SWEDEN Following an order placed in 2024 for electric buses to be used in and around Åre, a region of Sweden where temperatures can vary by some 60°C during the course of a year, Scania says it is looking forward to placing the buses in service. “We listened to the market and developed an electric bus platform that meets today’s transport needs. This order demonstrates that customers and authorities appreciate its benefits,” said Anna Ställberg, Scania’s Head of Urban Solutions. “In addition to having zero tailpipe emissions, the buses are also equipped with the latest road safety technology, including new advanced driver assistance system functionalities.”
With deliveries expected to begin this summer, the initial batch will include two-axle low-entry Fencer f1 buses equipped with four battery packs, followed by tri-axle low-entry Scania Irizar i3 buses with five battery packs which will follow at the turn of the year. Delivered through a collaboration with local Scania dealer Berners and operator Connect Bus, the buses will be used in both city and suburban operations. The 14 new electric buses will be charged using local and sustainable hydro power.
“Connect Bus is looking forward to receiving the first batch of electric buses from Scania. With this order, we are investing in a healthier living environment and taking the next step to making zero emissions the new standard,” said Connect Bus CEO Jonas Kempe.
