Racktours GmbH & Co. KG, based in Erlensee near Hanau, has taken delivery ofthree new all-electric Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro solo buses.
The twelve-meter vehicles were handed over by Sinisa Ristic, Sales Mercedes‑Benz Buses at Daimler Buses, to Racktours Managing Director Benjamin Elsner, Operations Manager Robert Wiebel, Senior Owner Uwe Viel, and Christian Schädler, Head of Operations, Quality & Customer Management.
This makes the long-established company one of the first privately operated bus companies in Hessen to deploy Mercedes‑Benz electric buses in scheduled service.Racktours chose the eCitaro for several reasons: in addition to the vehicles’ efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, the company’s management was also convinced by Daimler Buses’ extensive service network.
The new electric buses will be operating in theMain-Kinzig district on behalf of KVG Main-Kinzig mbH. Over the past five years, Racktours has acquired more than 21 new buses from Daimler Buses—primarily Mercedes‑Benz models. With this handover, the company is now receiving its first battery-electric vehicles.
Modern NMC 4 battery technology with up to 666 kWh capacity
All vehicles are equipped with the latest generation of NMC 4 high-voltage batteries. Two of the buses featurefive battery packs, providing atotal capacity of 555 kWh.The third vehicle is equipped withsix battery packs, reaching amaximum capacity of 666 kWh.
Comprehensive safety systems for drivers and passengers
In addition, the vehicles offer an extensive range of safety and comfort features. These include the digital MirrorCam system, a rearview camera, full interior video monitoring, and advanced driver assistance systems such as Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, and Attention Assist 2 with infrared camera. Each vehicle is also equipped withtwo charging sockets, located above the front flap on the right-hand side and above the right front axle. Visually, the new eCitaro buses feature a green exterior paint finish combined with blue seat upholstery.
Source: Mercedes Benz Buses
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