.05

7.91

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/15.01.2012_mercedes_it.pdf

8 MPS transmission (a six-speed manual transmission as standard) and to make the most of the disbursements of the engine torque there

is a final-drive ratio rather short (1: 4,300). A Voith hydrodynamic retarder is integrated in the transmission.

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Irisbus Magelys Pro

E5

78.4

4.01

7.86

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/15.01.2012_irisbusprova_it.pdf

VDL Futura FHD2

E5

76.9

4.09

http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/10.11.2011_vdl_it.pdf

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