First Production Citaro Euro VI Units Get Delivered

First Production Citaro Euro VI Units Get Delivered  阅读原文»

ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft was the proud recipient of 3 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI buses―the first production units of the clean bus that rolled off the plant and straight into operation. The transport company based in Wiesbaden, Germany took the delivery of the buses in a handover ceremony that was even attended by Wiesbaden mayor Helmut Muller.

It’s no secret that the Citaro Euro VI is perhaps the cleanest bus model out on the market right now, which is why transport companies are lining up to get their hands on these tech wonders. The bus relies on an elaborate new emission control system to help it meet the strict emissions standards of Euro VI, which is going to be in effect by 2014. That puts the Citaro Euro VI ahead of the pack.

Great care has been made to make sure that the bus was able to retain its weight from the Citaro G series even with the added emissions equipment. Each one will be powered by the 360 horsepower Mercedes-Benz OM 470 engines.

"We take our responsibility towards both people and the environment extremely seriously," said ESWE Chairman of the Board Uwe Cramer. "Buses meeting the highest possible emission standard play a significant role in this."

ESWE has been ordering Mercedes-Benz buses for some time now, and these latest acquisitions will help boost its fleet. Two more units are due within the next couple of days.

The New Setra ComfortClass 500  阅读原文»

Daimler subsidiary Setra, which manufactures top-of-the-line touring coaches, has just debuted its new ComfortClass 500 coaches. The new Mercedes-Benz-powered models are ready for retail by autumn this year, and they are touted to have superb fuel efficiency along with unparalleled aerodynamic qualities.

Setra is banking on the inherent style that the ComfortClass 500 possesses, along with a slew of other desirable features. See, the coaches already comply with Euro VI emissions standards. Aside from that, there are plans to include various safety features like driver assistance systems and other safety elements as indicated by new regulations imposed on tour buses that will take effect within a few years.

"With the new ComfortClass 500, we want to do more than just prepare our customers for the challenges of the next few years," said Setra brand spokesman Lothar Holder. "As a technology leader, we are setting standards for design, aerodynamics and efficiency with this new generation of vehicles, making the future tangible today."

Mercedes-Benz BlueEfficiency engines act as the beating hearts of these ComfortClass 500 buses. There’s the 10.7-liter 6-cylinder OM 470 that has already been tweaked to provide optimized performance and fuel efficiency figures. It’s good for 428 horsepower with a max torque of 2,100 Nm―so even with the fuel efficiency, the power output is still considerable.

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