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EUROPEAN ON-LINE MAGAZINE - May 2015
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SCANIAWith Spanish bodybuilders.
HIGH TECH STOREZiehl-Abegg,
Millbrook, Zf, Michelin.
COLUMNS
MAN TRUCK & BUSThe way the new Intercity is made.
FLASH NEWSDirectly from Manufacturers and Transport Companies.
UITP 2015Appointment in Milan
for the 61st edition.
IN THE FOREGROUND
DIRECT LINK
ADSA new sell/buy
section.
SETRAThe S 415 Ul Business cuts fuel consumption.
IRIZAR370 km with the i4 intercity
on Scania chassis.
PLAXTON The ADL brand group increases
the Cheetah’s length.
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VAN HOOL IN LANCASHIRE
VAN Hool recently delivered two different co-aches of the TX range in Lancashire, UK.
The first entered the fleet of Don Fraser coaches. It’s a luxury 13m-DAF powered Van Hool Alicron TX16 coach featured with 53 seat in a cabin with a centre sunken toilet, boiler, fridge and two LCD screens. Air conditioning, sat nav and reversing camera come as standard on this level of vehicle. The other vehicle is a DAF powered Van Hool Alicron TX15. It was handed over by John Fishwick and and it’s their third new DAF powered Van Hool Alicron TX15 in a twelve month period.The Euro 5 coach has 42 seats with a rear floor toilet and an executive servery. •
OVER 2,000 VOLVO HYBRIDS SOLD
VDL Bus & Coach handed over five Citea Electric buses to Stadtwerke Münster, the company
responsible for the public transport in Münster, Germany. One Citea was delivered in connection with the SEB project (rapid charging system for electric buses in public transport), subsidized by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The other 4 Citeas are part of the ZeEUS project (Zero Emission Urban Bus System), subsidized by the European Commission and coordinated by UITP. The VDL Citea Electric buses delivered in Münster in connection with the SEB and ZeEUS projects feature an IFAS rapid charging system on the side of the roof of the bus. A robotic arm emerges from the roof of a bus shelter and it automatically makes contact with the charging system of the bus. With this system up to 500 kW of power can be charged within 4-6 minutes. •
VDL CITEA ELECTRIC FOR MÜNSTER
M ore than 2,000 hybrid buses sold since 2010. This is the new milestone reached by Volvo Buses in the second
quarter this year. Volvo hybrid buses have been sold in about twenty countries. The largest single market is Great Britain. Large numbers of hybrid buses have been supplied in Colom-bia, Sweden, Germany, Brazil and Switzerland. Among the newly added markets are Denmark, Hungary and Poland. Most
of the models sold are two-axle buses, while just over 60 are articulated versions. The total sales figures include Volvo Buses’ new electric hybrid, which was launched in 2014 and has so far been introduced in Hamburg, Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Volvo Buses range of complete hybrid buses includes the two-axle Volvo 7900 Hybrid, 7900 Articulated Hybrid and 7900 Electric Hybrid. • INDCAR IN
NORTHERN EUROPE
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2015 FLASH NEWS
S cania handed over the first batch of Citywide hybrid buses to Swedish bus company Vårgårdabuss. The
vehicles are part of a supply for twelve Citywide hybrid buses manufactured at the Scania’s factory in Słupsk, Poland. The new hybridised version of the Scania Ci-tywide, featuring low-floor entry, is well suited for both inner city and suburban runs at speeds up to 100km/h.
The bus features a display that during operation shows stars as confirmation that the driver is driving in a fuel-efficient manner. The twelve hybrids will be in use by 15 June. Following the delivery, the Scania’s factory in Słupsk has another order waiting, this time from Norway. •
OPTARE ELECTRICBUSES FOR LONDON
THE first route in London to be operated entirely with fully electric buses will be inaugurated later this
year by Arriva London. The British operator recently placed an order for seven fully electric, zero emissions, Optare MetroCity single deck buses. They will join two Optare MetroCity vehicles currently in service on route 312. Arriva London is one of the biggest bus operators in London, providing around 18% of the capital’s bus services under contract to Transport for London (TFL). Mike Weston, TfL’s Director of Buses, said, “This is an exciting new milestone for our bus fleet, which is already one of the cleanest in Europe. We currently have eight electric buses in the TfL fleet and this number will grow to more than 300 by 2020. London has always been at the forefront of adopting and trialling new green technology and these buses are a welcome addition to the fleet». •
SCANIA HYBRID BUSES IN SWEDEN
Last March the Swedish transport operator Nobina ordered 43 Indcar buses through Vest Buss, the lo-
cal dealer of Indcar. The order includes Mobi buses bodied on Iveco 70 C17 chassis (30 seats) and Strada vehicles on Iveco 60C17 chassis (22 seats). The Mobi models will be adapted to the bad weather in the Vär-mland region, providing insulation and robustness re-
quired for vehicles in that area. As for Strada-Iveco models, they offer comfortable space especially suitable for transport of few passengers. Nobina provides public transportation services in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, and the Express bus traffic. With a fleet of over 3,500 buses in circulation, Nobina, is among the ten most important public transport companies in Europe and is the leader company in Northern Europe. •
IRIZAR BUSES ON SCANIA CHASSIS IN MEXICO
M exico City is the next destination of 138 intercity buses built on Scania chassis. The bus operator who invested in these Scania buses
is Autobuses de Oriente (ADO Group). The vehicles will be bodied by Irizar on i5 body. The first units will be delivered next June while the remaining by November this year. ADO Group is one of Mexico’s lar-gest bus and coach operators. The company is present in fifteen federal States in Mexico. “Scania provides buses that feature the most up-to-
date technology with low environmental impact that are cost effective and efficient,” said Enrique Enrich, Managing Director of Scania in Mexico. •
EBUSCO ELECTRIC BUSES IN NORWAY
B raunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. Here debuted on April 13, the first Solaris Traminos of the eighteen orde-
red by the local city operator Braunschweiger Verkehrs-Gm-bH. These low-floor trams are in the uni-directional version with an overall length of 35.7 m. and a width of 2.3 m. Each vehicle section has its own bogie for Braunschweig’s track gauge of 1,100 mm. The six sets of double doors is each 1,300 mm wide. The total capacity is for 211 passengers, including 87 seated. There is also space for wheelchair and prams. The Tramino is equipped with five 90 kW asynchronous traction motors and supercapacitors, where recuperated energy is stored. The tram is also fitted with a system that stabilises its body against lateral movement. •
SOLARIS TRAMINO IN LOWER SAXONY
D utch manufacturer of electric buses Ebusco, delivered two 100% electric buses to Boreal Transport Norge
AS based in Stavanger, Norway. On April 7, 2015, the two vehicles will start regular service on line 6 in Stavanger. Designed and developed by Ebusco, the 100% electric bus is 12 meters long with aluminum body and can accomodate more than 90 passengers, included a wheelchair. It is fitted with a battery pack (250 kWh) which guarantees an autonomy of at least 200 km on one charge. It can also be supplied with a battery capacity of 311 kWh for 300 km driving on a single battery charge. •
SETRA IN BELGIUM AND GERMANY
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2015 FLASH NEWS
I veco Bus provided four Crossway PRO intercity buses for the “Discover Ferrari Pavarotti & Land”, an initiative promoted
by the municipality of Modena, Italy, in the framework of Expo 2015. During the Universal Exhibition in Milan the buses will shuttle every hour and will daily connect the different locations of Modena, Maranello, Sassuolo, Nonantola and Carpi for an interesting tour at the discover of culture, history, motor, food & wine in that area, such as the Ferrari Museum, Pavarotti’s house museum and local food companies. The four Crosswa-ys are powered by a Cursor 9 engine (360 hp) matched to a ZF Ecolife gearbox. On board there is space for 53 seated passengers plus a wheelchair through an hydraulic lift. The seats are ergonomically designed, the interior lights full led, the luggage racks with air vents and individual led lighting. Do not miss the air conditioning and the additional device for internal heating. The Iveco Crossway PRO is a long-distance vehicle whose comfort features make it suitable both for scheduled services and for the long-distance premium segment. More than 25,000 are the Iveco Crossway PRO sold to date in different versions. •
SOLARIS TROLLEYBUSES IN POLAND
S olaris Bus & Coach handed over two Trollino 12 trol-leybuses to PKT transport company based in Gdynia, nor-
then Poland. The two low floor trolleybuses are 12 m long and powered by a 175 kW traction motor. They are featured with an energy storage system which allows them to operate inde-pendently from overhead wires for up to 15 km. It was made possible thanks to an innovative lithium-ion battery set drawing energy from the overhead wires at other times, as well as from a three-phase plug connection installed in the depot. In addition, batteries recover energy from the braking process, which will lower operating costs. The on board equipment in-cludes air-conditioning, CCTV monitoring system, LED daytime driving lights, reversing camera. •
IVECO CROSSWAY DURING EXPO 2015
T welve Setra S 517 HD coaches joined the fleet of Belgian tour operator Voyages Léonard, a subsi-
diary of Luxembourg’s biggest coach operator Sa-les-Lentz Group. The 52-seater coaches will be used on routes within Belgium as well as for services to Luxem-bourg, Germany and Portugal. They will also cover the 50km route between Brussels and Charleroi, Belgium’s second biggest airport. German coach operator Anton
Graf GmbH took delivery of four S 516 HD buses. As part of the handover, the company’s drivers were given comprehensive training in the theory and practice of using the assistance system package of the coach by visiting experts from the Omniplus service brand. A spe-cial S 517 HD coach is the new ComfortClass 500 team bus of the SC Freiburg. Run by Winterhalter Reisen, it’s the exclusive means of transport for taking the team to Bundesliga matches and training camps. •
The 61st edition of the UITP Congress Expo will be held in Milan (8-10 June). 2,000 delegates and thousands of visitors from all over the world are expected
Milan is a major player on the internatio-nal stage of public transport. From 8 to
10 June, the capital of Lombardy will host the UITP World Congress & Exhibition, or-ganized every two years by the international association of pu-blic transport.The motto of this 61st edition is ‘SMILE in the City’, where ‘SMILE’ stands for: Sustaina-bility, Mobili-ty, Innovation, Lifestyle, Eco-nomics. These should be the central issue on the agenda of se-veral conference sessions.About 2 ,000 congress delega-tes, thousands of visitors and representatives of the international press are expected to at-tend the event. Here are the numbers of the 2013 edition held in Geneva: 25,000 visitors, 320 exhibitors and an area of 30 thousand
square meters.The exhibition area will give an opportunity to unveil the latest vehicles, accessories and components.Among the various initiatives, we note the
UITP Awards 2015, the award ceremony of the most ambitious and innovative projects realized in the last two years in cities and regions all around the world. “This year we received over 200 reque-sts,” – tell the event planners. The International Jury of Experts will choose the winners. The re-sults will be an-
nounced during the congress.For more information concerning the event, full program of conferences, list of exhi-bitors, location, go to http://www.uitpmi-lan2015.org. •
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AN EVENTNOT TO BEMISSED
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IT’S not a small coach any more, it became a midi coach. It became
longer with its 9.6 metres compared to 8.5 metres of the predecessor and wider with hi-gher seating capacity of 36 passenger seats vs 33. The available luggage capacity has enlar-ged as well providi-ng 8 cubic metres of space, practically the double of the former version.It’s built on Mercedes-Benz Atego 1218L platform (not Vario any more), powered by the 5.1 litre (176 hp) turbo-charged four cylinder BlueTec OM934 diesel engi-ne (Euro VI) with a
The reference model from the Plaxton’s small coach range, namely, the Cheetah, changes skin and becomes Cheetah XL
THE CHEETAHCHANGESSKIN
torque of 750 Nm at 1200-1600 rpm.The vehicle is offered for the first time with the Daimler Powershift 3 eight-speed automa-ted manual transmission and there is a perma-nent magnetic retarder. They are equipped with reclining seats with
adjustable armrest, disc brakes, air suspension at both the front and rear and Bridgestone 265 / 70R19.5 tyres as standard.The entire structure is implemented in stain-less steel and meets the European ECE R66 safety require-ments (mandatory since 2017).A number of Chee-
tah XL vehicles commissioned to the Bri-tish manufacturer (part of the Alexander Dennis group) amounted to more than fifty units even before their official launch on the market.The Cheetah is a long-standing model, Pla-xton introduced it in 1997 and since then more than 1,500 units have been sold. •
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Fifteen buses constitute a part of recent or-ders processed by Scania in Spain.
Five of these vehicles have appeared in the fleet of Autocares Julian de Castro, the tran-sport company that works for the CRTM, the transport consor-tium of Madrid.These are the in-tercity buses based on Scania chas-sis K 410 IB6X3 powered by 410-hp engine with SCR technology. The bodyork is Iri-zar i6.
Fifteen buses based on Scania chassis with Irizar and Castrosua bodywork were delivered to Iberian operators of passenger transport
UNDER THEBODYWORK,SCANIA CHASSIS
Another batch consisting of half a dozen buses was delivered to Avanza Interurbanos, the company belonging to the Iberian Avanza Group.The vehicles are based on Scania chassis 320
K UB4X2 Euro 6. The 13-meter long i3 body with in-tegral low floor is Irizar branded.The Spanish ope-rator rates highly the Swedish tech-nology, taking into consideration the fact that among 140 buses, 70 per-
cent is Scania branded.The five buses inaugurated by the Francisco Larrea are powered by gas engine. Also in this case the vehicles will be used for the Ma-drid transport consortium. They are based on Scania chassis K 320 IB 4X2 with a 9-litre Scania gas engine (Euro 6) delivering 320 hp.The 13 meters-long five buses were bodied by the Iberian manufacturer Castrosua. They are equipped with 55 reclining seats, central double door and platform for people with re-duced mobility. •
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2015 HIGH TECH STORE
AT the the road frei-gh t t r anspor t
exhibition CV Show (Bir-mingham, UK, April 14, 2015) MICHELIN solu-
tions presented ‘EFFITIRESTM with fuel commitment’, a new service which enables haulage fleet managers to run their businesses more efficiently. For the haulage company, it consists in the outsourcing of tyre procurement allied with a fuel savings commitment. The contract is based on a price per kilometre (PPK) proposed to the haulier. To be eligible for this new offer from MICHELIN solutions, the haulage company must have equipped 70% of its fleet with a telematics system and fitted the vehicles concerned with highly energy-efficient Michelin tyres. In the event of the contractual savings not being attained, MICHELIN solutions undertakes to reimburse the operator for the unrealised sa-vings on a pro rata basis. •
ZF AT SHANGHAI
EFFITIRESTM
G erman manufacturer of ventilation and drive
technology Ziehl-Abegg has been awarded at the Stevie Awards, a business prize presented in Germany for the first time. A jury of 50 experts awarded the in-dustrial company with five gold, silver and bronze ti-
tles for new products, management and the company as a whole, in special recognition of the performances achieved by Ziehl-Abegg. Ziehl-Abegg received a gold Stevie for the the gearless electric drive for city buses (“ZAwheel”). Peter Fenkl, Chairman of the Board was awarded with silver Stevie for his performance as “Manager of the Year”. Ziehl-Abegg as a whole also earned silver in the “Company of the year” category, just behind the sporting goods manufacturer Adidas which took gold in this section. Rainer Grill, Head of PR at Ziehl-Abegg, also received a silver Stevie as PR Manager of the Year. The bionic bio fan was honoured with a bronze one. •
ZIEHL ABEGG WINS
M illbrook was present at the 2015 Buswor-
ld India (Mumbai, April 28-30). The British com-pany is one of Europe’s leading test and engine-ering solution providers for the public transport sector and an organisa-tion at the forefront of UK government and indu-stry strategy. Millbrook’s work within the industry includes comprehensive noise, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption testing of conventional and advanced technology hybrid, electric and hydrogen buses. “Millbrook is very keen to increase its activity internationally, and this exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to start new conversations and build on existing relationships within the automotive industry in India”, says Alex Burns, CEO of Millbrook. •
AT BUSWORLD INDIA
ZF was one of the exhibitors at the
16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhi-bition (Shanghai, 22-29 April, 2015). The German manufacturer presents its broad technology portfo-lio for reduced fuel con-sumption, preservation of resources, and additional safety. The ZF 8-speed automatic transmission combines driving dynamics, ride comfort and efficiency. This model range covers the broad torque range between 300 and 1,000 newton meters. Using an innova-tion prototype, ZF is also demonstrating the potential of the combination of e-mobility and lightweight construction. Thanks to its high-speed concept and integrated power elec-tronics, the electric drive combines high performance with high efficiency, low weight, compact dimensions, and quiet operation. With regard electrification, ZF puts on display the latest AVE 130 which boasts new gearing geometry and even quieter running. With a maximum axle load of 13 tons and a motor peak output of 2x120 kilowatts, the low-floor axle is even suitable for double- articulated buses. •
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THE Lion’s Intercity is the last born product in the MAN’s family.
The vehicle is designed not only for intercity transportation but also for long-distance shut-tle services and school trips. All thanks to its flexibility.Special emphasis is placed on consumption, safety and maintenance. The vehicle sets standards with its efficient fuel consumption
achieved due to lightweight components such as new efficient air conditioning system that reduces the weight by 65 kg or aluminum wheels that cut another 100 kg from the ove-rall weight of the vehicle. Using the lightwei-ght MAN D0836 LOH series 6-cylinder engi-ne makes another substantial contribution. In addition, there are a number of fuel-saving measures: the automatic Idle Shutdown en-
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2015
MAN adds the Lion’s Intercity to its numerous family. A model with raised floor available in two lengths and powered by the MAN D08 engine delivering 213 or 290 hp. Great attention is paid to fuel economy, safety and maintenance. Produced at the MAN’s plant in Ankara, Turkey
INTERCITY ACCORDINGTO MAN
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gine switch-off function, the two-stage com-pressor, which does not supply air constantly and switches automatically to idling mode if not required. Another factor is the sophisticated aero-
engine and luggage compartments.The scope of the safety equipment on the Lion’s Intercity is noticeably wider than that of its competitors: EBS with ABS, ASR, BA and ESP. Concerning the ‘maintenance’, the target was to avoid high repair and workshop costs and to reduce vehicle down times, thereby redu-cing the cycle. All maintenance points on the bus are therefore easily accessible, including the front lights, and the division into three sections of the front panel as well as the rear
bumper. The Lion’s In-tercity is offered in two lengths (12.28 and 13.05 metres) with a maximum capa-city of 84 pas-sengers, includi-ng 55 seats (59 for Intercity C).The seats are In-tercity Lite mo-dels by Kiel.The flexible mo-dular system al-
More articles about Man Truck & Bus: www.bustocoach.com/en/node/503/articoli-costruttore-europa
Length mm 12,280 13,050 Width mm 2,550 2,550 Height with AC mm 3,400 3,400 Wheelbase mm 6,000 6,774 Luggage m3 5.2 6.4 Seats n. 55 59 MAN engine D0836 LOH Displacements litres 6,9 Power kW/cv 213/290 at 2,300 rpm Torque Nm 1,100 at 1,200-1,700 rpm Gearbox ZF 6S 1901 / ZF Ecolife / Voith Diwa Fuel Tank litres 300 AdBlue Tank litres 35
MAN LION’S Intercity Intercity C
dynamic design, with an arched, slightly in-clined panoramic windscreen able to divert air flows from the rear trailing edge reducing the wind resistance factor to CW 0.4 which has a beneficial effect on consumption.From the point of view of safety, the Lion’s Intercity is the only model in this segment that already satisfies the ECE R66.02 stan-dard, which will come into force in 2017 and governs the structural robustness of buses and roll-over tests.There is a fire alarm system as standard in
lows configuring optimal space necessary for two wheelchairs or other standing passengers or prams with the help of removable platforms. The spacious luggage area including lugga-ge compartments and opened racks is 5.2 m3 (standard version) or 6.4 m3 (13-meter long version).There are two pneumatic, outward-opening single-glazed doors (door 2 can optionally be double upon request).The access to the passengers’ compartment is provided by three steps. The aisle floor rises slightly at the back with steps to enable access to the last rows of seats.The driver’s workspace is outstandingly easy to operate and generously dimensioned with ergonomic, adjustable and heated seat, and multifunction steering wheel.The Lion’s Intercity is produced at the MAN’s plant in Ankara, Turkey which is the largest production facility of the German manufactu-rer in Europe. •
B usToCoach is testing an Irizar model one more time. After two i6 HDH touring co-
aches in a length of 12.2 and 14 metres (see the October and April issue of 2015 Busto-Coach on-line Magazine), it’s high time for Irizar i4 to take to the street. It’s 12.2-metre long and it was chosen amnong the different variants composing the range of the Spani-sh manufacturer: 9 lengths from 10.1 to 15 metres for Integral versions and 12 chassis variants from 9.4 to 15 metres.Made available by Irizar Italy, it could not
THE WINNING COUPLE
Length mm 12,200 Width mm 2,550 Height with AC mm 3,405 Wheelbase mm 6,040 Front Overhang mm 2,690 Rear Overhang mm 3,470 Luggage m3 3.9 Turning Circle mm 22,300 Fuel Tank litres 315 AdBlue Tank litres 45 Test Weight kg 18,020
Routes km km/h km/litreMain Road 228.6 56 3.99Highway (up) 16.5 82.5 2.42Highway (down) 52.2 69.6 4.97Highway (plain) 74.7 91.5 4.87TOTAL 372 63.6 4.15
DIMENSIONS
Performance Index 0 7.39
FUEL COMSUMPTION
Up on the Highway Plain on the Highway
Main Road Down on the Highway TOTAL
BusToCoach on-line Magazine - May 2015 IRIZAR - i4 12.34 L SCANIA K320 EB
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IN the ‘L’ version with an aisle lowered to 855
millimetres above the ground, the Irizar i4 has an enlarged single leaf central door that is intended for the assembly of the lift in steps. For this purpose, the four seats at the front door are mounted on a re-movable stand to make space for the area necessary for the wheelchair.There are 53 Irizar fixed seats (reclining upon request), pad-ded, with seat belts and han-dles on the aisle and back.Under the open luggage racks with bottom grid and external handrail, are inserted the stop request buttons, speakers and the small air vents for the tre-ated air by the Hispacold group with capacity of 38 kW. The air blows through the vents in the ceiling. Special attention is paid to the floor heating con-vectors and the interior lighting
provided by oval neon sectors above the luggage racks.The driving seat is protected by a back panel and a low side gate. There is an Isri pneumatic seat, the sun visor is manually split with additional lateral sun
louver to unroll.There is an excellent external visibility along with the in-direct one provided through the streamlined rearview, with three mirrors on the right and two on the left. The rear view
camera is available upon re-quest.Well-ordered the control arran-gement on the dashboard with the battery switch underneath the window and keyboard’s transmission included. •
PASSEGGERI Seats/Standing n. 53 / 20 Internal heigth mm 2,200 Aisle heigth mm 855 Aisle width mm 370 Entrances width mm 660/990 Raks Volume m3 1.1 Comfort Seats type Irizar A.C. Hispacold Heater convectors Roof Hatches Two, manual Glazing double Audio Actia
THE TEST ROUTEPASSENGERS
but appear as an i4 on Scania chassis, since the Scania-Irizar tandem works quite well for over twenty years.So, we have the Scania chassis K320 EB, with Euro VI engine of 320 hp (235 kW) and ZF Ecolife automatic transmission.Ballasted up to 18 tons allowed, the vehicle traveled for 372 kilometers from Milan to Genoa and back (two-thirds of the way along the interurban roads), consuming on average one litre of diesel per 4.15 km and traveling at the average speed of 63.6 km/h.Consumption also in-cludes the equivalent proportion of AdBlue that for the Irizar i4 was equal to 5.5% of the fuel consumed.All in all, the results of Irizar i4 are more than good, with a per-formance index equal to 7.39, just behind the Setra S 415 UL (see the article on the following pages) which gets 7.68 thanks to the better consumption results (4.3 km/litre)
AUTISTA Platform heigth mm 810 Cockpit width mm 930 Cockpit depth mm 1,540 Cockpit heigth mm 2,070 Adjustment seat mm 230 Equipments Seat type Isri Window electric Sunshade double, manual Blinds (left) manual
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With the transition to the Euro VI, the DC9 engine
mounted on the Irizar i4 main-tains the high performance of the previous Euro V EEV versions. The vehicle under test has a five-cylinder of 9.53-litres, delivering 320 hp. It can provide a torque of 1,600 Nm, on the constant basis between 1,050 and 1,300 rpm.If this is not enough, you can always take the most powerful version, with 360 hp and 1700 NM.The high-pressure common-rail with XPI is kept as an injection system, while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for the re-duction of polluting emission is changed in favour of a muffler that integrates the upstream NOx sensor, diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), full flow diesel particu-late filter (DPF), AdBlue mixer, twin parallel SCR catalysts, am-monium slip catalysts (ASC) and downstream NOx sensor.
The temperature (°C) is measu-red all the way up to the cataly-sts and the pressure drop (ΔP) across the DPF monitored to as-sess the status of the filter.The gearbox is the automa-tic six-speed ZF Ecolife with
integrated retarder and NBS (Neutral at bus stop) to provide the automatic switch to neutral while stopping. Upon request you can have the automated ei-ght-speed full-retarder Scania Opticruise. •
favored by total vehicle weight of less than about 400 kg. Both vehicles were presented to the test with the ZF automatic transmission.In comparison with the Setra UL, the Irizar i4 comes out well despite having a lower power (320 hp vs 354), however, compensated by a greater torque availability (1,600 Nm vs 1,400), which is very useful in dealing with uphill. For more challenging operations, there is still an option with the same Scania engine but of higher performan-ce (360 horsepower and a torque of 1,700 Nm).The smooth ride is en-sured by controlled suspension as well as breaking is ensured by the EBS.It must be mentioned that the tested i4 pre-sented the interior aisle lowered to 855 mm abo-ve the ground (version L) that serves in addi-tion to lower the center of gravity and thus im-prove driving stability, facilitate the access of passengers. As a result you lose a bit in the luggage compartment capacity that stops at 3.5 cubic metres and gain in space-saving for the wheelchair lift.Also available in the versions ‘H’ with an ai-sle of 1,150 mm above the floor and seats on the raised base or the ‘M’ version with fully interior floor plan.Finally, worthy of note is the external aesthe-tics, which comes close to the touring coach features, starting from the streamlined exte-rior mirrors. •
SCANIA DC 09 108 320 Displacement cc 9,286Bore/Stroke 130/140Geometry vertical 5 in linePosition backPower 320 cv (235 kW)/1,900 rpm Torque Nm 1,600/1,050-1,300 rpmInjection Common rail with XPICompression Ratio 17:1Oil Tank litres 31Pollution Class Euro VI Gas Treatment Doc+Dpf+ScrLife test vehicle km 3,984
TYRESMichelin X Coach295/80 R 22.5 154/149M
SUSPENSIONSFull pneumatic with level’s electro-nic control ELC. Front axle AMI 700 with indipendent wheels. Rear axle ADA 130D.
BRAKESFull disc brakes. Electronically con-trolled EBS5 with ABS, ASR, TC (Traction Control) and integrated hydraulic Retarder.
SAFETYFire alarm system in engine com-partment. Roll-over resistence in accordance with ECE-R 66/01.
TRANSMISSIONThe tested vehicle feets the automatic transmis-sion Zf Ecolife 6AP 1400B with 6 speeds, integra-ted hydraulic retarder and NBS.Transmission Ratio 4.88Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec. 43.8rpm/min
Km/h
Nm
1,600
1,370
1,140
kW
235220
195
170
145
120 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 1,900
22 39 52 74 103 120
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
rpm/min1,9001,750
875
ENGINE
2nd
1st
Maximum torque
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INTERCITY: 2-AXLE COMPAREDModel km/h km/litre Index
Irizar i4 12.34 E6 63.6 4.15 7.39Setra S 415 UL E6 63.8 4.30 7.68Scania Omniexpress E5 60.8 4.60 7.83 http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/novembre_2012_scania_en.pdf
Setra S 415 H E5 61.8 4.47 7.73 http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/27.11.2010_setraprova_en.pdf
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P rofitability, in other words, is an ideal ratio of money and quality starting from
the moment of purchase till maintenance and day to day operation. These characteristics you can find in the Setra MultiClass 400 ‘bu-siness’ models. In practice there is efficient and economical interior equipment that keeps however unchanged the technological featu-res, from the driveline size onwards.Introduced at the end of 2013, in conjunction with the transition to the Euro VI engine, they are available in the following lengths : 12.2 metres (S 415 UL Business), 12.7 metres (S 416 UL Business) and 13.38 metres (S UL 417 Business). Recently, the 12.3 and 13-me-tre long Low Entry models (LE) have been also added.
CAREFUL TO COSTS
Length mm 12,200 Width mm 2,550 Height with AC mm 3,355 Wheelbase mm 6,080 Front Overhang mm 2,820 Rear Overhang mm 3,300 Luggage m3 4.75 Turning Circle mm 21,500 Fuel Tank litres 340 AdBlue Tank litres 35 Test Weight kg 17,600
Routes km km/h km/litreMain Road 228.6 56.2 4.14Highway (up) 16.5 82.5 2.41Highway (down) 52.2 69.6 5.37Highway (plain) 74.7 91.5 5.07TOTAL 372 63.8 4.30
DIMENSIONS
Performance Index 0 7.68
FUEL COMSUMPTION
Up on the Highway Plain on the Highway
Main Road Down on the Highway TOTAL
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TESTkm
/litr
e 4.305.075.37
2.41
4.14
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€ 305.000List price in Italy
THE interiors is charac-terized by essential
details but it’s difficult to notice. The light gray plastic laminate finishes plus velvet on the walls under the windows matching the seats; all this gives a certain amount of elegance to the inte-riors.The luggage racks on both side of the ceiling are beautiful and spacious (1.85 cubic metres) fitted with the bottom grill and tubular chrome handrail (at the left luggage).They are coupled with the air conditioning duct distributing air towards the glass through current loopholes. Ait conditioning is the EvoCool Basic group with 32 kW of cooling power. Heating is guaranteed by the Spheros Ther-mo 300 staying rearwards behind the door on the right side.Personal equipment as well as the curtains on the windows are
not included.Two hatches with manual ope-ning and neon lights are recessed in the center of the ceiling. Both the access doors, the front single leaf and the central double leaf doors, are opened on four very
low steps (165 mm) to facilitate the ingress and egress of passen-gers. There are 51 ‘Transit’ type padded seats, with fixed backrest, integrated headrest, seat belt and aisle side handrail. Then the-re are four folding seats in the
wheelchair area and 29 standing places.In all the MultiClass models the driver’s seat with the com-mon ergonomic dashboard is of the same height as the cor-ridor. •
PASSEGGERI Seats/Standing n. 51+1H/29 Internal heigth mm 2,100 Aisle heigth mm 850 Aisle width mm 500 Entrances width mm 560/1,120 Raks Volume m3 1.85 Comfort Seats type Setra Transit A.C. EvoCool Basic Heater convectors Roof Hatches Manual Glazing double Audio Bosch Classic Line
THE TEST ROUTEPASSENGERS
The UL Business buses have a raised floor up to 850 mm above the ground, and can be used on suburban routes, for school trips or occasional trips.BusToCoach tested the S 415 UL on mixed route used for intercity, in other words, 372 km were passed mainly on state roads, and only a third along the highway. The obta-ined results confirm the promise of low running costs.The average consum-ption was one litre of diesel per 4.3 km (in-cluding the portion of equivalent AdBlue), traveling on the ave-rage at a speed of 63.8 km/hour.It should be noted that the test vehicle was 400 kg lighter than the maximum allowed weight of 18 tons and under the hood there was the more powerful version of the Mer-cedes OM 936 engine, delivering 354 hor-sepower (260 kW) and offered as an option instead of that delivering 299 horsepower
AUTISTA Platform heigth mm 835 Cockpit width mm 900 Cockpit depth mm 1,420 Cockpit heigth mm 2,170 Adjustment seat mm 230 Equipments Seat type Isri Window electric Sunshade manual Blinds (left) manual
DRIVER
The style is kept
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THE S 415 UL Business was at the drive test
with the most powerful version of the 7.7-litre OM 936. It deliv-ers 354 horsepower (260 kW) and 1,400 Nm of torque. Every-thing is made in order not to miss anything in case of challenging roads.The six-cylinder Mercedes en-gine belongs to the new gene-ration of BlueEfficiency Power engines with common rail injec-tion system, high-pressure pump (2,400 bar) and two-stage turbo-charger.The reduction of polluting emis-sions is achieved through the combination of exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) and aftertre-atment with oxidation catalytic converter, particulate filter (DPF) and catalyst (SCR) with AdBlue injection. Everything is electro-nically controlled by the ACM.The test vehicle has got the ZF Ecolife six-speed automatic tran-smission instead of the Mercedes
manual gearbox offered as stan-dard. Alternatively you can also have the Voith automatic or auto-mated eight-speed GO 250.To ensure the driving safety, all the Business models are fitted as standard with Brake Assist Sy-
stems such as ABS, ASR, EBS and Brake Assist. The structural strength is guaranteed in com-pliance with the ECE-R66 regu-lation. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is likely to be an option. •
(220 kW) as standard. The same is about the gearbox. Instead of manual MB GO 190-6 as standard, our UL business has been equipped with the automatic ZF Ecolife. A solution however is recommended for the scheduled services, both to facilitate the work of the dri-ver and control the consumption. With a final reduction ratio equal to 5,222, you are trave-ling with a speed of 80km/h in sixth gear with the engine just running at 1,300 rpm and less than 1,700 if you are tra-veling at a speed of 100 km per hour. There is an optimal balance between consumption and perfor-mance.The central door with double glazed folds is likely to allow the in-stallation of the retracta-ble wheelchair lift in the steps. The test vehicle wasn’t fitted with the above-mentioned option, but there still was the front door wheelchair area with four folding jump seats. To facilitate the eventual access of the wheelchair, the two seats on the right side of the stair are reclining forward.The space under the floor is also well exploi-ted, so we can obtain a luggage compartment of more than 4.5 cubic metres, accessible by flaps with wing opening on both sides.The Ul keeps its regular external appearance, except for the ventilation grill added to the engine bonnet.All the UL Business variants are provided with the multiple safety systems and the own characteristics of strength and durability of the Setra buses. •
OM 936 / 260 KW Displacement cc 7,698Bore/Stroke 110/135Geometry vertical 6 in linePosition backPower 354 cv (260 kW)/2,200 rpm Torque Nm 1,400/1,290-1,600 rpmInjection Common rail 2,400 barCompression Ratio 17:1Oil Tank litres 30Pollution Class Euro VI Gas Treatment EGR+Dpf+ScrLife test vehicle km 11,902
TYRESContinental HSL2+295/80 R 22.5 152/148M
SUSPENSIONSFull pneumatic with level’s electro-nic control. First axle with indipen-dent wheels.
BRAKESFull disc brakes. Electronically con-trolled EBS with ABS, ASR, BAS (Brake Assist) and integrated hy-draulic Retarder.
SAFETYFire alarm system in engine com-partment. Roll-over resistence in accordance with ECE-R 66/01.Optional: ESP.
TRANSMISSIONThe tested vehicle feets the automatic transmis-sion Zf Ecolife 6AP 1400B with 6 speeds and in-tegrated hydraulic retarder.Transmission Ratio 5.222Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec. 40.8rpm/min
Km/h
Nm
1,400
1,100
kW
260250
220
190
160
130 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200
24 42 57 80 112 130
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135
rpm/min1,9001,750
875
ENGINE
2nd
1st
More power
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INTERCITY: 2-AXLE COMPAREDModel km/h km/litre Index
Setra S 415 UL E6 63.8 4.30 7.68Irizar i4 12.34 E6 63.6 4.15 7.39Scania Omniexpress E5 60.8 4.60 7.83 http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/novembre_2012_scania_en.pdf
Setra S 415 H E5 61.8 4.47 7.73 http://www.bustocoach.com/sites/default/files/wfm_upload/newsletter_pdf/27.11.2010_setraprova_en.pdf
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