Scania delivers 51 hybrid buses to Madrid
Published by Angharad Lock,
Digital Assistant Editor
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Scania has announced that in June the company will start delivering 51 hybridised Scania Citywide buses to Madrid. These buses feature emission reducing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations.
“We are delighted that Madrid has recognised the advantages of Scania’s innovative hybrid technology and placed such a significant order,” said Klas Dahlberg, Head of Scania’s Buses and Coaches. “Many cities are cautiously examining the benefits of hybridisation but Madrid is now a leader in actually implementing alternative technology. These buses can help reduce CO2 emissions and make a substantial contribution to the agreed climate targets.”
The City of Madrid recently enforced tough temporary measures to tackle pollution, including limiting speed limits and banning passenger car access to the city centre if nitrogen oxide levels exceed acceptable levels. In parallel, the Madrid transport authorities have required bus operators to gradually switch to greener technology Conventional diesel has not been permitted in new bus acquisitions since 2010. Incumbent companies can obtain favourable contracts if at least 20% of their fleets are operated on gas, as hybrids or as electric buses. Restrictions on the use of gas vehicles in non-adapted underground bus depots have prompted operators to select hybrid technology.
The 51 buses will be put in service by seven operators on behalf of Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid. The new Class II specification Scania Citywide can be operated at speeds of up to 100 km/h and the hybrid powertrain includes the Scania 9l engine and offers 320 hp with SCR-only technology that is compatible with up to 100% biodiesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
“This bus is ideally suited for combined city and suburban operations. That gives customers the opportunity to invest in carbon-saving operations with an estimated payback of just over five years, including battery replacements during the lifespan. By comparison, payback is some two years later in purely inner-city operations,” continued Dahlberg.
Edited from press release by Angharad Lock
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/12052016/scania-delivers-51-hybrid-buses-to-madrid-634/
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