Lion’s City GL. European Europea n Bus System of the Future.
On the way to the future. MAN Lion’s City GL in the EBSF project.
MAN Truck & Bus is taking part in the EBSF sub-
Results from a survey of 400 passengers.
The “ Europea n Bus System of the Fu ture” ( EBSF)
projects, in which increasing passenger flow and
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research project is the largest road-based transport
improving carriage of passengers are central is-
project by the European Commission. The aim is
sues. The innovative 18.75 metre-long articulated
to promote the development of an appealing bus
bus from MAN, Lion’s City GL, is taking part as a
system for future public transport and to relieve the
demonstrator vehicle in the test in Budapest, which
traffic situation, particularly in megacities.
lasts several months. Every workday, the number 86 bus, which has 46 bus stops along an eleven-
The EBSF demonstrator Lion’s City GL
Passengers liked the friendly atmosphere, the overall comfort and the number of seats.
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Tempe ratur e an d noi se le vel we re fou nd
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The p osit ioni ng an d cl ear v isib ilit y of th e
Permitted gross weigh
to be more pleasant.
18,750 mm
Width
2,500 mm
Wheelbase
5,875/6,770 mm
88% of those asked rated the newly developed
Diesel engine
D2066 LUH47
equipment as good or very good.
handrails was appreciated. n
28,000 kg
Length
The E BSF proje ct is divi ded into a numb er of s ub-
kilometre inner-city route, takes around 26,000
Capacity
10,518 cm2
projects, in which various development approaches
passengers in each direction. The Lion’s City GL is
Power output
235 kW/320 hp at 1,900 rpm
are tested in real-life situations across seven Euro-
specially designed for high volumes of passengers,
Max. torque
1,600 Nm at 1,000–1,400 rpm
pean cities.
quick passenger turnaround and optimum comfort.
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4-speed automatic gearbox with Sensotop control and integrated Retarder
Extensive safety features. n
Eye-catching, colourful handrails.
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Light barriers on inward-swinging doors.
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Video s urvei llanc e in inte rior.
Flexible passenger space, higher capacity. n
Space for 39 seated and maximum of 118 standing.
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Comparison of passenger change 4-door and 5-door articulated bus
9 fold-down seats in the forebody, of
Exchange time of 40 passengers
which 7 can be locked by the driver. Comfortable entry and exit n n n
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Retractable ramp and “kneeling” function.
Visua l signa l on the se at shows if the se at
opposite central door.
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Five doors for quick passenger turnaround. n
Five 1.25 metre-wide, fully glazed, double-leaf inward-swinging doors.
Economical, environmentally friendly engine. n
6-cylinder common rail diesel with 320 hp (235 kW).
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MAN PURE DIESEL® technology for EEV emission standard without AdBlue®.
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Optimised electric drive for short open/close times and a demonstrably faster entry/exit.
26 sec
5-door bus
Easier entry/exit for people with lim ited mobility. Area for w heelc hair us ers and pushc hairs
4-door bus
120
is available or locked.
s r e g n e s s a
Lion’s City GL 16 sec
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p 40 f o r e 20 b m u 0 N
10 sec time saving
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Duration of passenger change (sec)
25
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35
40
45
D 112.506/E · bv 03121 · Printed in Germany Text and ill ustrati ons not bin ding. Subject to changes in the course of technical progres s.
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