Euro 6 engines in all Urbino buses. Solaris buses fulfil stringent norms. Solaris offers Euro 6 diesel and CNG engines. Solaris presents Urbino 18 with DAF Euro 6 engine at the UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Geneva.
Solaris has unveiled a brand new generation of engines for its family of Urbino buses, all meeting the stringent Euro 6 emission standard. The diesel engines come from DAF (DAF MX11) and Cummins (ISB6.7E6). The supplier for Euro 6 CNG engines is Cummins with its ISLG engine.
The Solaris Urbino 18 presented at the 60th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Geneva is a composition of stylish design, reliable and practical solutions and the guarantee of safety and eco-friendliness. Its unique look is defined by the characteristic curved windscreen. Over the past ten years, the Urbino 18 has become an integral part of the cityscape of major towns and cities throughout Europe and beyond. The articulated Urbino 18 is modern and durable, yet very easy to use, operate and maintain. It is made of corrosion-resistant steel, fully low-floor, and its reinforced structure enables service in the toughest road and climate and conditions.
The bus is driven by a modern, durable and economical DAF Euro 6 diesel engine that meets the environmental requirements coming into force from January 2014. With high torques at low speeds, outstanding fuel efficiency, market-leading reliability the new DAF MX-11 engine one of the key engines for the Urbino 18. At power ratings of up to 370 PS and a peak torque of 1600 Nm, it is going to be the best solution for articulated buses from Solaris.
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Solaris is a leading European manufacturer of innovative buses and urban rail vehicles. The family business, founded by Krzysztof and Solange Olszewski, has supplied almost 10,000 buses to customers in 26 countries since production started in 1996. Solaris specialises in state-of-the-art city and intercity buses and offers the world’s largest range of diesel-electric hybrid buses. Trolleybuses and electric buses provide public transport that is emission-free at the point of operation. The Solaris Tramino low-floor tram is built for attractive urban rail services.
Mateusz Figaszewski
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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is one of the leading producers of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses in particular on the development of zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. This has resulted in the widest zero-emission product range in the European market and a leading position in this segment with a market share of 15.2%. Nearly 25,000 Solaris vehicles have been delivered so far and they ply the streets in 850 towns and cities across 33 countries located throughout Europe as well as beyond it. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. From conception, to the design and manufacturing phases, all Solaris buses are produced in Poland. Moreover, all activities undertaken by the manufacturer are in line with the brand’s mission, which is reflected in the motto “We are changing the image of public transport”. Solaris also actively partners with public transport operators and provides them with comprehensive support in their transition to zero-emission mobility.
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