Stuttgart / Gothenburg – Following extensive tests the extra-large CapaCity L articulated bus from Mercedes-Benz has been approved for operations in local public transport in Gothenburg (Sweden). TÜV Rheinland has confirmed that the four-axle extra-large bus meets all the requirements set by the Swedish transport authority (Swedish: Transportstyrelsen) regarding lateral stability in an articulated bus.
Giant city buses from Mercedes-Benz are soon driving on Sweden's roads:
23 CapaCity L for the Gothenburg area.
Profusion of exciting innovations from Mercedes-Benz Buses: new all-electric eCitaro G with solid-state batteries, new economical and versatile Intouro inter-city bus, new Sprinter City 75 minibus.
With a profusion of exciting innovations Mercedes-Benz is underscoring its leadership position in the bus segment. The new developments centre around environmental compatibility, safety, economic efficiency and comfort. The new eCitaro G articulated bus with revolutionary solid-state batteries is a pioneering achievement in automotive construction which demonstrates the company’s position as segment leader in technology for all-electric inter-city buses. The new Intouro sets new standards for inter-city buses with its economic efficiency and versatility and a range of ground-breaking assistance systems. And finally, the Sprinter City 75 with new seating raises the bar for minibuses yet again.
Immediately before the rollout: the new fully-electric articulated bus, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G with innovative solid-state batteries.
Applause, please, for the new all-electric Mercedes-Benz articulated bus eCitaro G. It is optionally equipped with innovative solid-state batteries. With this battery concept, Mercedes-Benz takes the technological lead not just in the bus segment but in automotive construction worldwide.
World premiere for Active Brake Assist 5 in buses: the new Mercedes-Benz Intouro overland bus is a benchmark for safety.
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Intouro raises the bar for buses for inter-city and excursion transport to a whole new level. With pioneering optional assistance systems such as Active Brake Assist 5 the emergency braking assistance system and Sideguard Assist, it offers an unprecedented level of safety for buses. At the same time it is a model of efficiency and functionality.
* Sustainability award 2019: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and Citaro hybrid win the city bus award.
