Solaris will supply Dortmund with 30 electric buses equipped with the latest technical solutions. The articulated Urbino 18 electric buses will appear in the city at the end of 2022. The investment by the carrier Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG in battery-powered Urbino buses is part of the city’s long-term strategy to reduce environmental pollution and noise in the urban area. Solaris Bus & Coach and Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG (DSW21), the public transport operator in Dortmund, have signed a contract for the delivery of 30 articulated battery-powered Urbino 18 electric buses. These will be the first Solaris electric buses in the municipal carrier’s fleet. In previous years, 13 Solaris buses with traditional combustion engines were delivered to Dortmund. The innovative and completely emission-free Urbino electric buses will arrive in the city exactly a decade after the last deliveries.
– We have taken a big step towards the transition to electromobility in Dortmund. Solaris, Ekoenergetyka, and Omexom Frankenluk are strong partners who enjoy an excellent reputation in the industry and have extensive experience. Thanks to their support, our bus fleet, which is already one of the most modern in the country, will take a big step forward and become climate-friendly, but will also contribute to further reducing noise and emissions in Dortmund – said Hubert Jung, Member of the Board of DSW21.
– Dortmund is taking impressive action to transform public transport into a sustainable one. I am proud that our company can contribute to this historic change. Thirty modern, emission-free buses will travel through the city center, allowing passengers to experience the undeniable advantages of clean means of transport – for the residents, for the city, and for the environment. I sincerely congratulate you on this investment and I am convinced that it is a step towards the future – said Petros Spinaris, Member of the Board of Solaris Bus & Coach, responsible for sales, marketing, and After Sales.
The electric Solaris buses that will join the Dortmund fleet will stand out for their innovative solutions. The carrier has ensured that the equipment guarantees the highest degree of comfort and safety. The MobilEye Shield+ driver assistance system will help eliminate the problem of the so-called blind spot. The solution detects pedestrians and cyclists located near the vehicle. This is particularly important during turning maneuvers when visibility may be limited. In the range of modern interior equipment, it is also worth mentioning USB chargers, a passenger information system, and eco-friendly LED lighting. Investments in emission-free public transport are an extremely important step on the way to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in cities. The newly ordered, electrically powered Solaris buses will not generate harmful emissions into the atmosphere, and will also ensure high ride quality through quiet and smooth engine operation. The Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of over 600 kWh will be charged via a pantograph, as well as a classic plug-in connector. Efficient and eco-friendly air conditioning with a CO2 heat pump will ensure passenger climate comfort.