European Bus System of the Future.

Lions City GL.

On the way to the future.

MAN Lions City GL in the EBSF project. The European Bus System of the Future (EBSF) research project is the largest road-based transport project by the European Commission. The aim is to promote the development of an appealing bus system for future public transport and to relieve the traffic situation, particularly in megacities. The EBSF project is divided into a number of subprojects, in which various development approaches are tested in real-life situations across seven European cities. MAN Truck & Bus is taking part in the EBSF subprojects, in which increasing passenger flow and improving carriage of passengers are central issues. The innovative 18.75 metre-long articulated bus from MAN, Lions City GL, is taking part as a demonstrator vehicle in the test in Budapest, which lasts several months. Every workday, the number 86 bus, which has 46 bus stops along an elevenkilometre inner-city route, takes around 26,000 passengers in each direction. The Lions City GL is specially designed for high volumes of passengers, quick passenger turnaround and optimum comfort. Results from a survey of 400 passengers. n Passengers liked the friendly atmosphere, the overall comfort and the number of seats. n Temperature and noise level were found to be more pleasant. n The positioning and clear visibility of the handrails was appreciated. n 88% of those asked rated the newly developed equipment as good or very good.
Permitted gross weigh Length Width Wheelbase Diesel engine Capacity Power output Max. torque Getriebe 28,000 kg 18,750 mm 2,500 mm 5,875/6,770 mm D2066 LUH47 10,518 cm 2 235 kW/320 hp at 1,900 rpm 1,600 Nm at 1,0001,400 rpm 4-speed automatic gearbox with Sensotop control and integrated Retarder

The EBSF demonstrator Lions City GL

Extensive safety features.

n Eye-catching, colourful handrails. n Light barriers on inward-swinging doors. n Video surveillance in interior.

Flexible passenger space, higher capacity.

n Space for 39 seated and maximum

of 118 standing.
n 9 fold-down seats in the forebody, of

Comparison of passenger change 4-door and 5-door articulated bus

Exchange time of 40 passengers 4-door bus 5-door bus 26 sec

which 7 can be locked by the driver. Comfortable entry and exit

n Retractable ramp and kneeling function. n Easier entry/exit for people with limited mobility. n Area for wheelchair users and pushchairs n Visual signal on the seat shows if the seat
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is available or locked. Five doors for quick passenger turnaround.

n Five 1.25 metre-wide, fully glazed, double-leaf Number of passengers

Lions City GL 16 sec

80 60 40 20 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

opposite central door. Economical, environmentally friendly engine.

n 6-cylinder common rail diesel with

inward-swinging doors.
n Optimised electric drive for short open/close

times and a demonstrably faster entry/exit.

320 hp (235 kW).

n MAN PURE DIESEL technology for

10 sec time saving

EEV emission standard without AdBlue .

Duration of passenger change (sec)

D 112.506/E bv 03121 Printed in Germany Text and illustrations not binding. Subject to changes in the course of technical progress.

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