Truck manufacturer Scania is providing its new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in hybrid as well as internal combustion engine (ICE) configurations for buses and coaches.
The hybrid variant offers an option for long-distance operators to reduce their fuel consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining flexibility.
The powertrain features the company’s new e-machine and has an integrated six-speed powershift gearbox. It can run in four different modes: electric, hybrid, charge sustain and forced charging. The electric mode has a range of up to 80 km on a single charge, while the electric power output is 290 kW.
Operators can choose to use Scania Zone geofencing technology to automate the process of switching to and from electric mode. If the vehicle is used in zero-emission areas such as city centers, this can be pre-programmed into Scania Zone so that the vehicle can automatically switch to electric power from the hybrid mode.
The different drive modes can support fuel and emission savings of up to 40% in typical mixed coach traffic, according to the company.
“With these new powertrains, we will be able to provide long-distance bus and coach operators with incredibly competitive solutions, regardless of their specific needs or which particular challenges they face, meeting both their current and future business needs,” said Carl-Johan Lööf, Head of Product Management for People Transport Solutions at Scania.
Source: Scania
