Mercedes-Benz gas buses
head for Norway
Transport operator Tide ASA has
ordered 37 EEV (Enhanced Environmentally
Friendly Vehicle) variants of the Mercedes-Benz
Citaro articulated bus with gas drive.
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natural gas, the low-floor urban buses are
characterised by their low emissions– particularly
when it comes to nitrogen oxides and particulates
–and already significantly exceed the Euro 5
emissions values currently in force.
The driving
force behind the buses is the M 447 hLAG natural
gas engine, which is available in two power
output variants producing 185 kW (252 hp) and
240 kW (326 hp).
Tide ASA is one of the largest transport operators
in Norway offering both road and water-based
public transport services. The company has 3700
employees and operates around 1000 coaches
and buses and also 80 ferries and express boats.
Citaro natural gas buses are available in two
length variants, namely a single vehicle
measuring 12 m and an articulated vehicle
measuring 18 m in length. The Norwegians have
opted for the 18 m articulated bus which can
accommodate up to 138 passengers.
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