HEAG mobilo expands its fleet with ten new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses

HEAG has expanded its electric bus fleet to 65% with ten new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, each offering a 220 km range and advanced safety and comfort features.

Darmstadt, Germany- HEAG mobilo GmbH., has expanded its electric bus fleet to 65% with the recent addition of ten Mercedes Benz electric buses. The handover took place at the Böllenfalltor depot, where Daimler Buses representatives, Mr. Rüdiger Kappel Head of Sales Public Transport Germany at Daimler Buses, and Mr. André Herrmann, Sales Public Transport Hessen at Daimler Buses, to HEAG mobilo Managing Directors Mr. Johannes Gregor and Mr. Arne Rath with the symbolic presentation of a charging plug at the Böllenfalltor depot. 

The new Mercedes Benz eCitaro articulated bus, featuring the NMC3 battery generation, offers a total capacity of 686 kWh with its seven battery packs. This allows for a range of approximately 220 kilometers. The buses are charged via plugs at the depot, with charging sockets positioned on both sides near the front axle.

HEAG mobilo's eCitaro buses prioritize safety and passenger comfort. They come equipped with a reversing camera, a large driver protection window, Active Preventive Brake Assist, and Sideguard Assist for safer turns. The interior features six video surveillance cameras, two special-purpose areas with wheelchair spaces and mother/child seats, double USB charging ports, and two ultra-wide 29-inch displays for infotainment.

HEAG mobilo's new eCitaro buses, like all Daimler Buses, are equipped with the Bus Data Center, connecting them to Omniplus digital services. The company utilizes Omniplus on Uptime pro to enhance fleet availability by transmitting real-time fault and diagnostic information to the workshop, reducing service times. Additionally, HEAG mobilo employs Omniplus On monitor for time management and consumption analysis, enabling remote driver card downloads and optimizing energy usage.