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a pioneer in green public transport? And why
that are deployed in ships or power plants.
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COVER STORY
Stockholm is a trendsetter in terms of clean public transport,
with MAN supplying the innovative bus technologies.
Prize-winning design
The NEOPLAN Jetliner coach won the
German Design Award 2015.
Rocking the desert
MAN racing vehicles and service trucks
successfully mastered the Dakar Rally.
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Current cruising
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Ready for the future
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News
Engines by MAN Diesel & Turbo drive the
luxury vessels of Norwegian Cruise Lines.
The key milestones of MAN’s century-old
tradition in commercial vehicle production
Current news in MAN’s world
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Välkommen ombord!
Stockholm revs up
Hybrid and biogas buses serve the capital of
Sweden.
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In a league of its own
The team coach for the FC Bayern Munich
soccer team is built in Turkey’s Ankara.
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Addition to the coach family
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Closer to the clouds
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Augmenting MAN’s portfolio is the standard
regional coach Lion’s Intercity.
Comfort, efficiency, design and safety: the
NEOPLAN Skyliner’s valued features
The sandman
Peter Meyer shuttles tourists around
Fraser Island in a converted MAN truck.
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Clean winner
The MAN Lion’s City GL CNG was named
“Bus of the Year 2015”.
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Ecological envoys
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Under ground
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Systematic safety
Reporting for mine duty, an MAN truck
travels underground in pieces.
A wide range of MAN assistance systems
improves the safety of bus traffic.
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Quiet and comfortable: driver José
Luis Soria appreciates the comfort
and low noise level of the hybrid bus.
What routes do the buses cover? José
took a course on hybrid technology and safe-
Luis Soria: The buses operate in the city cen-
ty precautions. After that we received a few
tres of Valdemoro and Aranjuez, not far from
driving lessons.
Madrid. It’s a low average speed, with a lot of
How much fuel does the bus save in
stops and large numbers of passengers. On
comparison with a standard diesel bus?
routes like this, the hybrid technology is par-
José Luis Soria: On average it comes to 25%
ticularly beneficial.
How do passengers react to the buses?
fuel savings, which also means lower CO 2
emissions. It is our goal to get the maximum
José Luis Soria: They’re very happy, especially
savings out of the hybrid technology. We
the pensioners, because of the easy access.
manage this by operating the vehicles for
The bus can be quickly lowered quite a way at
long shifts.
stops, to make it easier for people to board.
What does the environment mean to
Also, the broad seats with arm rests have been
you personally? Alberto Gómez : For me per-
very well received.
sonally, the environment is a very important
Is special training needed to be operat-
issue and I am happy to be making a contribu-
ing the MAN Lion’s City Hybrid? Alberto
tion to climate protection by driving an envi-
Gómez: We did have special training. First we
ronmentally friendly vehicle.
25 %
fuel savings
With their hybrid technology, Aisa’s MAN
Lion’s City buses cut diesel consumption
by as much as 25%.
my man
buses for municipal transport in Valdemoro
and Aranjuez. The drivers José Luis Soria and
Alberto Gómez talk about their daily working
life with the new buses.
What do you think of the new hybrid
buses? Alberto Gómez: The bus is great to
drive. The driver’s cabin is extremely comfortable, especially the seat. This makes my
work even more enjoyable.
So what makes these vehicles special?
José Luis Soria: I think it remarkable how very
quiet the bus is, while handling so smoothly.
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Photos: Juan Caraballo
Ecological
envoys
The Spanish transport company Aisa uses
two environmentally friendly Lion’s City Hybrid
For the benefit of the environment:
Alberto Gómez is proud to be driving
a clean bus and thereby contributing to
environmental conservation.
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Prize-winning
Design
Characteristic for NEOPLAN: The
Jetliner is dynamic, well proportioned
and powerful, as well as elegant.
Powerful, dynamic, elegant. Descrip-
surface, drag coefficient-optimised silhouette
tions often used to define sports cars actually
and clearly defined lines are all typical of the
also apply to the NEOPLAN Jetliner. This
NEOPLAN image. The premium design stand-
coach, part of the mid-decker segment, is
ards are also reflected by the vehicle’s ­interior,
groundbreaking in terms of both technology
offering both driver and passengers a pleas-
and d
­ esign. That judgement was shared by­
ant atmosphere with maximum functionali-
the jury of the German Design Award 2015,
ty. ­According to Stephan Schönherr and his
which gave an award to the NEOPLAN Jetliner
successful design team, the coach is shaped
for its exceptional design ­q uality in the
by a comprehensive approach that incorpo-
­“Excellent Product Design – Transportation
rates ­h olistic elements and the harmony
and Public Design” category. Based ­i­n Frank-
between interior ­­­and exterior characteristics.
furt am Main, the German Design Council has
“The NEOPLAN Jetliner definitely ­deserved
­honoured outstanding design achievements
this award. We reinterpreted an already estab-
with the ­annual German Design Award for the
lished concept, thus significantly modernis-
past ­­60 years.
ing the vehicle as the youngest representative
Illustrations: MAN
Among the distinguishing features of
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of the NEOPLAN brand.”
MAN’s Jetliner are powerful proportions with
Since 2002, MAN and NEOPLAN brand
forward-thrusting dynamics. “Because of its
coaches have received a total of 12 accolades
dynamic ­design and especially the stream-
for ­design, including the prestigious Red Dot
lined sides, the coach has a really fluid and
Design Award and the iF DESIGN AWARD.
forward-moving ­a ppearance. It looks as
though it’s already in m
­ otion while it’s still
An image gallery of design prizes and an
stationary,” says Stephan Schönherr, Vice
­i nterview with Stephan Schönherr are avail-
President Design Bus at MAN. The smooth
able at > www.man.eu/discovermanbusdesign
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Rocking
the
desert
Three countries, 9,000 kilometres,
class. This result not only made MAN the sec-
43° Celsius maximum temperature, 4,500 me-
ond-best manufacturer in the top 10 after
tres altitude: In this year’s Dakar Rally through
Kamaz, but also delivered yet another success
Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, the trucks were
story: Out of MAN’s 15 racing trucks, only one
once again pushed to the limits of endurance.
vehicle malfunctioned due to a technical de-
The 15 participating MAN vehicles withstood
fect. This serves to prove the outstanding ro-
the extreme conditions especially well: In the
bustness of MAN racers, as well as the sterling
overall rankings, two MAN prototypes crewed
work of the MAN service team. With thou-
by the VEKA racing team made it into the top
sands of replacement parts and in-depth com-
10, coming in fourth and eighth. In the catego-
petence in case of complicated repairs, the of-
ry of vehicles close to production, MAN even
ficial MAN service truck lent much support,
finished in first and second place, and also
while 50 additional MAN brand trucks carried
managed a decisive lead in the three-axle
parts and equipment needed en route by the
participating teams.
The MAN works team led by Hans Echter,
Hans-Werner Nell and Josef Kreppold also celebrated a special anniversary at this year’s
Dakar Rally. The three mechanics have been
starting in the now South American desert
event for a full decade. “It is quite normal that
teams will stay together for three or four
years,” says Josef Kreppold. “Yet to find the
same team starting with the same vehicle for
10 years in a row is absolutely exceptional and
Photo: Leon Jansen/ Dakarpress.com
totally unique as a combination.”
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One of the front runners: Carrying
the number 503, the MAN prototype
starting for the VEKA racing team
took fourth place in the overall ranking.
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Current
cruising
Home port New York: Norwegian
Cruise Line operates vessels for
luxury cruises in the Caribbean.
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Photos: gettyimages, Ingrid Fieback
Modern machinery: Four-stroke MAN engines with
common rail injection power the Breakaway class.
certainly not a common sight, the an-
engines, each with with common rail injec-
chored vessel rising up against the skyline of
tion. Together, the four engines per ship
Manhattan. It is decidedly not one of the
deliver a performance of 84,840 hp. “Our
small ferries shuttling to and from the Statue
common rail injection system offers a much
of Liberty and Staten Island, but rather one of
better performance than conventional en-
the world’s largest and most modern cruise
gines,” explains Benjamin Andres, Head of
ships. The US-based shipping company Nor-
Order Management Cruise & Ferry at MAN
wegian Cruise Line (NCL) sails the eastern wa-
Diesel & Turbo. “We are rather proud to con-
ters of the Caribbean with its ships Norwegian
tribute to the NCL fleet, thus helping to shape
Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. Both ves-
the future of modern cruising.”
sels are part of NCL’s Breakaway class, each
Among the unusual characteristics of
with room for 4,028 guests and a crew of 1,640,
ships in the Breakaway class is the Freestyle
and designed to fundamentally improve the
Cruising concept, with no set meal times or
cruising experience.
formal dress code, but rather a brand-new
With the new ships built by the Meyer
deck design with easier passenger access to
Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the shipyard
shops, restaurants and bars. Another four
relied on the know-how and experience of
ships will be added by 2019 as part of the new
MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply state-of-the-art
Breakaway Plus line: The maiden voyage for
engines for the luxury vessels. Thus, MAN
the Norwegian Escape is scheduled for fall of
equipped both the Norwegian Breakaway and
2015, with the Norwegian Bliss set to follow in
Norwegian Getaway with two 12V and two 14V
2016. Another two vessels are planned for
48/60CR four-stroke medium-speed diesel
2018 and 2019.
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Ready for
the future
Looking back on a history
of more than 250 years,
the MAN Group celebrates
yet another significant
anniversary in 2015: The
history of commercial
vehicle construction at
MAN began a century ago.
An overview of the most
important milestones.
1915 1924
In cooperation with the Saurer company, MAN
builds the first trucks and buses in Lindau in
southern Germany. One year later, production
moves to MAN’s plant in Nuremberg.
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often revolutionary innovations, MAN has sig-
1915 was a new company, namely
nificantly influenced the development of
“Lastwagenwerke M.A.N.-Saurer”. The compa-
trucks and buses for the last 100 years – an en-
ny had been established as a joint venture
deavour that continues to this very day.
between Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg
Production shifted to the MAN plant in
AG and Saurer, a Swiss producer of commer-
Nuremberg in 1916 and the company traded
cial vehicles. Soon thereafter, the first MAN-
as “M.A.N. Lastwagenwerke” following the de-
Saurer three-tonne truck left the joint factory
parture of Sauer two years later. In 1924, MAN
in Lindau, Germany, on Lake Constance, fol-
presented the first truck with a direct diesel-
lowed by the first buses used as long-distance
injection engine – which formed the basis for
coaches by the Imperial Post Office, and trans-
the triumphant deployment of diesel engines
porting passengers as well as letters and
in truck construction. It saved up to 75% of
parcels. This was the beginning of commercial
operating costs compared with the gasoline
vehicle construction at MAN, a success story
engines common at the time. Back then,
that has not only decisively shaped the history
economy and efficiency were already two
1961
The first German truck
engine with exhaust turbocharging achieves a 35%
performance improvement
over conventional truck
engines: the six-cylinder
engine MAN 1546 GT with
175 hp instead of 130 hp.
MAN develops the first vehicle
engine with direct diesel
injection. This launches the
triumphant success story of
diesel engines in trucks –
which continues until today.
Photos: Historical Archive MAN Truck & Bus
With 140 hp, the MAN
S1H6 is the world’s most
powerful diesel truck.
A year later, MAN even
markets a truck model
with 150 hp.
Together with MAN
engineers, Rudolf
Diesel develops the
first diesel engine.
of the company itself. With its advanced and
the City of Nuremberg on 21 June
1951
1932
1897
E
ntered into the trade register of
1951
The MAN truck F8 with its V8
180-hp engine becomes a flagship
of Germany’s emerging “economic
miracle” period.
With the 750 HO, MAN introduces the first bus with
a modular chassis for city and regional buses as
well as travel coaches to the market.
1955
The production of trucks, buses and
tractors moves from Nuremberg to
the new plant in Munich. The first
truck coming off the production line
is an MAN 515 L1. Engine production
remains in Nuremberg.
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essential development targets of MAN, objec-
advanced to the flagship of the economic
When acquiring Büssing Automobilwerke
and recognised as “Truck of the Year” the fol-
tives that still apply today. That same year,
miracle period experienced by a still-young
and the company’s plant in Salzgitter in 1971,
lowing year. Especially the generous driver’s
MAN produced the first low-floor bus with a
Federal Republic of Germany. As early as 1951,
MAN adopted Büssing’s specialised under-
cab of the F90 left a lasting impression. Then
specially designed low-frame chassis. Until
MAN was already demonstrating its level
floor engine technology as well as the specific
as today, driver ergonomics and comfort have
then, buses previously built by MAN had been
of innovation when it introduced the first
Büssing logo for its own corporate identity.
always been of major concern for MAN de-
based on a truck chassis.
German truck engine with exhaust gas tur-
The stylised Brunswick Lion has since deco-
signers. The most successful truck model of
rated the radiator grille of all commercial
the 1990s was the F2000. The heavy-duty se-
vehicles made by MAN. In the late 1970s, MAN
ries already featured standard engines with
began a collaboration with VW in the light-
electronic injection control back in 1994.
In 1928, MAN presented its first three-­
175 hp with an 8.72-litre displacement, a
axle truck, which became the precursor of all
remarkable performance increase of 35%. In
subsequent heavy-duty trucks made by MAN.
1955, MAN moved truck and bus production
In 1932, the S1H6 truck was equipped with a
to its new site in Munich. The Nuremberg
D4086 diesel engine that delivered 140 hp –
plant evolved into the centre of competence
then considered the most powerful diesel
for engine production.
truck in the world. The next technical mile-
MAN also repeatedly proved its innova-
stone was reached in 1937 with the develop-
tive powers in bus construction. In 1961,
ment of an extremely fuel-efficient direct-­
the company introduced the market to the
injection diesel engine and the introduction
750 HO, the first bus in modular design.
of the all-wheel drive.
Different structure variants were mounted
Trucks were much in demand during re-
on a standardised chassis for regular line
construction work after World War II. In the
service and regional buses, as well as long-
1950s, the MAN F8 with its 180-hp V8 motor
distance travel coaches.
1977
140
horsepower
In 1932, MAN’s S1H6 with its 140-hp
engine was the world’s strongest diesel
truck. Issued one year later was an even
more powerful version with 150 hp.
1986
Start of a collaboration with Volkswagen
Nutzfahrzeuge to develop a light vehicle
range from 6 to 10 tonnes gross weight.
Production of the so-called VW-MAN joint
series begins in 1979.
MAN introduces the F90 series, with a
completely new driver’s cab, to the market.
Photos: Historical Archive MAN Truck & Bus
bocharging. The six-cylinder engine achieved
truck segment, with the G-series’ six- and
MAN buses also had their milestones. In
eight-tonne trucks jointly produced until
1992, MAN presented the Lion’s Star, a travel
1993. Today, MAN is part of the VW Group.
coach that would shape the names of all MAN
bus generations to come. With drag coeffi-
the show horses of MAN have always
cient value of 0.41, the long-distance high-
remained the shor t-hooded trucks for
decker was especially aerodynamic and there-
construction work and heavy-duty forward-
fore fuel-efficient.
controlled trucks for long-distance transport
New innovations marked the entry into a
– including the 19.280 type that was the first
new millennium. In 2000, the “Trucknology
MAN truck to receive the “Truck of the Year”
Generation Type A”, or TGA series, set new
award in 1978. Numerous awards followed,
standards in terms of comfort and ergonom-
such as for the MAN F90 introduced in 1986
ics, as well as new technologies such as the
“The past and
present success of
MAN is defined by
industry expertise,
customer focus and
innovative drive.”
Henning Stibbe, Head of the Historical Archive,
MAN Truck & Bus
1992
The travel coach MAN Lion’s Star
enters the market and is named
“Coach of the Year”.
2000
The presentation of the Trucknology Generation TGA
is the starting point of a major product campaign.
1971
MAN acquires the ÖAF and
Büssing Automobilwerke.
The Büssing lion is adopted
in MAN’s logo.
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1978
2001
MAN acquires the brands
NEOPLAN, ERF and Star.
MAN receives the “Truck of the
Year” award for the first time,
with the 19.280 model.
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MAN TipMatic or MAN Comfort-Shift for opti-
heavy-duty distribution. Both MAN models
mised gear changing. Acquiring the NEOPLAN
received the “Truck of the Year” award for the
brand in 2001 strengthened MAN’s position in
seventh time – an industry record.
In 2010, MAN began serial production of a
the premium travel-coach segment.
Introducing the D20 engines with com-
city bus with a hybrid drive, the Lion’s City
mon rail injection in 2004 was a real mile-
­Hybrid. Due to its innovative hybrid drive,
stone in engine technology. MAN was the
this vehicle saves up to 30% in fuel. The model
first commercial vehicle manufacturer to
quickly became a huge success and received
convert all its engines to this economical and
the ÖkoGlobe Award in 2011 and the Green Bus
environmentally friendly, electronically con-
Award in 2012 for its sustainable concept.
trolled injection method. MAN also modernised the light and medium series by introduc-
The development of resource-saving and
1/2015
“This century-old
success story
wrote the basis
for a future filled
with ideas and an
innovative spirit.”
Metropolis research vehicle conceptualised
development for commercial vehicles. Utilis-
by MAN is currently in its test phase.
ing a two-stage turbocharger, the frugal Euro
6 diesel engines reach up to 640 hp.
Compressed natural gas (CNG) and biogas
are already available as alternatives. Engines
suitable for CNG can also run on biogas in an
Dr. Georg Pachta-Reyhofen,
Chief Executive Officer, MAN SE
driving factors in today’s product devel-
almost CO2 -neutral manner, as exemplified
opment include sustainability and corporate
by the new Lion’s City GL CNG natural gas ar-
climate goals, as well as policy frameworks
ticulated vehicle that won the “Bus of the Year
and the limited availability of fossil fuels.
2015” award. The established range of natural
MAN is therefore investigating the advanced
gas city buses will be supplemented by trucks
development of various alternative drive con-
with a CNG drive in 2016.
cepts. In future, hybrid drives in commercial
Future-forecast analysts investigate global
ing the TGL and the TGM in 2005. Meeting
environmentally f riendly vehicles has­
vehicles will be part of the drive concept in all
megatrends and define the direction for devel-
Euro 4, the exhaust gas standard at the time,
always been one of the main objectives of
application areas. Urban buses already use a
oping future vehicle generations. In its pre-
could be achieved through a combination of
MAN Truck & Bus. Meeting the latest exhaust
serial diesel/electric hybrid drive. As for the
development, MAN is working on vehicles that
exhaust gas recycling and particle filters
gas standard Euro 6 was a challenge met by
commercial vehicles sector, MAN introduced
no longer require a driver for certain activities,
without any additives such as AdBlue. Two
MAN in 2012 with its latest generation of TG
the TGX Hybrid at the 2014 IAA exhibit as a
such as safety vehicles securing motorway
years later, two models were to succeed the
vehicles. These fulfil the strictest require-
concept vehicle for a TCO-optimised truck hy-
construction sites. These and other entirely
TGA in the heavy-duty series: While the TGX
ments with maximum fuel efficiency. In the
brid drive in long-distance transport. An all-
new ideas will serve MAN Truck & Bus in
is designed for long-distance transport, the
autumn of 2014, MAN introduced the latest
electrically-operated heavy truck with Range
continuously driving the advancement of
TGS operates in the areas of traction and
engine generation D38, representing the
Extender for operating in urban environs, the
state-of-the-art commercial vehicles in future.
2005
Introduction of the D20 Common Rail
engine series offers an entirely new,
electronically controlled injection
technology.
The MAN Hybrid
city bus enters
series production.
2007
In the heavy-duty truck series, the TGA
develops into the MAN TGS and TGX models.
Both are awarded the “Truck of the Year
2008” title by trade journalists.
While MAN has built commercial vehicles for
a century, the historical roots of today’s MAN
Group can be traced back to three starting
points: the founding of the St. Antony ironworks in Oberhausen in 1758 as well as the
Sandersche Maschinenfabrik in 1840 and
the establishment of the Eisengießerei und
Maschinenfabrik Klett & Comp in Nuremberg
in 1841. In 1878, the St. Antony ironworks
merged with two other ironworks in the Ruhr
area to form the “Gutehoffnungshütte” (GHH),
while the two southern German predecessor
companies merged to form Maschinenfabrik
Augsburg-Nürnberg AG in 1898 – abbreviated
to the name MAN. From 1893 to 1897, Rudolf
Diesel developed the first diesel engine in this
Augsburg factory, which provided the basis
for later engine generations in MAN’s
­commercial vehicle construction. In 1921,
MAN and GHH merged to form the company
still existing today, which has been part of ­
the VW Group since 2011.
The new D38 Euro 6 engines are
offered for the MAN TGX series with
520 hp to 640 hp.
2011
Photos: Historical Archive MAN Truck & Bus
2004
250 years of
MAN history
2014
2010
The market launch of the TGL
and TGM models in the light- and
medium-weight class from
7.5 to 26 tonnes completes the
MAN Trucknology Generation.
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­c urrent culmination of 100 years of engine
Return of a
legend: The
double-decker
NEOPLAN
Skyliner re-enters
the market.
2012
2015
The articulated natural gas Lion’s City
GL CNG is named “Bus of the Year”.
Premiere: Euro-6 compliant MAN TG vehicles
in the TGL, TGM, TGS and TGX series
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Imperial Cargo keeps
counting on MAN
For a green future: MAN intends
to cut CO2 emission levels
of 2008 by 25% until 2020.
Futuristic design: Presented at the 2014 IAA trade show,
the MAN TGX Hybrid demonstrates the advantages of a
hybrid drive with lower CO2 emissions and fuel usage.
Hybrid truck concept
Climate goal in sight
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operated with two trailers attached, ex-
the logistics expert Imperial Cargo has
plains Theron. “Each truck transports a
just expanded its fleet by adding 60 MAN
payload of around 36 tonnes. The TGS
TGS trucks for long-haul transport. The
of fers the per fect balance between
60 new vehicles will cover on average
performance, payload and efficient fuel
16,000 kilometres per month, or practi-
consumption, so the overall operating
cally 200,000 kilometres in a year. They
costs achieved will set new standards.
supplement the 44 TGS vehicles already
Our drivers are delighted with the MAN
owned by the company.
vehicles, as they are very comfortable and
Christo Theron, Managing Director of
easy to handle. Another important factor
the Imperial Cargo Group, trusts his posi-
for us is the customer service we receive
Hybrid drives are likely to play an impor-
tive experience with MAN’s TGS model in
from MAN’s branch in Cape Town. Re-
tant role in powering the commercial vehicles
the past: “We subject every new truck that
sponse times are short, and we are in reg-
of the future. With its TGX Hybrid, MAN has
we add to our fleet to strenuous tests,
ular contact with them for planning our
for the first time introduced a hybrid vehicle
especially with regard to fuel consump-
scheduled servicing.” Imperial Cargo
concept for long-distance transport. The
tion. The MAN TGS vehicles in our long-
serves long-distance routes in South Af-
truck is powered by a parallel hybrid system,
haul fleet score impressively with a 10%
rica and Namibia, as well as in the neigh-
combining a 440-hp diesel engine and an
lower consumption rate compared with
bouring countries of Zimbabwe, Zambia,
electric engine with an output of 130 kilo-
other brands.” The trucks are typically
Angola, Botswana and Mozambique.
watts. While the diesel engine serves as the
main drive, the electrical motor operates in
overrun mode and as a generator when braking. Thereby regained energy is stored in a
battery and utilised in uphill road conditions
to support the diesel engine torque. With its
In 2014, the MAN Group saved more than
more efficient technologies in the production
fuel savings, the TGX Hybrid reduces its CO2
105,000 tonnes of CO2 as compared with the
process, but also optimised heating and
emissions by approximately 8%.
reference year 2008, which amounts to more
ventilation systems or the use of renewable
than 19% less harmful climate gas. According-
energy sources.
ly, the company succeeded in reducing its CO2
One outstanding measure contributing to
emissions by another 5% compared with the
climate targets at MAN Truck & Bus was the
previous year. As MAN takes its corporate re-
installation of a photovoltaic system at its
sponsibility for climate protection seriously,
Pinetown site in South Africa. Since December
the company developed a climate strategy in
2014, the system has supplied the truck and
2011. The target: a reduction of annual CO2
bus chassis production plant with clean ener-
emissions at all production sites by 25% until
gy. This makes Pinetown a climate-neutral site
2020 in comparison with the base year 2008.
as of 2015, while the solar system also renders
That amounts to 135,000 tonnes less CO2 each
it independent of energy price fluctuations.
year, roughly the equivalent of emissions
Thus, the investment will be amortised in just
produced by a small German town of 15,000
a few years. Another example of environmen-
residents. With the results for 2014, MAN has
tal protection initiatives is MAN Diesel &
taken another step towards reaching this
Turbo’s site in Frederikshavn, Denmark, where
target. The successful outcome has resulted
a system recovering the exhaust heat from
from a multitude of measures to effectively
an engine testing centre supplies about 250
reduce CO2 emissions. These include not only
households with district heating.
300
TGS for Egypt
Photos: Shutterstock, MAN
The photovoltaic system renders the MAN plant in
Pinetown, South Africa, a climate-neutral site.
based in South Africa and Namibia,
Petroleum Arrows, Egypt’s national
company for fuel logistics, is modernising its fleet with the addition of 300 MAN
tractor-trailer units. The company has
maintained MAN trucks in its fleet for
decades. The associated tanker
semitrailers will be delivered by Egyptian
MAN importer Gorica.
MAN TGS power for Africa: The trucks of the South African logistics company Imperial Cargo
operate in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Botswana and Mozambique.
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815
The world’s
largest engine
Alongside the MAN B&W 12S90ME-C Mark 9.2,
an adult human being looks positively tiny. It is, af-
buses for german rail
DB Regio Bus, Germany’s largest bus
travel provider, placed an order with
MAN Truck & Bus for up to 435
municipal and regional buses for 2015
and 2016, amounting to a value of
around €100 million. The subsidiary of
Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) retains the
option of ordering an additional 380
municipal and regional buses for the
years 2017 and 2018. The framework
agreement with MAN specifies modern
municipal and regional buses of models
MAN Lion’s City, MAN Lion’s City Ü and
MAN Lion’s City G/GÜ.
ter all, the largest engine ever built. Measuring
more than 15 metres in height, the two-stroke diesel
engine provides the drive power for yet another
record-breaking ship: The CSCL Globe, which is currently the largest seafaring vessel in the world.
Owned by China Shipping Container Lines Co. Ltd.
(CSCL), the container ship is just under 400 metres
long and 58.60 metres wide, and can hold 19,000
standard containers. It set off on its maiden voyage
in early 2015.
Controlling costs with MAN’s TCO tool
The MAN B&W diesel engine has a maximum
performance of 69,709 kilowatts, with 84 revolu-
When purchasing a new truck, overall
Optimizer tool. Available on the MAN website,
tions per minute. For its deployment on the CSCL
cost calculation ought to place a strong em-
this online calculator allows for listing all the
Globe, however, it had been scaled down to 56,900
phasis on the total cost of ownership (TCO) –
important factors, such as fuel consumption
kilowatts. The engine was built at HHI-EMD, a sub-
namely the total operating costs for the vehi-
and the cost of repairs and servicing. In addi-
sidiary of the South Korean company Hyundai
cle from procurement through retirement. To
tion, it shows how intelligent MAN solutions
Heavy Industries Ltd.
enable customers to work out the TCO of their
provide the basis for cutting costs and profi-
Based in Shanghai, China Shipping Container
future MAN truck or bus in a fast and reliable
ciently maximise potential. The TCO calcula-
Lines Co. Ltd. is one of the largest container ship-
fashion, MAN Truck & Bus now offers a TCO
tor can be found at > www.man.eu/tco-optimizer
ping companies in the world. CSCL belongs to the
China Shipping Group, which has ordered engines
for other container ships from MAN Diesel & Turbo
in the past.
Market leader for the 12th time
David and Goliath: The MAN B&W
12S90ME-C Mark 9.2 is about
eight times as tall as a grown man.
anfavea, brazil’s Association of Automotive Manufacturers,
has confirmed MAN Latin America’s market leadership position for
Big order from Belgium
trucks in Brazil for the twelfth year in succession. The company
finished the year 2014 with 36,157 licensed vehicles on the roads.
On the list of the top ten truck sellers in Brazil, MAN Latin
The major transport company H.Essers, based in Genk,
Belgium, has asked MAN to supply 700 TGX vehicles. The logistics
tained its first place. The truck comes equipped with an efficient
specialist known for its characteristic red and white truck designs
275-hp engine as well as cost-cutting EGR emission technology,
and is suitable for short-, medium- or long-haul transport operations. The light VW Delivery 8.160 truck came in second place with
5,742 units, while the VW Delivery 10.160 finished in ninth place.
The company also scored rather well in the category of buses,
taking second position with 6,480 licenced vehicles.
MAN Latin America is the largest truck manufacturer in South
America and operates one of the world’s most advanced production sites for trucks and buses with its plant in Resende.
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Ahead of the pack again: With its top model VW Constellation 24.280,
MAN Latin America is market leader for trucks in Brazil for the 12th time.
Photos: Deutsche Bahn AG, shotshop, MAN
America is also represented by three truck models. With 7,673
registered units, the “VW Constellation 24.280 6x2” model main-
thereby continues its long standing partnership with MAN. In
making its purchasing decision, H.Essers company relied on a
comparison of all shortlisted vehicles based on straightforward
TCO (total cost of ownership) criteria. The TGX with Euro 6 compliance emerged as the clear winner. The H.Essers fleet consists of
1,250 trucks, with 95% supplied by MAN. Other than the quality of
the vehicles, H.Essers also values MAN’s comprehensive customer
In MAN we trust: 700 MAN TGX trucks in the company’s typical red and white colours
were ordered by the major Belgian freight forwarding company H.Essers.
service. H.Essers has some 3,900 employees working at 37 offices
in 11 European countries.
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Pioneer: Stockholm’s municipal
transport relies on renewable fuels,
with numerous urban coaches
powered by gas and hybrid drives.
Stockholm
Välkommen
ombord!
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Photo: ALIMDI.NET / Erich Fend
Stockholm is a metropolis that unites environmental
conservation, economic growth and quality of life.
Sweden’s capital is especially progressive with regard to
clean local transport, with MAN supplying the needed
innovative bus technology.
revs up
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All aboard, please! Eva Svensson
drives her MAN gas bus on Line 2,
transporting passengers through the
centre of Stockholm.
S
“I like MAN buses.
They are good for
the environment
and good for us
drivers.”
Eva Svensson, Stockholm bus driver
tockholm may be built close to
public transport. “By late 2015, our entire bus
and around the water, yet the
fleet will operate without any fossil fuels en-
Swedish capital is by no means a
tirely,” adds his executive board colleague
diluted kind of town. Not even in the dark sea-
Karl Orton, who oversees technical opera-
son of the year, when the sun performs merely
tions. Already the market leader in Sweden’s
part time. Winter hibernation in the “Venice of
municipal bus sector with a share of 44%,
the North”? Not likely. Stockholm is multifac-
MAN supplied the lion’s share of this fleet.
eted whatever the season – at once modern,
“An impressive 94% of all buses operated by
historic, cool and laid-back. This metropolis
Keolis in the city of Stockholm come from
succeeds in merging environmental conserva-
MAN,” explains Orton. When considering gas
tion, economic growth and quality of life. In
and hybrid buses, that ratio actually climbs
2010, the European Commission named it the
to 98%. This means that MAN’s lion is more
environmental capital of Europe, the first city
of a presence in Stockholm public transport
to receive this accolade – and for good reason.
than practically any other brand. This close
In the utilisation of renewable fuels,
partnership, says Åkerhielm, is rooted in the
Stockholm’s local transport authorities have
fact that since 2004, MAN has not only sup-
long been a pioneer. The first ethanol vehicles
plied reliable vehicles that are much appreci-
were in service as early as the 1990s, with
ated by drivers, but has also delivered a com-
biogas and biodiesel fuel platforms following
prehensive package of attractive terms and
in 2004 and 2010, respectively. Finally, the
services.
first hybrid-drive vehicles were introduced in
94%
of MAN buses
Nearly all the buses operated by Keolis
in Stockholm are supplied by MAN – in
the hybrid and gas category, that ratio
reaches 98%.
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MAN received its latest order from
of ­numerous bus lines to negotiate the 14 ur-
Keolis in December 2013, for 52 hybrids, 72
ban districts, in addition to underground and
biodiesel and 71 gas buses of the Lion’s City
metropolitan railway lines. Buses in red or
class. And these buses are equipped to the
off from a bus depot in the Södermalm dis-
Keolis not only entrusted Svensson with the
blue, identified by two- or three-digit num-
hilt: “The hybrid variant comes with a serial
trict – one of three bus depots run by Keolis in
job of test-driving the MAN hybrid variant,
bers, serve the municipal area and surround-
system that is ideal for heavy-duty urban bus-
Stockholm’s centre. This is where a partial
she was also selected to leave the Södermalm
ing region. The central “Blåbusslinjer” are
es,” reports Robert Staimer, an MAN expert in
fleet of the gas-driven MAN vehicles is
depot with the first of the new MAN gas buses
numbered 1 to 4, using articulated vehicles
alternative drives. It includes a high-perfor-
parked, fuelled, washed and serviced. At the
for regular line service. She talks enthusiasti-
that are 18 metres long and painted blue. Car-
mance capacitor – called “Ultracap” – for en-
same time, this facility is a central point of
cally about the new technology, including the
rying about 65,000 passengers per workday,
ergy storage and a six-cylinder 250-hp diesel
call for drivers who operate the buses sta-
totally smooth gear changes and the smart
Line 4 is the most heavily used in the city. The
engine as a generator drive. While MAN’s
tioned here. Keolis employs more than 1,250
braking process. “And the quiet, those sound-
interesting aspect about Stockholm’s ap-
Lion’s City Hybrid bus received its market
drivers in urban Stockholm, with about 13%
less doors. Just like heaven.”
proach: The entire gas bus fleet is powered ex-
introduction in 2010, MAN can look back on
of the workforce being women. One female
clusively by biogas made from municipal
decades worth of tradition in the gas bus sec-
driver, who is absolutely familiar with
It’s 2.46 pm at the Spårvägsmuseet stop,
wastewater. It sounds like a fairy tale from the
tor. The first MAN bus running on municipal
manoeuvring 18-metre juggernauts, is Eva
not far from the depot. Svensson pulls up
German storytellers Brothers Grimm – as if
gas made its appearance as early as 1943, fol-
Svensson. “My father was a bus driver. And I
punctually with her blue, gas-powered bus,
gold could be spun from more than just straw
lowed in 1992 by the SL 202, which uses com-
always liked driving cars – and especially the
serving Line 2 that connects Barnängen and
up here in Europe’s north.
pressed natural gas (CNG). The current CNG
big ones,” says the dark-blonde native of
Norrtull – one of her favourite routes. “There
“Stockholm operates the largest fleet of
engine is based on a high-end natural gas in-
Stockholm, when recalling her career choice
are plenty of passengers – but not quite the
biogas and hybrid buses in the world,” says
jector that sets new standards in terms of dos-
29 years ago. While a young girl, she had
Magnus Åkerhielm, Chairman of the Execu-
ing precision and gas density. Both drive vari-
tive Board of Keolis Sverige. The company is
ants are compliant with Euro 6 standards.
Sweden’s second-largest as well as Stock-
On the trail of an MAN Lion’s City on its
holm’s largest bus line operator for regional
daily tour of the Swedish metropolis: It sets
Photos: Daniel Blom
Stockholm
2014. Visitors and locals can rely on a network
wished to change the world and make it a bet-
Blue giant – the buses numbered 1 to 4 operate in
Stockholm’s urban centre.
same squeeze as on line 4.” This afternoon,
among those boarding is Matilda Johansson,
ter place. And until this very day, she still
from Karlskrona and studying in Stockholm.
views herself not just as a bus driver, but rath-
She takes the bus every day “because it’s
er a kind of “environmental worker”, she says.
­b etter for the environment when we all­
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Clean fleet: The gas buses (left)
and hybrid buses supplied by
MAN support Stockholm in its
environmental conservation efforts.
“By the end of 2015,
our bus fleet will
operate without any
fossil fuels.”
Karl Orton, Technology Manager of Keolis Sverige AG
CO2-neutral: The Stockholm buses use processed
biogas for the drive.
share transport, rather than travelling sepa-
pollution. Gaining an overview is quite a
rately”. The journey progresses through the
challenge. Once again, Robert Staimer shares
historic Gamla Stan district, then continues
his experience: “With hybrid buses, the re-
to Östermalm, Norralm and finally Vasastan.
duction in diesel consumption and CO2 emis-
The bus has filled up – almost all the seats are
sions amounts to about 25% on annual aver-
taken. Most passengers use the bus for rather
age.” Maintenance requirements are only
short trips of five stops at most. For commut-
moderately higher than those for standard
ing to and from work, like Daniel Öström. Or
diesel buses – especially considering that the
– like Emily Andy, from China, who moved to
Ultracaps’ service life is designed to coincide
Stockholm for love – to pick up the children.
with the service life of the vehicle itself, thus
Both appreciate being able to travel in an en-
not necessitating replacement, as do compet-
vironmentally friendly, modern vehicle. “Al-
itors’ models. In the case of gas buses, calcu-
though it’s even more important,” they both
lations are a little more complicated, as vehi-
add, “that the buses arrive on time.” Fredrik
cle profitability is tied to the type and cost of
­Å kesson, who is taking the bus today because
utilised gas. Just in terms of CO2 emissions
his car broke down, considers it important
there are vast differences: Fuels derived from
that buses should be able to run on biogas or
fossil natural gas already save 20% over fossil
with hybrid drives. Even though he regards
diesel, yet with biogas, savings amount to
the cost of tickets as far too high.
more than 95%– a value reached only by
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from renewable sources. The Keolis executives Åkerhielm and Orton put it in a nut-
the acquisition of gas and hybrid vehicles
shell: “Both the idea of recycling and energy
runs between 15% to 30% higher than pur-
production without any fossil fuels represent
chasing standard diesel buses. Whether the
an actual mantra in ­Sweden.” Thus, their
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Surpassing all expectations, the team coach of
FC Bayern Munich carries
goalie Neuer & co. safely
and comfortably to their
matches. The luxury coach
was built at MAN’s ultramodern plant in Ankara.
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wathes of mist drift across the
record-breaking champions. Some 300 invited
empty stage, with the outline of a
guests, including Bayern legend Paul Breitner,
coach eventually appearing on a
double winner Thiago Alcántara, as well as ex-
curtain in the background. Amidst flying
ecutive board member and sports manager
sparks, the stage is ablaze with light. Quick as a
Matthias Sammer, witnessed the presentation
flash, the illusionist Julius Frack pulls back the
on the esplanade of the Allianz Arena. “The
curtain, and all of a sudden it appears: an MAN
coach is an important entity for the team and
Lion’s Coach L Supreme in fiery red – the new
we are very happy to be starting into our
team coach of the FC Bayern Munich football
new season with this new vehicle,” observed
club. With this spectacular show, MAN handed
Sammer. Until this point in time, however,
over the luxury vehicle in August 2014 to the
the team coach had literally come a long way,
Photo: MAN
In a league of its own
Showcase plant: MAN’s coach
works in Ankara is renowned for
its excellent work – as FC Bayern
Munich is also aware.
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“The bus offers all
that a football team
could wish for.”
Paul Breitner, Brand Ambassador of FC Bayern Munich
The app contains a
film about the
vehicle construction
in Ankara.
Proud of their product: Some MAN
employees in Ankara wore their
FC Bayern jerseys during the bus
production process.
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having been built almost 2,000 kilometres
person project team in Ankara, which fol-
away from Munich, at MAN’s plant near Tur-
lowed the coach through every construction
key’s capital of Ankara.
phase. Production begins with structural
work, when the skeleton of what eventually
man’s production of commercial vehi-
becomes the team coach is first welded
cles in Turkey dates back to 1966, when the
together and later serves as the base on which
truck plant in Istanbul became the company’s
to mount the inner and outer sheet metal
first production site outside of Germany. With
plates. For measurement control purposes,
more than 1,600 employees, the Ankara plant
one randomly chosen vehicle is analysed pre-
is MAN’s largest and most modern coach pro-
cisely each day at the plant’s 3D Centre: A la-
duction facility today. The assembly of urban,
ser tracker compares some 700 measurement
long-distance and touring coaches for the
points all over the coach, with accuracy down
MAN and NEOPLAN brands spreads over an
to a tenth of a millimetre. The cathode dip
area of around 320,000 square metres. The
painting facility, which is one of the most ad-
Lion’s Coach L Supreme of FC Bayern also
vanced in all of Europe, first provided the
joined the line here on 21 March 2014. For
Bayern team coach with a chemical coating
about two years, all coach models – ranging
for corrosion protection, followed by a paint
from the Bayern footballers’ flagship to the
job in the team’s characteristic colours. This
unassuming municipal bus – have been man-
special shade proved a real challenge for the
ufactured on a single production line. This
paint professionals: Several coats were neces-
renders production highly flexible and effi-
sary to achieve a perfect match. The next stop
cient. Vehicle completion takes only 22 days.
was the pre-assembly station, where the
Overall, the site has a technical capacity of
coach was fitted with tinted windows, an air-
3,400 vehicles per year.
conditioning system, axles and its Euro 6
In order to build the FC Bayern team
engine, a 480-hp power pack from the plant in
coach, MAN specifically set up a special nine-
Nuremberg. Prior to its installation, the elaborate cabling for the exclusive interior was addressed, followed by interior panelling, the
dashboard and the premium leather seats.
After receiving its final touches, the Lion’s
Coach L Supreme was thoroughly checked
once more during various tests and finally
A vision in red: At the Allianz Arena,
MAN officially handed over the new
luxury coach to FC Bayern Munich.
handed over to sales for the last inspection
round. Until delivery, the vehicle had to undergo a total of seven quality checks.
the new fc bayern team coach was
explains. “The high-tech standard of this
The luxury vehicle was received with
ready for shipment to Germany in early May
coach is no less fabulous than the football ex-
enormous enthusiasm by FC Bayern players
2014, with about 1,000 MAN employees in
pertise of the FC Bayern team itself.”
and managers alike. “There’s no comparison
Before the lavish unveiling ceremony at
to previous models. This new coach offers all
naturally, they are proud to think that a top
the Allianz Arena, the Lion's Coach L Supreme
that a football team could wish for or need,”
team like Bayern Munich will be on the road
still needed to receive its exclusive interior
commented Paul Breitner. Absolutely the top
in their creation. “As I spent two years living
features, including a full service entertain-
coach for a top team. And not least due to the
in Munich, the ‘Bavarian’ coach was very spe-
ment centre, 19-inch LCD screens, WLAN, a
commitment and passion of the employees at
cial for me,” says Kartal Erköy, production
sound system, retractable tables, leg rests and
MAN’s plant in Ankara.
manager in the fittings department. “We
a fully equipped kitchen. Finally, the decor for
sometimes need to work night and day
the current season was applied by hand
Find a video on the assembly of the
through a foil, with the sides adorned by the
FC Bayern coach at MAN’s Ankara plant under
team’s logo and an oversized FC Bayern shirt.
the link > www.man.eu/discovermanfcbayernbus
to build such a complex vehicle, but we do
it gladly and with so much motivation,” he
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Photo: MAN
Ankara involved in building the coach. And
3 400
vehicles
MAN’s production site in Ankara builds
3,400 coaches every year – ranging from
simpler municipal types to a unique
model for FC Bayern Munich.
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Addition to the
coach family
O
ffering its customers tailormade solutions has always been
part of MAN’s business philoso-
phy. The segment of standardised long-distance coaches is currently experiencing rapid
growth figures throughout Europe, yet customers have very specific requirements that
are not easily reconciled. Demands might encompass features typical for long-distance
Amidst high demand for standard long-distance buses, operating
conditions remain a challenge. The new MAN Lion’s Intercity was
tailored to specifically meet the requirements of this segment.
290
horsepower
A highly efficient D08 common rail
engine powers the two-axle coach
manufactured by MAN.
coaches, such as generous stowage room or an
aerodynamic design, while the purchasing
price of vehicles ought to remain rather low.
friendly furnishings: Materials and designs
MAN therefore developed a specific product
used inside are resistant to dirt, while the
to exactly meet these expectations: the MAN
smooth surfaces used in the interior –
Lion’s Intercity.
including the floor – make for easy cleaning
“During the development process for the
and therefore an improved TCO ratio. Both
MAN Lion’s Intercity, we focused on the over-
the passenger area and the driver’s cab are de-
all operating costs, namely the Total Cost of
signed for comfort and practicality. In the
Ownership, or TCO,” explains Florian Rott,
MAN Lion’s Intercity segment, customers do
Product Marketing Buses & Coaches at MAN
not expect to find an on-board WC or a kitch-
Truck & Bus. “Our customers value a light-
en – a distinguishing difference to the new
weight design, maintenance and repair
MAN Lion’s Regio coach. On the other hand,
friendliness, and economical fuel consump-
the option of a removable landing allows for
tion.” One of the many features significantly
the accommodation of wheelchairs or prams.
contributing to achieve this target is the new
Considering the fact that the MAN Lion’s
MAN D08 Common Rail engine, a smaller and
Intercity is typically deployed as a school bus,
therefore lighter unit with a cubic capacity of
there are absolutely no compromises made in
just 6.9 litres. This variation alone resulted in
terms of safety. The vehicle has a very com-
weight savings of at least 450 kilos. The new
prehensive set of standard safety features, in-
and especially efficient air-conditioning sys-
cluding an electronic braking system, an
tem also reduces vehicle weight by a further
emergency braking assistant, an electronic
65 kilos. As air drag and associated fuel con-
stability programme and a fire warning sys-
sumption play an important role in long-dis-
tem. “On request, all of MAN’s available safety
tance transport – as opposed to urban traffic
systems can be applied to the MAN Lion’s In-
– MAN engineers paid particular attention to
tercity,” emphasises Florian Rott. In addition,
aerodynamic considerations. Among other
the elaborate ring-spar construction shape of
characteristics, the Lion’s Intercity features
the MAN Lion’s Intercity already conforms to
an arched, slightly slanted panoramic front
the ECE R66.02 mandatory standard, which
window and a sharp tear-off edge in the rear.
comes into effect as of 2017. It offers improved
safety in case of a rollover – the first coach in
Robustness and reliability are not just
its segment to do so..
Photo: MAN
values generally associated with MAN, but
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The new MAN Lion’s Intercity is
customised for long-distance and
connecting services, as well as
school commutes.
play a larger than average role in this coach
Discover more details about the distinc-
segment. “The MAN Lion’s Intercity is built
tive design, numerous applications and out-
for strenuous daily use,” explains Florian
standing security features of the MAN Lion’s
Rott. The coach not only scores well in terms
Intercity in our interactive web special at
of reliability, but also because of its user-
> www.man.eu/lionsintercity
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Closer to
the clouds
Night drive: En route to Milan,
the Giosy Tours’ NEOPLAN
Skyliner passes Lake Lugano.
A legend returns: Now in its fifth generation, the NEOPLAN Skyliner coach
debuts once again in 2015. Coach operators, drivers and passengers alike
are impressed by its outstanding features of economy, safety, design and
comfort – and not least the spectacular views.
Coach with a view: The generous panoramic
windows of the NEOPLAN Skyliner offer
passengers an almost 360-degree perspective.
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Photos: Claudio Bader
T
inny loudspeaker announce-
the Ticino bus company offers several regular
ments in Italian waft from plat-
services daily to Malpensa. When the coach
form 2. In the bustling parking
pulls up, travellers are dazzled: As the flagship
zone of the Lugano railway sta-
of Giosy Tours, this NEOPLAN Skyliner is a
tion, they sonorously announce
bright red double-decker touring coach, four
the departure of long-distance
metres high, 15 metres long and 2.55 metres
trains destined for Chiasso or “Milano Cen-
wide. The three-dimensional convexity of the
trale”. Since 1874, trains have been departing
windshield, the seamlessly smooth bodywork,
from Lugano, tucked away in Switzerland’s
as well as flush-mounted doors and hatches,
southernmost Italian-speaking corner, head-
lend the 505-hp vehicle a spectacularly dy-
ing further south to Italy or due north via the
namic silhouette.
505
horsepower
The NEOPLAN Skyliner is powerful and
efficient. The MAN TipMatic transmission
and a drag coefficient value of 0.41 result
in economical fuel consumption.
Gotthard Tunnel. As there are no rail connections to Milan’s Malpensa airport, however,
“It’s always a special moment when the
flight passengers are lined up at the Giosy
Skyliner drives up,” comments Corrado
Tours bus stop on Piazzale Besso, just behind
Bernasconi. The driver enjoys how people
the station. Based not far away in Cadenazzo,
on the street turn their heads to look at his
In the app: Ride along
with Corrado Bernasconi
and his passengers on the
NEOPLAN Skyliner.
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Streamlined: Compared with other double-deckers without an
aerodynamically optimised design, the Skyliner reduces fuel
consumption by up to 5%.
1/2015
coach. “I appreciate the design, and the many
else.” Right after the exhibit, he purchased his
functional details at my workstation,” enthus-
favoured model – the first NEOPLAN Skyliner
es the driver. The 50-year-old especially val-
to operate in Switzerland.
ues the high safety standards, which are also
Double-decker buses seem to run in the
a major priority for passengers, he says. Today,
Bassi family. Many years ago, Lino Bassi intro-
travellers on board are joined by both the
duced the first double-decker to Switzerland’s
founder as well as the managing director of
Ticino canton. “It had room for 50 passengers,
Giosy Tours. Lino Bassi greets travellers with
featuring really swish furnishings on the bot-
a classic “Salve” and wholeheartedly partici-
tom floor with bistro seating,” he recalls. “All
pates in stowing away the luggage. Now 83, he
the same, there’s no comparison with the
founded the company 35 years ago and hand-
technology and comfort of today.” Coach en-
ed over management to his son Matthias just
trepreneur Matthias Bassi explains his choos-
two years ago. A trained automotive mechan-
ing the Skyliner mainly because of the MAN
ic, 44-year-old Matthias has built up a mod-
drive’s efficiency and the powerful high-
ern fleet, comprising 15 vehicles with capaci-
torque engine with 505 hp and a cubic capaci-
ties ranging from nine to 79 seats. “We have
ty of 12.4 litres. He was equally impressed by
the right fit for all purposes and all kinds of
the automated MAN TipMatic transmission
travel,” he states. Matthias Bassi first saw the
system, which facilitates a gear-changing
Skyliner "live" at an exhibition in Rimini,
strategy to maximise fuel savings. Since the
which was enough of an impression to make
Skyliner has a drag coefficient comparable
up his mind: “It had to be this one, nothing
to that of a modern mid-category van, Bassi
Relaxed journey: Especially the
upper deck offers passengers
a seat to relax and enjoy the
great vistas.
considers the double-decker coach “an eco-
travelling on the E35 Autostrada, the land-
nomical vehicle with top scores for environ-
scape lies hidden behind low-hanging clouds
mental friendliness.” From regular customer
and rolling fog, yet gusts of wind occasionally
surveys, Matthias Bassi is aware that passen-
tear the greyish curtain aside and offer a vista
ger satisfaction is based on a variety of quality
of snow-sprinkled mountains and hills, nes-
features offered by the NEOPLAN coach. “One
tled into by hamlets and charming country
crucial factor is the sense of safety, combined
villas. Even a grey day like this offers a worth-
with the sporty and dynamic design, the priv-
while journey to those willing to open their
ileged views, seating comfort and a thorough-
eyes to the experience.
ly airy sense of space. Our customers appreciate all these aspects,” says Bassi.
“Terminal uno,” announces Bernasconi’s
voice over the onboard intercom, as the
"It’s always a special
moment when the
Skyliner drives up."
Corrado Bernasconi, driver with Giosy Tours
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Suitable stowage: The NEOPLAN
travel coach provides plenty of
room for passenger luggage.
Photos: Claudio Bader
Skyliner comes to a halt at Milan’s Malpensa
The new NEOPLAN
Skyliner: comfort at
the highest level
NEOPLAN launched its double-decker class
in 1967, with currently more than 4,000
Skyliners in service all over the world.
Scheduled for market delivery as of the
third quarter 2015, the coming generation
includes a range of new technological highlights:
E fficient Euro 6 drive with GPSsupported cruise control EfficientCruise
The trip to the airport begins. Four me-
airport. He opens the luggage compartment
tres above the road, the journey on the upper
and hands the passengers their suitcases and
deck assumes a unique and elevated flair. The
bags. A young woman rewards him with a
6 cylinders / 12.4-litre cubic capacity
large-scale panoramic windows offer passen-
farewell smile. “I’m happy when my passen-
gers an open view of almost 360 degrees in all
gers are happy,” says the driver, aptly summa-
aximum torque 2,300 newton metres
M
at 1,000 to 1,400 revs per minute
directions. “That’s the particular charm of the
rising his relationship with the Skyliner. “And
A utomated TipMatic transmission system
Skyliner,” says Bassi. A feeling of being closer
they do enjoy travelling in such a unique,
to the clouds. On the left, Monte Brè and
comfortable and safe vehicle.”
Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)
and electronically controlled CDS suspension system
Monte San Salvatore, Lugano’s local mountains, rise up into the sky. Along the way, the
See a video interview with Matthias Bassi
chilly winter day mystically shrouds Lake
and Corrado Bernasconi in the NEOPLAN
Lugano in glistening wafts of mist. While
Skyliner at > www.man.eu/discoverman
371 kilowatt / 505 hp
L ow-floor design for barrier-free, impairment-friendly passenger transport
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The app includes more
photos of Peter Meyer in
action on Fraser Island.
The sandman
Is it a bus? Or is it a truck? The vehicle
that ranger Peter Meyer uses to get around
Fraser Island differs vastly from a serial model: It comprises an MAN driver’s cab with a
bus body behind it – making it perfect for the
special tasks it has to tackle on Fraser Island.
The island is located off the eastern coast of
Australia – and is made entirely of sand.
“While operating on soft sand, you must
maintain an extremely high engine speed, always approaching the red zone,” Peter Meyer
Australian ranger Peter
Meyer has been driving
tourists around Fraser
Island for 20 years.
explains. “Sand seeps in through all the cracks,
while salt water, salt-laden air and mud will
destroy any machine in the long run. I have
been here for 20 years and have driven many
different vehicles. Those coming from MAN
Beach buggy: The 280-hp MAN
vehicle with a bus body never
comes in sight of an asphalt road.
are definitely the most enduring!”
Meyer, 44, is an Australian with German
roots. He uses his MAN vehicle, which has allwheel drive, 28 seats and a 280-hp engine, to
show visitors around the island. And sometimes he actually gets to rescue tourists.
“Quite a few inexperienced private sightseers
come here with their expensive all-wheel vehicles, believing that they can drive anywhere. Ultimately, they get stuck – and I will
pull them out again,” Meyer relates. It won’t
happen to him, as he has a reliable machine
and many years of experience. “Just unloaded, these vehicles weigh 13 tonnes – which
makes tyre pressure all the more important!
I drive with a pressure of 2.75 bar, while 7.6 or
This is done to enlarge the tyre footprint and
thus float over the sand, rather than digging
yourself into a hole.”
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Sand highway: The beach
is Fraser Island’s
motorway. Here, the
maximum speed is
80 kilometres per hour.
Photos: Martin Kaluza
7.9 bar would be standard on asphalt roads.
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Clean
winner
man magazine
Five is an engaging number: More passengers can board and
exit through the five doors of the articulated vehicle.
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F
ive doors for smooth passenger
1
Highlights of the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG:
1 At the ticket validation machine,
passengers can scan tickets purchased by
smartphone. 2 Translucent folding bellows
between the bus sections create a pleasant
and well-lighted atmosphere. 3 An area for
wheelchairs provides barrier-free mobility.
4 An additional fifth door facilitates quick
boarding and alighting of passengers.
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or
fou
r-d
o
or
Its natural gas engine conforms to the strict
entry and exit flows and an excep-
Euro 6 emission values and emits 17% less CO2
tionally clean natural gas drive:
than comparable diesel vehicles. Experts are
These two highlights of the MAN
currently recognizing a revival of natural gas
Lion’s City GL CNG ultimately se-
drive solutions. “Natural gas is an economical-
cured the title “Bus of the Year
ly effective option for reducing CO2 until elec-
2015” for the 18.75-metre articulated bus,
trical drives become commercially attractive,”
which is bestowed by a European jury of trade
says Rudi Kuchta, Head of Bus Sales at MAN.
journalists. “The vehicle makes effective use of
By using biogas or synthetic e-gas, the CNG
the available space and operates exceptionally
model is already almost CO2-neutral and emits
clean,” said jury chairman Stuart Jones. “The
up to 97% less CO2 than a comparable diesel
combination of innovations made MAN a per-
engine when running on 100% biogas. This
suasive winner.” MAN successfully positioned
ratio places it on the same level as a fully elec-
the Lion’s City GL CNG as an ecological vehicle:
tric vehicle. In addition, it is exceptionally
2
3
Photo: MAN
The MAN Lion’s City GL
CNG was voted “Bus of the
Year 2015”. A low-emission
engine and a sophisticated
design with five instead
of four doors helped the
articulated bus in winning
the title.
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Find a movie on the
new MAN Lion’s City
GL CNG in the app.
97 %
less CO2
When utilising 100% biogas, the
natural gas engine of the MAN Lion’s
City GL CNG emits 97% less CO2 than
comparable diesel vehicles do.
economical. Due to significantly lower fuel
their journey. They also ride in a friendly
costs compared with a diesel bus of the same
interior with noticeably better lighting than
class, the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG can save
in other buses: Translucent folding bellows
around 15 percent of its lifecycle costs over a
make the area between the bus sections more
period of 10 years.
inviting, while glass panels in the ceiling and
The jury were also impressed by the inno-
LED light strips illuminate the interior evenly
vative vehicle concept of the bus, aimed at
and create an agreeable atmosphere. All this
urban operations with high passenger turno-
is well received. “Passengers are delighted
ver: With a load capacity of 142 people, the
with the bus,” confirms Thomas Köhn, a bus
articulated bus is the only one on the market
driver in Hamburg. The new urban model is
to feature five doors. As a result, more passen-
also more than satisfying from the drivers’
gers can simultaneously board and exit than
perspective. “It’s great to operate such a mod-
in the case of traditional vehicles, which
ern bus, which actually also supports me in
significantly shortens the waiting time at
doing my job,” marvels Köhn. The three doors
stops. Increased fluctuation reduces travel-
in the rear are opened only by passengers
ling time and thereby also the number of nec-
pressing a button and close automatically,
essary vehicles. During rush hour, the driver
while the inner and outer mirrors of the bus
can electronically block three folding seats
can all be electrically adjusted. Thus, the driv-
thus creating even more standing room.
er can focus entirely on the task of transporting passengers to their destination in an
the bus also offers its passengers a wide
expedient and safe manner.
range of conveniences: They can scan and
validate their smartphone-bought ticket as
well as surf the Internet via WLAN during
A movie on the new MAN Lion’s City GL
CNG can be found at > www.man.eu/boty
Award-winning model: The Lion’s City GL
CNG has an impressively clean natural
gas drive and is designed to handle high
passenger volumes.
Economy teams up with
environmental friendliness.
Bus of the Year 2015.
Higher passenger flow, lower emissions. MAN kann.
Photo: MAN
The MAN Lion’s City GL CNG has been voted Bus of the Year 2015 by an international jury. The distinguished
combination of an environment-friendly gas engine and passenger-oriented interior design is the excellent solution for
inner-urban transportation. The five-door concept speeds up passenger flow and thus saves time for user and operator.
www.man.eu/bus
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MAN kann.
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Pit operations: The MAN dump
loader is a reliable team member
in the Bernburg salt mine.
O
under
ground
nce the iron door slides into
body structure and especially the three-axle
place, the bucking elevator hur-
chassis proved a much bigger challenge. It’s
tles down to a depth of 500 me-
more than eight metres long, with a width just
tres below ground. Once arrived down under,
a few centimetres less than the diameter of
the world has changed entirely: Neon light il-
the transport shaft. That took us three at-
luminates the outer area, an assortment of
tempts.” Once below, the vehicle was reassem-
jeeps awaits. Traversing the mine in all direc-
bled over the course of two weeks until ready
tions is a labyrinth of passages and tunnels. At
for its first mission. Müller remains unper-
a balmy 25°C, a refreshing scent lies in the air:
turbed by the fact that the delivery was not
salt. It is a universal sensation– everything
exactly an easy exercise – and Esco has or-
here consists of salt. Walls and ceilings glitter
dered four more dump load and one skip load
in places, the floor is smooth and hard: To fa-
vehicles from MAN. “It’s much more cost-ef-
cilitate the employment of heavy equipment,
fective for us to convert MAN dumpers than
specific road construction is implemented by
to purchase special mining equipment,” says
using finely grated salt and water. Salt is in the
Grzeschuchna. The vehicles are optimally
air, covering machinery, tools and vehicles.
equipped for tackling subterranean assign-
“Due to the low humidity in here, salt does no
ments. “Those driver’s cabs come with an au-
harm,” says Volker Grzeschuchna. “Yet if you
tomatic fire-extinguishing system and a fil-
brought this jeep back up to the surface, it
tered ventilation system, for example” says
400
kilograms
MAN’s HydroDrive system offers more
traction in off-road conditions. In
addition, trucks with HydroDrive are 400
kilos lighter and lower than conventional
all-wheel vehicles and therefore ideally
suited for operating below ground.
Watch the spectacular
truck transport below
the ground in the app.
would immediately start rusting and fall apart
in a couple of days.”
Grzeschuchna heads M+E Underground
Technology at the European Salt Company
(Esco) in Bernburg an der Saale. The East
German mine has been sourced for salt since
1912 and covers about 25 square kilometres.
Grzeschuchna is below ground every day to
ensure smooth operations. His responsibilities cover not only all electrical equipment, cables, power supply, lighting and the conveyor
belts, but also the vehicle fleet with its massively heavy mining machinery and the
trucks supplied by MAN that were hauled
down to the tunnel in piece parts.
“Moving the new vehicles down here
was a real adventure,” recalls Uwe Müller,
Works Manager at Gress + Zapp Bernburg. The
company is one of MAN’s service partners
Dismantling: The vehicle
is broken down into its
individual components
on the surface.
and specialised in the transport and mainte-
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nance of trucks underground. “We had to dismantle the truck, get the individual parts
Photos: Jörg Gläscher
In the depths of the Bernburg mine, salt is extracted far
beneath the ground. This requires vehicles that can easily cope
with the challenging underground terrain – such as the Euro 6
HydroDrive by MAN. Dismantled into its individual components, the truck is lowered into the pit through a narrow shaft.
down below and reassemble them.” Three mechanics worked for a week to take the vehicle
apart. “Stowing the parts in boxes and lowering them down on a hook was not really an issue,” says Müller, “yet the driver’s cab, the
Precision manoeuvre:
When lowering the chassis
through the shaft, every
centimetre matters.
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“It’s much more
cost-efficient for
us to convert MAN
vehicles.”
Volker Grzeschuchna, Head of M+E Technology at Esco
Thomas Triller, Sales Manager at MAN. The
first work through the theoretical part before
ceiling heights in the tunnels, explains Triller,
going down the mine.” MAN ProfiDrive trains
are rarely a problem, but sometimes still a
the drivers in the safe and economical use of
rather tight fit: “With its operating height of
the vehicles. Below ground, standard driving
3.35 metres, the vehicle can cope with the giv-
techniques are practised, including those for
en ceiling heights.”
dump load trucks, explains the expert. One of
ECOLIFE – FEELING AT HOME ON ANY ROAD
the challenges: “We are navigating tunnels
to safely steer their machinery, drivers
where the terrain becomes rather slick and
receive specific instruction lessons by Heinrich
slippery. In some places, the salt has been
Degenhart, a MAN ProfiDrive trainer. “We
compacted into a surface as smooth as glass.”
The ZF-EcoLife automatic transmission makes no compromises. Whether on plains or in the mountains:
TopoDyn Life, the intelligent drive program, adjusts the shift characteristics to the route profile, thus reducing
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The gear change between the six gears is barely noticeable. The high gear
spread allows driving at a low engine speed even at 80 km/h. The retarder also offers high performance without
compromises. It is actuated smoothly and depending on topography. The dual cooling concept comprising an
integrated oil cooler and an attached retarder oil cooler provides for high temperature resistance. For a long,
excellent drive. ZF-EcoLife. The universal genius. www.zf.com/EcoLife
After one day of training, the men are qualified to operate the vehicles. The reason Esco
chose a model with HydroDrive is that additional traction at the front axle is an option
when needed. “This means improved driving
safety on unsurfaced terrain often found underground,” Triller explains. In addition, the
HydroDrive truck sits lower than a conventional all-wheel vehicle – a considerable
advantage and safety factor in the narrow
tunnels down under. And with its weight reduced by up to 400 kilos, it also consumes less
fuel. Other customers also appreciate the advantages offered by the MAN HydroDrive:
11,000 vehicles have been sold since 2005.
While the roll-off skip loaders transport
spare parts and explosives underground, it is
the task of the MAN dump load vehicles to fill
in the pits no longer extracted for salt. To this
end, the truck carries a load of construction
backfill materials to the upper edge of the pit
and pushes it down – and repeats this action
until the entire cavity is filled. Right beside it
are lumps of salt taller than a human figure.
The pit resembles a cathedral – 30 metres
high, with glittering walls of salt. Lumbering
and groaning, a wheel loader tips the blocks
into the gorge of a shredder, where the saline
substance is broken down and deposited on a
conveyor belt. It will eventually find its way
up, above the surface and into the light of day,
to find use as gritting or table salt.
Grzeschuchna is satisfied. Business is
going well, further acquisitions are in the
pipeline. “The MAN dump loader has perbe ordering more vehicles before the end of
this year.”
On the hook: The truck chassis
is carefully lowered down
the mine and received below.
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Photos: Jörg Gläscher
formed well in the test phase. We’ll probably
Come and visit us
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at the UITP Milan,
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Systematic safety
The app includes a
film about safetyassistance systems.
L
Human beings behind the wheel are the
most important safety factor in road traffic.
MAN supports the work of drivers with a wide
range of innovative assistance systems.
arger than anything else on the
road, buses are fascinating hightech machines. While both their
scale and mass sizes alone award them a special status, it also moves bus operators into
the spotlight in terms of safety and responsibility. MAN, however, does not leave drivers to
their own devices, but rather offers them support through a range of intelligent assistance
systems. In addition to the passive safety
features of all MAN vehicles, these systems
LGS
relieve drivers in both daily driving routines
as well as critical situations, and help to avoid
or at least reduce risks. That is well received by
The Lane Guard
Assistant (LGS) monitors
the road markings and
issues a warning to the
driver when crossing
without indicating.
customers. “The investment in modern driver
assistance systems is an important aspect of
our safety concept,” reports Johann Strasser,
Head of Purchasing and Vehicle Fleet Management at the Vienna-based bus operator Dr.
Richard. “They are joined by seamless vehicle
ACC
EBA
Should the driver fail to
recognise a hazardous
situation in due time, the
Emergency Braking
Assistant (EBA) automatically
initiates an emergency
braking process.
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and driving technique training as other fundamental elements of our strategy.”
esp
The Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP)
intervenes as soon as
the vehicle threatens to
skid and applies the
brakes to individual
wheels as needed.
Many innovations celebrated in the past
as safety milestones have since become
standard – including the Anti-Blocking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS).
Among more recent additions, the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) is the most widely
known. As soon as a vehicle threatens to start
skidding, ESP immediately intervenes – and
Illustration: bjoernson.de
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) monitors and
continuously maintains the
distance to the moving
vehicle ahead.
maintenance routines, instruction courses
much faster than even an experienced bus
driver could manage. The system reduces the
drive momentum and applies the brakes
to individual wheels as needed to stabilise
the vehicle. Especially the monotonous solitude during long hauls or at night represents
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Foresightful assistance:
The Emergency Braking
Assistant (EBA)
intervenes preventively
(visual warning signal in
yellow), should the
driver fail to activate
the brake in time.
Efficient. Durable. Comfortable.
a particular challenge to drivers, and here
down. To this end, distance and speed are
MAN has already rendered support for sever-
monitored through a radar sensor. This sys-
al years with its Lane Guard Assistant (LGS).
tem is closely interlinked with the Emergency
A video camera continuously monitors the
Braking Assistant (EBA). Soon to become man-
road markings. Should they be crossed with-
datory for new bus registrations, it is already
out signalling, a warning beep alerts the driv-
available from MAN and will actually reach
er. Avoiding hazardous situations has entirely
second-generation status, after further devel-
different aspects as well, however. Active Roll
opment, in summer 2015. Whereas the area in
Stabilisation or Continuous Damping Control
front of a vehicle had been controlled by radar
(CDC), for example, reduces dangerous
so far, a camera system is now being added to
moments of inertia torque – which can occur
improve the accuracy of analysis, and make
in case of varying load weights or vehicles
automatic emergency braking even more ef-
with a high gravity centre that can cause con-
fective. Road safety is not just a matter of hu-
siderable lateral forces during braking or
man lives and safety, however, but also plays
swerving manoeuvres. In just split seconds,
an economic role, explains Rudolf Ebner:
CDC adjusts the damping of each individual
“Due to the numerous assistance systems on
shock absorber to reduce the roll movement.
board our vehicles, we not only pay lower in-
The outcome for the driver includes shorter
surance premiums, but also experience less
braking distances, more direct steering and
downtime and greater vehicle availability due
improved safety.
to accident prevention.”
Illustrations: bjoernson.de
The New Goodyear Coach Line.
Despite modern technology, driving comyet interacting with other drivers can
petence and a sense of responsibility are still
also result in risky situations – which is why
expected of bus operators. MAN therefore of-
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is such a popu-
fers support in learning even safer driving
lar assistance system. ACC not only maintains
techniques. MAN’s ProfiDrive training cours-
a continuous distance, but also automatically
es pick up where assistance systems end – or
reduces speed when the vehicle in front slows
rather were not yet forced to act.
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