MVG is testing electric midibuses in regular service

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The Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG) is testing new solutions for bus operations. In order to adapt the bus network based on demand, MVG aims to experiment with smaller vehicles.

To this end, MVG will have two electric midibuses operating on regular routes in the coming weeks to gather insights from actual use. Specifically, the Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric and the Wrightbus WB9 9M BUS EU will be used. The Solaris has a storage capacity of up to 350 kWh, though the manufacturer does not specify an exact range. The Wrightbus is said to be capable of covering up to 300 kilometers per charge with a storage capacity of 282 kWh.

Vehicles in this class are typically between 8 and 10 meters long and can accommodate 50 to 60 passengers. They are especially suitable for serving residential areas where road conditions are limited and the passenger demand does not justify larger buses.

In August, both vehicles will first be in operation around the clock on route 135 for passenger service simultaneously, followed by the Wrightbus WB9 9M BUS EU.

In parallel, MVG is preparing the deployment of an automated electric bus through the Minga research project in collaboration with MAN and technology partner Adastec.

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