A new model has joined the low-entry offer of Polish manufacturer Solaris: the articulated Urbino 18 with compressed natural gas (CNG) propulsion. It expands the Solaris low-entry fleet to six vehicles.
Solaris extends its offer successively, meeting clients’ expectations and responding to new market opportunities. In order to meet them in the best possible way, the company constructed the Solaris Urbino 18 LE CNG - its first low-entry articulated bus with compressed natural gas propulsion. The vehicle is propelled by a 234.8 kW Cummins ISLG EEV 320 engine that meets the EEV exhaust emissions standard. Eight roof mounted gas tanks contain up to 1712 l of compressed gas. The prototype was equipped with a so-called Scandinavian package, including additional insulation of ceiling, side walls, and driver’s cab, effective heating systems and auxiliary heating, as well as comfortable STER seats with seat belts and headrests. The bus was developed with Scandinavian markets in focus, where such a combination of chassis and propulsion is particularly common.
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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is a leading producer of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses on the development of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. Over 25,000 Solaris vehicles have been delivered so far and they ply the streets in 850 towns and cities across 33 countries located throughout Europe as well as beyond it. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. From conception, to the design and manufacturing phases, all Solaris buses are produced in Poland. All activities undertaken by the company are in line with its mission, which is reflected in the brand’s promise: to change the image of public transport. Solaris also actively partners with public transport operators and provides them with comprehensive support in their transition to zero-emission mobility. Solaris products have been repeatedly awarded for quality and innovation. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus has won the prestigious 'Bus of the Year 2025' title.
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Mateusz Figaszewski
Institutional Partnerships and External Relations Director
mateusz.figaszewski@solarisbus.com
