Solaris has won a tender for 45 double-articulated Urbino 24 electric buses. These electric buses will join the fleet in Liège, Belgium. With winning this tender for as many as 45 of these longest vehicles, it is the largest tender to date for Solaris’s double-articulated buses.
The first part of this order is for 18 units, was secured by Wallonia’s regional transport company (Opérateur de transport de Wallonie – TEC), which manages transport in the city of Liège. From this order the first 5 buses will be delivered in 2025, with the remaining 13 units arriving in 2026. Each of the 24-meter electric buses will be powered by two electric axles. Energy will be supplied by next-generation Solaris High Energy batteries, with a total capacity of approximately 800 kWh per vehicle. These energy storage units will be charged via a plug-in connection. The buses will be equipped with multiple driver-assistance systems, including a 270° camera system monitoring the area around the bus and enhanced visibility cameras in place of mirrors. The buses will offer 50 seats, and passengers will have access
to USB chargers for mobile devices. Modern LED lighting technology will be installed throughout the vehicle. For improved fleet management, the Urbino 24 electric MetroStyle buses will be equipped with the comprehensive eSConnect diagnostic tool, enabling increased operational efficiency and easier maintenance. The 24-meter Solaris bus was first unveiled to the public at Busworld Europe 2019. Solaris has already delivered 50 double-articulated vehicles. Fourteen of these are electric models that serve transport in Aalborg, Denmark. The company has also delivered 36 double-articulated trolleybuses for operators in Prague and Bratislava. (Photo: Miasto Lublin)