Scania launches first bi-articulated Euro 6 natural gas bus in Colombia

Scania and Gas Natural Fenosa have unveiled the world’s first bi-articulated Euro 6 natural gas bus at the Busworld Latin America taking place in Medellin. The 26-meter front-engine bus has an impressive capacity for 250 passengers.

“This large bus is specially designed for mobility-enhancing Bus Rapid Transit systems and each bus can actually replace 125 cars – with two passengers in each – on congested urban roads,” said RutgerHörndahl, Product Manager BRT at Scania Buses and Coaches. “The efficient gas powered engine will help decrease energy consumption and reduce urban pollution.”

The bi-articulated F340 HA 8×2 bus was developed in collaboration with the Colombian bus bodybuilder Busscar de Colombia. Scania already has its largest Euro 6 gas bus fleet in the Colombian city of Cartagena. Their capacity for high-altitude operations without loss of power and torque has been verified through independent tests.

Gas operations can significantly reduce particulate matter emissions. Additionally, when operated with biogas, carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 90 percent compared with conventional diesel. Carbon emissions are also slightly lower when using natural gas. Gas operations have the added advantage of a substantially lower noise level.

Scania is convinced that the innovative bi-articulated bus will be of increasing interest to cities around the world as they now address urban pollution and reducing their carbon footprint.

It should be added that AltFuels Mexico 2017, taking place from 4 to 7 April at the Convention Center of the World Trade Center building in Mexico City, and the largest and only event of its kind in the region, will host professionals and operators from all Colombia. For further information, please contact info@altfuelscg.com.

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