TRUCKNOR AS Frode Myre Sales Manager Volvo Truck & Bus distributor Western and south part of Norway 7 dealerships 14 workshops Van Hool bus importer for Norway Public Transport
Strømberg Gruppen Trucks and Buses Industry Renault Trucks Van Hool Buses Commercial Property Shipping Asset Management Turnover 1.125.000.000NOK HQ in Bergen, 420 employees
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Introduction : Who is Van Hool! 55 ha! 4000 employees! 130 different jobs! >80% export! integrated vertical production! Specialised in Tailor made production
Product range Bus Coach Commercial vehicles & container
Bus range Bus Premium bus Diesel Trolley Diesel-hybrid Fuel cell CNG
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Horizon 2025 population circulation pollution fatalities +60% In cities +50% +30% +30% Source: UITP Union Internationale des Transports Publics 2025 PTx2 = Objectif 2025 : Public Transport x 2
Challenges in and around the city (Schematic Generalisation) REGIONAL SUBURBAN CENTRE More in the Centre More people More noise More traffic More pollution and emission More willingness to pay for solutions but less than before due to economic situation. Environment for Transport Solutions Fast execution of solutions needed Conflict Lifetime Bus vs Lifetime technology Emission thinking from Tailpipe to Well-towheel Economic constraints
Van Hool dedicated solutions in and around the city REGIONAL SUBURBAN CENTRE Centre bus Zero-emission Bus system Hybrid Green fuel alternatives Zero-emission in centre Suburban bus with on board energy Hybrid Diesel Gas Fuel cell Regular bus Diesel Gas Fuel cell
Van Hool dedicated solutions in and around the city REGIONAL SUBURBAN CENTRE Centre bus Zero-emission Bus system Hybrid Green fuel alternatives Zero-emission in centre Suburban bus with on board energy Hybrid Diesel Fuel cell Regular bus Diesel Hybrid Fuel cell
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
The BRT concept of Van Hool : Why create a Tramlook design?? = Investigation by Van Hool : The image of the bus is to a large extent the image of the infrastructure. How to bridge this mental framework?
Exqui.City concept by Van Hool : Tram look and Light Metro look
Exqui.City: a new design in a growing BRT market Passengers Operators! Reliable and fast service! Low operator cost! Qualitative journey experience! Drivers comfort and safety! Comfort! Large capacity! Accessibility! Easy maintenance! Green propulsion alternatives
Design philosophy! Combine the flexibility of a bus with the efficiency of light rail! The design reflects the service! A timeless and elegant line! The interior enables fast boarding! A pleasing travelling environment
360 Windows
Reference : Metz! Cantilever seats! Easy cleaning! Open and transparant
Passenger flow! Improved passenger flow in the interior! First door after first axle for optimised access! The interior design enables fast boarding! 4 doors with a total door opening of 4,8 m
Accessibility
Low floor! Full length low floor! Boarding height: 340 mm
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Flexibility of the Bus! Turning radius 12.400 mm! Inside turning radius 5.200 mm! Distance to platform ~50 mm Turning radius R 24m
Driver s cockpit! Focus on driving! Separated driver s cabin! Adjusted ergonomics! More central position of the driver! Pleasing working environment! Separated acclimatisation! Security
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Multi Propulsion Platform Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Multi Propulsion Platform FUEL CELL INDUCTIVE POWER CONDUCTIVE POWER MULTI PROPULSION PLATFORM DIESEL- HYBRID TROLLEY CNG-HYBRID
Leaving the Bus stop & Acceleration mode Controlled acceleration During acceleration energy supplied by the batteries Biogas engine in support @ optimal speed Engine in the rear + noise isolation = comfort for the passenger Low noise when Bus is leaving the bus stop
@ cruising speed @ cruising speed Biogas engine running at optimal speed Batteries are getting loaded
Regeneration of energy during braking During braking Maximum regeneration of brake energy Double traction as of 2015 will further improve the regeneration
Multi Propulsion Platform + Modular future oriented approach Fixed Variable Result! 18 m! 24 m Green vehicle Adjusted to your specific needs! Single or double electric traction motor! Puller chassis! Technical areas +! Diesel-hybrid! CNG-hybrid! Biogas-hybrid! Trolley hybrid! Fuel cell! Inductive power! Conductive power = Develop optimal for optimal energy choice well to wheel ENABLED BY SERIAL HYBRID
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Multi Propulsion Platform Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Modular concept Enabling the future Functional areas easy to reach? YES Upgrade to new technology (batteries) during lifetime? YES Identical buses from the outside different technology inside? YES
References! 9x sold to TEP Parma, Italië 18 m hybrid trolley! 3x sold to TMB Barcelona, Spain 24 m hybrid! 27x sold to Metz Métropole, France 24 m hybrid! 33x sold to TPG Genève,Swiss 18 m trolley! 5x sold to Luxemburg, Luxemburg 24 m hybrid! 15 x sold to Nobina Malmö, Sweden 24 m CNG hybrid! 14 x sold to TCSP Martinique, France 24 m hybrid! 2 x sold to SKYSS Bergen, Norway 24 m hybrid biogas
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Biogas Engine Make : MAN E0836 LOH-04 Type : CNG Euro 6, vertical turbo intercooler The engine can operate on Biogas according to DIN 51624. Number of cylinders : 6 in line Bore : 108 mm Stroke : 125 mm Capacity : 6,871 l Power : 206 kw (280 HP) at 2.200 min-1 Torque : 1.000 Nm at 900-1.900 min-1
Multi Propulsion Platform Biogas-hybrid Functional areas on the roof and in the rear 1. Battery 2. Battery cooling 3. Convertors 4. Siemens Drive Line Cooling 5. Climate Control Units 6. Cooling of engine & generator 7. Electric Traction motor 8. Biogas engine 9. Generator 10. Braking resistors 11. Biogas storage system 12. Driver s climate control unit
Reference : Bergen Norway
Well-to-Wheel CO2 performance Co2$Reduction$versus$Conventional$Diesel$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ With$Tailpipe$emission Conventional*Diesel 0% CNG 10*2*14*% Diesel*Hybrid 20*2*25*% Biodiesel 33*2*37*% Biodiesel*Hybrid 52*2*57*% Biogas 75*2*85*% Zero$Tailpipe$emission Electric*(*) Indicative numbers! Biogas better well-towheel performance than Electric vehicles. (*) Installed electricity generation capacity in Europa depends for 47% on fossil fuels. Biogas*Hybrid 85*2*90*% (*) Source : In-depth study of European Energy Security EU Commission 2/7/2014, SWD (2014) 330
The 24 meter Hybrid Biogas is a benchmark for CO2 Emission reduction
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
Torque and power curve for CNG/Biogas 280 hp diesel vs. 280 hp gas (Euro 6) Source : Scaniaiesel performance
Bergen Seminar November 21 The BIOGAS Superbus Agenda : Introduction : Who is Van Hool? The challenges of today s city and the answer by Van Hool The BRT solution of Van Hool : The Exqui.City. Comfort of a Tram Flexibility of a bus Technology neutral Enabling greenhouse strategies The Biogas hybrid bus : surpassing the tram? Next steps in Biogas Conclusion
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