Italian transit operator ATM Milano has positioned a 3rd order for electrical buses with Polish agency Solaris, underneath an present framework settlement for 250 automobiles. Two batches of electrical Urbino buses, 140 in whole, have already been delivered. Now ATM has ordered 75 extra Urbino 12 buses, and so they’re scheduled to hit the streets of Milan within the second half of 2022.
ATM Milano plans to part out diesel buses by the top of 2030.
The 12-meter buses will characteristic Solaris Excessive Vitality battery packs, every with a complete nominal capability of practically 400 kWh, and shall be charged by way of an inverted pantograph. The drive unit of the buses will include an electrical axle with two built-in traction motors.
The Urbino 12 can accommodate 75 passengers, and consists of options for riders with disabilities (wheelchair bays) in addition to tech options (USB charging ports, passenger info methods, video surveillance). The Mobileye Defend+ system makes use of sound and visible alerts to warn the motive force about objects detected within the car’s blind spot.
“The chance to produce ATM Milano, which is a very demanding consumer, with our state-of-the-art electrical buses, makes us extraordinarily proud and provides us immense satisfaction,” mentioned Alberto Fiore, Managing Director of Solaris Italia.
Supply: Solaris
