GERMANY
Osnabrück city bus operator SWO Mobil has chosen Daimler Buses as supplier for a total of 19 new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, which will be delivered from 2025.
“We are delighted that the eCitaro electric bus partnership with SWO Mobil has now started. This order is another important step for us in the expansion of electrified mobility in local public transport in German and international cities,” said Rüdiger Kappel, Head of Sales, Public Transport Germany at Daimler Buses.
“In Daimler Buses, we have found a highly competent partner. With the new buses, we are increasing the proportion of electric buses in our fleet to 81 out of a total of 86 vehicles. This gives us an electric bus share of 94%,” added Managing Director of SWO Mobil André Kränzke.
The 12m eCitaro buses ordered by SWO Mobil will have three entrance doors and a maximum capacity of 69 passengers, including 30 seated and 39 standing places.
The buses have a total installed battery capacity of 491.5kWh, made up of five 98.3 kWh battery packs, giving a predicted operating range of around 270 kilometres, which the company says is more than sufficient for a regular service route.
