Mercedes Benz eCitaro at the Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) in Stockholm

Mercedes Benz eCitaro al Global Public Transport Summit

The Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) being held from 9 to 12 June in Stockholm and Mercedes Benz focus the exibition around the fully-electric low-floor eCitaro urban bus.

Mercedes Benz eCitaro al Global Public Transport SummitThe comprehensive e-mobility system and innovative digital services will also be exhibit at GPTS, at the congress of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).

The motto of the Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) is “The Art of Public Transport”.

At the heart of the Citaro family: the new, successful eCitaro model

Solo bus, articulated bus, short variant, low-entry bus and inter-city versions – the MercedesBenz Citaro is one for all. The CapaCity is recommended for routes with high passenger numbers. Derived from the Citaro, this high-volume bus has four axles and can be as much as 21.0 m in length. Just as versatile are the drive system technologies available for the Citaro.

A focal point in this area is the fully electric eCitaro. With its energy efficiency, it sets benchmarks. The concept is especially interesting to transport companies and the numerous orders already received are proof of that. Upcoming battery technologies, including the ground-breaking solid-state batteries with especially high, pioneering energy density Mercedes Benz eCitaro al Global Public Transport Summitlevels, also serve to underline the sustainability of the eCitaro.

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 drives almost CO2 neutrally.

The comprehensive e-mobility system and digital services for bus fleets

E‑mobility at Mercedes‑Benz is a comprehensive system made up of several components. The comprehensive e-mobility system from Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz eCitaro al Global Public Transport Summittakes into account such things as power supply, charging infrastructure, rotational planning, telematics systems, service concepts and the training of employees. Mercedes‑Benz eMobility Consulting is on-hand to help with the planning of e-mobility. Omniplus and the authorised service partners provide eMobility Service.

With Omniplus On, service just got digital and opened up a range of new possibilities:

  • “Omniplus On advance” ensures maximum availability, for example with the Omniplus Uptime service for monitoring vehicle systems in real-time
  • “Omniplus On monitor” brings together telematics services
  • “Omniplus On drive” assists the driver, for example, in carrying out departure checks
  • “Omniplus On commerce” enables companies to enjoy rapid and targeted procurement of replacement parts around the clock in the Omniplus eShop.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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