InnoTrans 2024 Showcases Latest Innovations in Electric and Hydrogen Buses
Key Ideas
- Ebusco presents its Ebusco 3.0 lightweight electric bus with extended range and low operating costs, while Ikarus showcases its latest electric city and midi buses.
- K-Bus displays the K-Bus Solar City low-floor electric bus with unique features, and BYD exhibits three electric buses with impressive ranges and rapid charging capabilities.
- NesoBus introduces a hydrogen bus for Poland with quick refueling and a decent driving range, while ARTHUR BUS showcases the ARTHUR ZERO hydrogen fuel cell-powered bus with low fuel consumption and extended range.
- Various companies like Karsan and FS Italiane present autonomous bus models equipped with cutting-edge technology to address transportation demands and reduce operational costs.
InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin featured an impressive display of innovation in the electric and hydrogen bus sector. Ebusco showcased its Ebusco 3.0 lightweight electric bus known for its extended range of up to 700km and low operating costs. Ikarus presented its latest electric buses including the Ikarus 120e city bus and the Ikarus midi bus. K-Bus exhibited the K-Bus Solar City low-floor electric bus that offers a unique design with no steps or platforms.
BYD stood out with its display of three electric buses, with the BYD B12 offering flexible rapid charging and a range of up to 600km. NesoBus introduced a hydrogen bus for Poland that can be refueled in just 15 minutes, providing 450km of driving range. ARTHUR BUS showcased the ARTHUR ZERO hydrogen fuel cell-powered bus known for its low fuel consumption and extended range.
Additionally, companies like Karsan and FS Italiane presented autonomous bus models to address transportation needs. FS Italiane's subsidiary, Busitalia, introduced a self-driving bus for Italy in collaboration with QBuzz, equipped with a cost-effective autopilot system. Karsan displayed the Autonomous e-ATAK, an 8-metre Level 4 autonomous bus developed with technology partner ADASTEC. The event highlighted the industry's commitment to sustainable and advanced public transportation solutions.