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An important alliance for sustainability
IVECO BUS, a leading brand in the bus sector, has recently signed a significant agreement with the German BusGruppe consortium. This five-year contract provides for the supply of up to 580 urban buses, with a particular focus on electric vehicles. The agreement represents a fundamental step towards energy transition and sustainability in the public transport sector.
Details of the agreement and economic impact
The total value of the agreement is estimated at up to 172 million euros, making it one of the most significant in the electric bus scene in Germany.
IVECO BUS will provide 200 CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC buses and 50 E-WAY articulated buses, both electric models that highlight the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility. This investment will not only improve air quality in German cities, but it will also help reduce CO2 emissions, a crucial objective for current environmental policies
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Towards a greener future
In addition to electric vehicles, the agreement includes the delivery of an additional 330 buses, including URBANWAY Hybrid articulated urban models and CROSSWAY Low Entry intercity buses, equipped with FPT Industrial’s Cursor engines. These engines are designed to run on renewable fuels, further demonstrating IVECO BUS’s commitment to a greener future. The choice to invest in hybrid and electric buses not only meets urban mobility needs, but also represents a response to growing environmental concerns on the part of citizens and institutions
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The context of the electric bus market
The electric bus market is rapidly expanding, with more and more cities adopting sustainable transport solutions. This agreement between IVECO BUS and BusGruppe is a clear example of how companies are collaborating to face the challenges of urban mobility. As demand for low-emission vehicles increases, other manufacturers are likely to follow the example of IVECO BUS, thus contributing to a faster transition to a more sustainable public transport system
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