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Top of the Class
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We WantPhotography: Sven-Erik Lindstrand and Daimler
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At the 2013 BusWorld exhibition in Kortrijk, Bel iu , the rst public presentation of the new Daimler Setra Flagship TopClass 500 series took place. Coach & Bus magazine was invited to a sneak preview with a proper road test prior to the show. Sven-Erik Lindstrand reports from Europe.
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BUS SPECS
MODEL: Setra S 517 HDH 6x2
ENGINE: Mercedes-Benz OM 471
turbocharged, inline, six-cylinder with
Euro6 and SCR exhaust treatment;
Displacement - 12.8 litres, four valves per
cylinder; Power – 510hp (375kW), Torque -
2500Nm@1100rpm
TRANSMISSION: Mercedes GO 250-8,
PowerShift3 automated eight-speed with
Voith water retarder
FUEL: 520L, AdBlue - 40L
SUSPENSION: Front axle – divided; rear axle
ratio i = 3583
WHEELS: 295/80R 22.5-inch
TYRES: Continental HSW Coach
BRAKES: ESP stabilisation system with ABS
anti-lock brakes and ASR traction control
standard
ELECTRICS: Electronic level programme,
Adaptive Cruise Control with Emergency
Brake, Lane Keeping alert
LIGHTING: LEDs
DIMENSIONS: Length – 14.165m; Width –
2.55m; Height – 3.880m; Wheelbase
- 6.14 / 1.35m; Overhang - 2.89m front,
2.785m rear
INTERIOR: Seats - 50 +1 +1 (or 57 +1+2);
WC, refrigerator, coffee machine
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The letter logo ‘K’on a red background? A remembrance of yesteryear.Yep, max bum comfort from seats like that. Mmmm
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”Setra, Mercedes, Freightliner and Fuso use basically the same engine adapted to Euro6.”
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When the bus reaches 95km/h the body is lowered automatically by 2cm.
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”...about 300kg lighter due to a new body structure.”
Sven-Erik Lindstrand driving Setra’s new 500-series.Transmission controls fall easily to hand.The two batteries have been moved from under the driver’s place to next to the engine.
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A stunning-looking bus in a stunning-looking location. Love it!
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Isuzu out in force and so too VolgaBus.
Special Event
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If hybrids were the overriding topic at the previous BusWorld 2011 in Kortrijk, Belgium, then electric
buses were the major theme of this year’s exhibition. Coach & Bus magazine’s Sven-Erik
Lindstrand reports from Europe.LLinndddssttrannnddd reportsss ffrrooommm EEuuurroope.
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If you want to get to the city then you need to climb aboard this bad boy.
Scania proudly showed off its Euro6 platforms.
No, it’s not the Purple People Eater! It’s Turkey’s Pininfarina-designed Temsa LD13.
“We all live in an orange submarine. An orange submarine. An orange submarine...”
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The industry’s largest single
exhibition in 2013 can now boast
of record numbers of exhibitors,
BusWorld 2013 saw 32,228 visitors and 390
true bus and coach manufacturers. The new
record in itself sends a calming signal for an
industry that has had some struggles during
recent years the world over.
Although Bus World 2013 was fully
subscribed in January, during the spring
came some disturbing signals. Several
exhibitors, including a few Chinese
OEMs, chose to completely cancel their
participation, while others wanted to reduce
their exhibition area.
First impression from the many exhibitors
was a positively charged optimism (pardon
the pun). Never before have so many
variants of electric buses been displayed in
one same place.
The Polish bus manufacturer Solaris is
spreading steadily across Europe from trolley
buses via CNG and electric hybrids to a
wide range of traditional diesel engines from
Cummins and Paccar (DAF.
Solaris has developed its own system for a
realistic measurement of the distance range
with a given amount of energy on board.
The electric Urbino has a modular battery
system that operates space-saving motors in
the wheel hubs. A 12-foot bus is estimated
to include about 34 seats, while a 18-metre
bus has 40-50 seats depending on the
For the major European bus manufacturers
diesel still applies. They all introduced their
Euro6 engines well before the new legislation
takes effect from January 1, 2014.
It became obvious during the Volvo and
Scania press conferences that the Swedes
are a divided people. Hybrid electric means
everything in Gothenburg (Volvo), while in
Södertälje (Scania) bio-gas is what will save
the world.
“Our highly focused approach to the hybrid
technology has quickly made us the world
manager Hakan Agnevall. He was referring to
the 7900 Hybrid model, which was introduced
in 2010 and until now has been delivered in
1200 units to 21 countries.
diesel is 39 per cent. With the continuous
development of the bus it has become both
a commercial success for us, while it also
paves the way for continued technological
It was then Volvo introduced an 18-metre
to a wider audience. The engine in the hybrid
is a four-cylinder 5.1-litre Euro6 version that
provides 240hp and 900Nm, while the electric
driving force comes from a 150kW Volvo
I-SAM parallel hybrid system.
The Volvo D5 engine has its roots from the
UD in Japan, which was acquired by Volvo
a few years ago. The Volvo version of this
engine block is cast in India and the engine is
buses from Volvo will come only as hybrid
versions. However, Hakan Agnevall has
greater visions than that.
“For Volvo Buses, electro-mobility is the
he said.
“Already now, plug-in test buses run in
Gothenburg and save between 70-80 per
cent of diesel. A commercial launch is
planned for 2015.
“Several exhibitors, including a few Chinese OEMs,
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with our partners, will start a test line in
Gothenburg with electric buses only.
on pure electric buses. Together with our
Chinese partners a large number is sold in
China. The core of the success of all-electric
buses is not only the technology of the bus
but the involvement of the whole system and
concluded.
SCANIA 7-LITRE ENGINEThe atmosphere at Scania Park Cafe was high
when global bus manager Klas Dahlberg had
a lot to say about Scania’s full Euro6 engine
program, including a brand new 7-litre engine
for them.
Euro6. We now have an engine palette of
between 280-490hp within seven, nine and 13
collaboration with Cummins, will save a lot
of weight, along with a lighter version of ZF’s
automatic transmission it will be a saving a
our new Euro6 gas / biogas and biodiesel
engines. Gas engines are 9-litre with 280
and 340 horsepower and have outstanding
performance - particularly on intercity routes
- resulting in a better fuel economy than our
Euro5 diesels. He said Scania’s overall goal is
VAN HOOL ON THE MOVEThis classic Belgian bus brand performed
in Europe and the U.S. are pointing up,
especially with the successful new TX series
of coaches. Van Hool is thus on the offensive
in terms of both technology and production
structure and boasted the largest booth at
the show.
Fuel cell appears to be the best for the
future, Filip Van Hool, CEO of the company,
said at the show.
From an overall perspective, it was
Van Hool’s Multi Propulsion Platform
that impressed the most. This involves
everything from fuel cells to both diesel and
CNG-hybrids as well as trolley buses and
full electric buses with different charging
methods.
Another important innovation was
the all-electric Van Hool A308-E. The
9.5-metre long and 2.35-metre wide bus
was displayed at the exhibition as a school
bus. It can be charged both inductively and
conductively. Three of this model will be in
operation in Bruges, Belgium in the spring
of 2014.
Most notable was the creation with the
bus exists as both 18-metre single-jointed
articulated and 24 metres double jointed. The
model is available in both diesel and CNG-
hybrid as well as in trolleybus version.
NEW FROM VDL
Polish manufacturer Solaris has its distance vs energy calculations going on.
Solaris Urbino with motors in the wheel hubs - can you dig it?
VDL’s 12-metre low-entry Citea midi got plenty of attention.
Belgium’s Van Hool doing great things in the States.
chose to completely cancel their participation”
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punches in Kortrijk. Its electric 12-metre
Citea was outside in the rain, ready for a test
wide variety of battery and other operational
solutions to make the electric bus as attractive
as possible.
models. For those who want a bus that goes
with everything the FMD2 seems like a good
choice. It comes in two sizes, 12.2 and 12.29
metres with two versions of the MX11 engine
from DAF/Paccar, and several transmission
options from ZF. The model is ready for
delivery in the summer of 2014.
a midi bus with low entry and 2.45 metres
wide. The bus is a response to demand from
European operators in the size range of 8.8 to
10.8 metres. It will be available in four different
lengths and mainly with Cummins engines
with Voith transmissions.
as a 18.0-metre articulated bus, which is also
available in 18.75 metres. Available with both
three- and four-door, most in it was from the
environment and powertrains.
IVECOIrisbus’ happy dolphin logo that bites its own
tail is now history. Today it is Iveco Bus that
is applicable and the IVECO logo is what’s on
the front. Citelis models are also gone and
replaced by Urbanway.
Among the tourist coaches both Crossway
and Magelys were represented.
The four-axle electric concept bus Ellisup
brought some excitement with its large
windows and 17.5-inch wheels on twin axles.
Supercapacitors, which are all included in
this plug-in hybrid. It supposedly runs a
10km distance on an automated four-minute
pantograf charging at a bus stop.
TEMSA
uses DAF MX11 engines except in MD9
Midi model where MAN 0836 is used. Some
models use the Cummins 6.7-litre mainly for
their French customers.
replacing Tourmaline and the high Safari
version.
is the stainless steel chasis and frame.
In the USA, Temsa’s introduction from its
buses will be sold in North America and a
target of 350 has been set for 2014.
CHINAAs mentioned, some of the numerous Chinese
manufacturers were late cancellations.
However, present were, among others,
Yutong, BYD (Build Your Dreams) and, of
vehicle exported from Xiamen in China.
The brand focuses on Cummins engines for
their export models, but also Iveco Cursor
appears in certain models.
Electric buses were all the talk at the 2013 show.
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“Never before have so many variants of
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The CM 150E hybrid looked great from behind...
The Iveco Ellisop concept bus got stacks of interested from punters.
... and from up front. Triple-headlight headlight treatment executed well here.
It may not be easy being green, but these two look like environmentally friendly ladies to us.
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Customers got a chance to test drive buses on the nearby outside circuit.Mercedes-Benz made the most of debuting its latest Sprinter Minibus.MAN was out in force with a stunning new articulated number.
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electric buses been displayed in one place.”
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After ACDC played, they got stuck into some hard-core bus tutorials. Rargh!
Hours of fun and that’s just for the adults, really.
Eurabus’ electric bus was shocking - in a good way.
Belgium’s answer to The Two Ronnies, perhaps.
And this is before Pimp My Ride got to it? Looks great either way.
“...a variety of battery and other operational solutions
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Busworld, founded in 1971, is the market leader in worldwide exhibitions for bus and coach with exhibitions in Europe, Turkey, Eastern Europe, India, Asia and Latin America, it’s claimed. These events are held specifically in: Europe (Kortrijk), Turkey (Istanbul), Asia (China), Eastern Europe (Kiev), India (Mumbai) and Latin America (Bogotá).Busworld wants to serve as a global platform for the officials, professionals and representatives of the worldwide bus and coach building and operating industry.For further information visit www.busworld.org
ABOUT THE SHOW
The ‘cleaner’ the bus the better chance you saw it at the 2013 BusWorld show.
If this ever becomes an Olympic event then these two gals win gold, hands down!
to make the electric bus as attractive as possible.”
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