{"id":33913,"date":"2024-11-27T01:18:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T00:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sustainable-bus.com\/?p=33913"},"modified":"2024-11-27T01:33:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T00:33:38","slug":"karsan-intercity-electric-bus-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sustainable-bus.com\/news\/karsan-intercity-electric-bus-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Karsan set to enter intercity e-bus market in early 2025 (with a Low Entry model)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Karsan<\/strong> is set to introduce a intercity Low Entry electric bus model<\/strong> starting in early 2025<\/strong>. It will mark the debut of Karsan in the\u00a0intercity electric bus market<\/a> – as well as in the Class II market at all. In the same segment, the latest news are the launch of Irizar i3 in BEV version (Low Entry configuration)<\/a> and the presentation of the normal floor Mercedes eIntouro<\/a> (for rollout in 2026). The Iveco Crossway LE Elec is currently on delivery in Sardinia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The announcement was not officially coming from the Turkish brand but comes from a statements by Tiziano Gavardini<\/strong>, Director of Operations at KMOBILITY<\/strong>, the official Italian dealer for the Karsan brand, during the conference “The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix of Tomorrow’s Public Transport,” organized by our sister media AUTOBUS<\/strong> in cooperation with Bolzano’s operator SASA<\/strong> in the city of Bolzano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karsan intercity electric bus coming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s fair to assume that the new vehicle will be a Low Entry version derived from the e-Ata range, but on the other hand it suggests a growing interest of the manufacturer in a segment that would be totally new<\/strong> to Karsan, which today has an offer of electric BEV and fuel cell city buses ranging from 6 to 18 meters (e-Jest and e-Atak plus the e-Ata family launched in 2021<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Intercity electric buses<\/strong> represent a growing segment in the passenger transportation market. As of 2023, only 200 intercity electric buses were registered in Europe, a stark contrast to the over 6,000 municipal battery electric bus<\/a> registrations. Despite this nascent stage, advancements in technology and regulatory changes are paving the way for broader adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intercity electric buses in Europe: the regulatory framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The European Union has set in 2023 ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles<\/a>. While city buses will have to be 90% zero emission in 2030 and 100% zero emission in 2035, Intercity buses fall into the same category as coaches and trucks. By 2030, new registrations must achieve a 45% reduction in emissions, with targets escalating to 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Entry layouts are paving the way for intercity electric buses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Low Entry configurations are set to become increasingly popular in the Class II segment, due to two main factors: accessibility and the energy transition<\/strong>. The partially lowered floor design facilitates fast passenger handling and requires only a practical, quick manual ramp for wheelchair access, enhancing overall accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, Low Entry buses offer greater flexibility for accommodating alternative drive technologies<\/strong>. These technologies, often positioned on the roof, can leverage a specially modified load-bearing structure to maintain acceptable overall height. This design allows for the integration of new electric technologies <\/strong>without significantly altering the bus\u2019s profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are trade-offs. Low Entry buses must sacrifice some seating and luggage space to maintain overall passenger capacity. Additionally, they are generally more expensive than their normal floor counterparts<\/strong>, positioning themselves just behind fully lowered buses in terms of cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these challenges, the increasing emphasis on ecological factors is likely to drive growth in this segment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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