Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Osnabrück, Germany- Daimler Bus GmbH., has received an order for nineteen (19) new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from SWO Mobil GmbH., a public transport company in Osnabrück. The new city buses will be delivered starting from 2025.
The new eCitaro solo buses in Osnabrück is 12 meters length, three entrance doors, and SWO Mobil's signature red and white paint scheme. With a capacity for 69 passengers, including 30 seats and 39 standing place ensure more comfort. Features like a manual folding ramp for reduced mobility passengers, USB double charging sockets, and eco-friendly CO2 air conditioning, comfort, and accessibility. Advanced safety systems like Sideguard Assist 2 and Frontguard Assist complete with European regulations. Each bus is powered by five 98.3 kWh battery packs, providing a range of 270 kilometers, for regular routes, and charged via depot charging at Stadtwerke Osnabrück.
Mr. Rüdiger Kappel, Head of Sales Public Transport Germany at Daimler Buses, said, the contract for the fully electric and locally emission-free eCitaro solo buses for the public transport route network in Osnabrück was concluded following a Europe-wide tender. "We are delighted that the eCitaro electric bus partnership with SWO Mobil has now started. This order is another important step for us in the expansion of electrified mobility in local public transport in German and international cities."
Mr. André Kränzke, Managing Director of SWO Mobil, said "In Daimler Buses, we have found a highly competent partner. With the new buses, we are increasing the proportion of electric buses in our fleet to 81 out of a total of 86 vehicles. This gives us an electric bus share of 94 per cent.”
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