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Scania Builds Bus Range for Alternative Fuels

fleetnewsdaily | October 19, 2017

At Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium, Scania has unveiled the hybrid Interlink Low Decker and is also premiering the battery electric Citywide bus.

With the addition of hybrid technology, the company reports that it “now meets the entire scope of alternatives for suburban and intercity operations.”

Here’s what’s new: The Scania Interlink Low Decker is presently available for diesel, biodiesel, HVO, CNG/CBG, ethanol and, with the latest addition, hybrid. It complements the Citywide Low Entry Suburban, which is also available for the full range of alternative fuels as well as in a hybrid mode.

“The accelerating urban growth in the world is largely rapid suburbanisation rather than expanding city centers. That means longer commuter trips to work and, in fact, suburban public transport presently consumes three times more fuel than city center transport. Thus, we need a greater focus on finding non-fossil alternatives for these journeys,” says Karin Rådström, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania.

The company is also premiering its battery electric Citywide Low Floor bus at Busworld. This bus will go on sale in 2018.

“Scania has the most comprehensive range with the widest selection of alternative fuels in the market,” says Rådström.

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