Daimler Buses showcases eCitaro and digital services at the 14th VDV Electric Bus Conference in Berlin

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• eCitaro and related services in the center of attention at "Elekbu" conference, organized by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV)
• New battery technology generation with higher energy density provides more range with lower dead weight
• Omniplus On Uptime pro digital service offered specifically for transport companies with their own workshop

Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Mannheim / Berlin – At the 14th Electric #bus Conference, organized by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) on 27/28 March in Berlin, #bus and touring coach manufacturer #daimlerbuses will present comprehensive, sustainable electromobility solutions for today and tomorrow. This annual event is considered an important meeting place for industry experts from transport companies all over Germany to learn about and discuss the latest developments and electromobility solutions.

This year, #daimlerbuses will once again be exhibiting the #mercedesbenzecitaro electric city #bus – by far the best-selling electric #bus in Germany – at the combined trade fair and symposium, known as "Elekbu". Visitors to the #daimlerbuses booth in Convention Hall II at the Estrel Hotel Berlin can also learn about the advantages of the latest generation of NMC 3 batteries for the eCitaro as well as the Omniplus On Uptime pro digital service, which was specifically developed for the requirements of transport companies with their own workshop. On March 27 at 2:00 p.m., Nils Richert, expert for e-mobility and charging infrastructure at EvoBus, will give a presentation covering “Turnkey solutions in electromobility”.

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro improves CO₂ balance

The #daimlerbuses stand at the Berlin Electric #bus Conference will once again focus on the #mercedesbenzecitaro, the most successful model amongst electric buses. Last year alone, almost 300 new eCitaro vehicles were registered in Germany – almost half of all newly registered electric buses over eight tons. Almost 700 eCitaro vehicles are currently being operated by German transport companies, with almost a quarter of these being articulated buses.

The two-door solo #bus on exhibit is equipped with Preventive Brake Assist, the world’s first active brake assistant for city buses, and Sideguard Assist, a system that detects critical situations when turning. Eco Driver Feedback (EDF) driving style assistant helps drivers achieve an efficient driving style by showing corresponding information on the display.

New, more powerful batteries for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro

While the #mercedesbenzecitaro shown at the “Elekbu” is equipped with second-generation nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries (NMC 2) with a total capacity of 387 kWh, the third-generation NMC 3 battery is even more powerful and already ready to hit the road. The eCitaro has been available to order with these new high‑performance batteries since the end of 2022. German customers have already ordered around 200 eCitaro with NMC 3 batteries, including cities like Nuremberg, Hamburg, and Münster. The #daimlerbuses stand will provide interested visitors with detailed information on the features and benefits of the new lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have an improved cell chemistry and an optimized battery package, resulting in a significant increase in energy density. In the eCitaro solo #bus, this means a maximum capacity of 588 kWh, and in the articulated #bus as high as 686 kWh. Under average conditions, this results in a dependable range of 280 kilometers for the solo #bus and 220 kilometers for the articulated #bus throughout the battery's entire service life. In favorable conditions, the solo #bus boasts a range of well over 300 kilometers. This means that the buses cover the majority of requirements in terms of city buses' daily driving performance.

Thanks to its high energy capacity, the eCitaro with new generation batteries is also ideally suited for long routes and subsequent socket charging at the depot. In this process, charging capacities of up to 150 kW are possible. In addition to a high energy density, the most recent generation of batteries also demonstrates an impressively long service life. Manufacturer Akasol assumes 4,000 charging cycles, depending on factors like the depth of discharge and usage profiles. With daily use and subsequent charging at the depot, this would correspond to a service life of up to ten years.

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