Egged Bus Systems (EBS) is to operate 93 Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT hybrid low-floor urban buses in Rotterdam.
The fleet is made up of 83 Citaro NGT hybrid solo buses and ten Citaro G NGT hybrid articulated buses.
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In addition to the gas-powered engine, hybrid module and ZF’s Ecolife automatic transmission, the urban buses are equipped with electrohydraulic intelligent eco steering – a recuperation module for recovering electric power – and LED headlamps.
The Mercedes-Benz M 936 G gas-powered engine delivers 222 kW (302 hp) from 7.7 l displacement and achieves a maximum torque of 1200 Nm. When used in conjunction with biogas or biomethane, the Citaro NGT hybrid is almost CO2 neutral.
The electric motor of the hybrid module supports the gas-powered engine primarily when the vehicle pulls away and the demand for power is high, with an output of up to 14 kW and 220 Nm torque.
The ability to provide for this maximum demand in power reduces fuel consumption by up to 8.5%. Power for the electric motor is recuperated during braking and overrun phases at no cost. It is stored in double-layer capacitors – so-called supercaps.
EBS is located in Purmerend, north of Amsterdam and operates several bus routes in the Netherlands.
