Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Wins ‘Electric Bus Champion 2024’ Award for Top Performance and Innovation

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Wins ‘Electric Bus Champion 2024’ Award for Top Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build quality, and maintenance ease. Equipped with six high-voltage battery packs and advanced safety systems, the eCitaro G impressed more than 40 international transport experts. Daimler Buses’ CEO Till Oberwörder accepted the award, reaffirming the company’s commitment to producing high-quality electric buses.

(PRESS RELEASE) LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN/HANOVER, 17-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz has secured a major win in the electric bus sector as its eCitaro G was named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover. This accolade comes after the articulated bus emerged as the top performer in a rigorous comparison test organized by the trade magazine Omnibusspiegel. The eCitaro G was evaluated for passenger comfort, driver handling, build quality, and ease of maintenance, outperforming its competitors in all categories.

Tested by over 40 industry experts and transport company representatives, the eCitaro G, with its six high-voltage battery packs and advanced driver-assistance systems like the Articulation Turntable Controller and Sideguard Assist, demonstrated exceptional range, stability, and safety. This win is a testament to Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the electric mobility sector, building on the success of last year’s solo version of the eCitaro.

Till Oberwörder, CEO of Daimler Buses, and Mirko Sgodda, Head of Marketing and Sales, accepted the award, praising the team behind the eCitaro G and reaffirming the company’s dedication to delivering top-quality electric buses to customers across Europe.

Media Contacts:

Nada Filipovic
Spokesperson Mercedes-Benz Buses
nada.filipovic​@daimlertruck.com
+49 160 8614813

Peter Smodej
Head of Communications Product & Corporate Mercedes-Benz Trucks / Daimler Buses
peter.smodej​@daimlertruck.com
+49 176 30936446

SOURCE: Daimler Truck AG

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