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Madrid even more eco-friendly - a record contract of Scania

  • Fecha de evento 20 mayo 2016
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  • Publicación 20 mayo 2016
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In a major commercial breakthrough, Scania will in June start delivering 51 hybridised Scania Citywide buses produced in Polish factory in Slupsk, to Madrid. These complete buses feature cost saving and emission reducing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations.

The City of Madrid recently enforced tough temporary measures to tackle pollution, including limiting speed limits and banning passenger car access to the city centre if nitrogen oxide levels exceed acceptable levels. In parallel, the Madrid transport authorities have required bus operators to gradually switch to greener technology. Conventional diesel has not been permitted in new bus acquisitions since 2010. The regional authorities are encouraging passenger transport companies to operate at least 20 percent of their fleets on gas, as hybrids or as electric buses.

Restrictions on the use of gas vehicles in non-adapted underground bus depots have prompted operators to select hybrid technology.


From Slupsk factory in Poland to Madrid

“We are delighted that Madrid has recognised the advantages of Scania’s innovative hybrid technology and placed such a significant order,” says Klas Dahlberg, Head of Scania’s Buses and Coaches. “Many cities are cautiously examining the benefits of hybridisation but Madrid is now a leader in actually implementing alternative technology. These buses can help reduce CO2emissions and make a substantial contribution to the agreed climate targets.”

 

The 51 buses will be put in service by seven operators on behalf of Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid, which holds responsibility for public transport in the Madrid Region. The first operator will be Alsa (Nat-Ex), followed by Samar, Avanza (ADO) and DBlas (Arriva). The total order encompasses 34 12.7-metre 4×2 buses and 17 14.8-metre 6×2*4 buses.

 

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www.scania.com/group/en/scania-delivers-51-hybrid-buses-to-madrid