Solaris Urbino 12 electric
Solaris presented the
zero-emission new Urbino 12 electric as well as the new Urbino 12 LE designed
mainly for suburban routes. Having had its world premiere at IAA Commercial
Vehicles exhibition in Hanover in 2014, Solaris’s new generation city buses in
12-metre as well as 18-metre versions have already found buyers in European
countries.
The new Urbino 12 electric
bodyframe is made from corrosive highly resistant materials. The significantly
low weight and the robustness the bus provides are the perfect foundation for a
high-quality, reliable and most of all low energy consuming electric bus. Its
to be noted that Urbino now has the complete range from 8m to 18m all electric.
The vehicle presented at the
exhibition is equipped with Solaris high energy batteries that deliver 240 kWh
and comply with the most rigorous safety standards. The set has been divided
into six separate packs of 40 kWh each – 160 kWh are located at the rear of the
vehicle, while the rest is mounted on the roof, over the first axle. This
solution ensures proper load distribution on axles and furthermore provides additional
room in the passenger compartment. The new 12-metre Urbino electric is fitted
with the electric drive axle with axle-mounted motors, 125 kW maximum power
each. This concept frees up space for passengers and significantly reduces the
weight of the vehicle.
The new Urbino 12 electric
has been fitted with an innovative pantograph charging system. The 450 kW power
allows for a quick recharge of the batteries on route. A traditional plug-in
connection has also been provided and can be used for overnight charging at the
depot. Solaris offers many more configurations in that regard.
