Mercedes-Benz Citaro

The Citaro (or: O530) is the current Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus mainstream bus intended for public transport. It features a low floor, making it more accessible for the handicapped.

Besides the normal version, there are two other versions available: An articulated version (Citaro G), spanning 18 metres and a 15 metre Citaro L.

The Citaro is highly customizable, transporters can determine their own seating plan, making the bus ideal for both city and interlocal transport.

Hydrogen

Even though the bus is normally powered by Diesel, there is also a hydrogen fuel cell-powered model, in cooperation with DaimlerChrysler. It is being used in a two-year trial by the participants of the Fuel Cell Bus Club.

Specifications (O530 – normal edition)

From: Mercedes/EvoBus information sheets

• Length: 11,95 m
• Height: 3 m
• Mass: 10938 kg
• Seating capacity can vary between 34 and 40.
• Power: 245 or 279 horsepower (183 or 208 kW).

Specifications (O530G – Articulated bus)

From: Mercedes/EvoBus information sheets

• Length: 17,94 m
• Height: 3 m
• Mass: 28 tonnes.
• Seating capacity: approx. 48 seats
• Power: 299 or 354 horsepower (223 or 264 kW).

Specifications (O530L – 15 metre bus)

• Length: 14,995 m
• Height: 3 m
• Mass: unknown
• Seating capacity can vary between 42 and 46.

• Power: 299 or 354 horsepower (223 or 264 kW).

Specifications (hydrogen powered pilot bus)

Copied from http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/fuelcells/technology.html:

• Passenger capacity: 60 to 70 people (30 seats)
• Net power of the Ballard fuel cell unit: >250 kW
• Range: 200 to 300 km
• Length: 12 m
• Mass: approximately 15 tonnes
• Maximum mass of hydrogen: approximately 44 kg (1890 litres).
• Hydrogen purity: 99.999%

• Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus Citaro page
• Evobus
• Official website of the Fuel Cell Bus Club – "the first fuel cell bus fleet"
• the official website of CUTE (appears to be the one above)
• Official website of Icelandic New Energy with information including details of ECTOS
• Section of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure's website with details of this trial