Scania buses and coaches to satisfy all needs

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1 PRESS info P08905EN / Per-Erik Nordström 24 September 2008 Scania buses and coaches to satisfy all needs Scania EGR on all bus engines EEV engines up to 360 hp Renewable fuel option with up to 90% CO 2 saving Euro 5 engines up to 480 hp Euro 4 and Euro 3 available New instrument cluster with improved graphics Adjustable dashboard (VDV 234) F-series new front-engined buses for emerging markets Scania has a particularly broad bus and coach offer to cater for different customer needs in different markets, from low-floor city buses to the most exclusive luxury coaches. Full aftermarket support is provided via the Scania service network. Scania OmniCity: full low-floor 2-axle or 3-axle articulated city bus Scania OmniLink: low-entrance 2- or 3-axle single bus or 3-axle articulated city, suburban or interurban bus Scania OmniExpress: 2- or 3-axle intercity or tourist coach, two heights for intercity or coach use Scania Irizar i4: 2- or 3-axle intercity or tourist coach, three floor layouts for regular rural, intercity or coach use Scania Irizar Century: 2- or 3-axle tourist coach Scania Irizar PB: 2- or 3-axle luxury coach Particular attention has been paid to the driver environment, which is based on Scania's new driver station. Driver appeal is second-to-none and many studies have highlighted the importance for safety of good interaction between driver and vehicle. Powertrains with EGR for maximum convenience Scania's bus engines are all equipped with Scania EGR, exhaust gas recirculation, requiring no aftertreatment equipment or additives on-board the vehicle. All engines up to 360 hp are available as EEV (enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle). Engines that meet Euro 5 emission standards extend up to 480 hp. The new 9-litre 360 hp EEV engine for the intercity and coach segments provides a lightweight alternative for 2-axle coaches and 2- and 3-axle intercity buses. Scania Corporate Relations Telephone SE Södertälje Fax Sweden

2 2 (5) Torque delivery and driveability are outstanding for all engines in the new range, minimising the need for gearchanges and providing a relaxed ride. The new bus range is also available with Euro 4 and Euro 3 engines. Gearbox options include manual gearboxes with Scania Comfort Shift, an electronic gearshift servo, as standard. Automated gearchanging, Scania Opticruise, is optional, as well as fully automatic ZF transmissions. Unique renewable fuel solution Scania also offers operators the unique possibility of specifying a diesel engine adapted to run on ethanol in city buses. The technology is highly efficient, since combustion takes place according to the diesel principle, and has been proven in 20 years of busy city traffic in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, for example. This renewable fuel cuts CO 2 emissions by up to 90% if produced in a sustainable way from Brazilian sugar cane. Being a liquid fuel, distribution and handling are exceptionally simple and production of ethanol is booming all over the world. The diesel-ethanol engine is a 270 hp 9-litre unit with 1200 Nm of torque. New articulated bus Scania now offers two types of articulated buses. The Scania OmniCity, which has been sold for more than a decade, is now complemented by a low-entrance OmniLink. The two types are also available as assembly kits supplied to selected bodybuilders. The new low-entrance articulated bus, which is intended for intercity traffic involving long-distance and BRT systems, has a higher floor from the second axle and rearwards, a layout that provides numerous benefits: Greater passenger capacity. No intruding wheel housings in the higher rear section. Greater comfort with a maximum number of seats, all facing forward, but less room for standees. Disabled passengers or passengers with prams have easy access to the lowfloor area via the 1st and 2nd doors. Simpler mechanicals and better fuel economy with the longitudinal powertrain. The version with a full-length low floor is intended for inner-city applications requiring a fast flow of passengers. The new low-entrance articulated bus is available with the 310 hp 9-litre Euro 4 engine. Instrument cluster New instrument cluster with improved graphics on all models 10 extra lamp positions for bodywork functions Information from digital tachograph can be displayed Three variants: Basic, Colour plus and VDV Programmable fields (Colour plus)

3 3 (5) Basic 3.8-inch monochrome display Basic trip computer included Functions controlled from steering wheel Minor gauges for coolant temperature and fuel Display fields (top to bottom): Colour plus 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display Trip computer included Functions controlled from steering wheel Minor gauges for fuel consumption, engine oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel Display fields (top to bottom) Programmable field driver selects functions to display Programmable field driver selects functions to display VDV version 3.8-inch monochrome display Fulfills the VDV recommendation. Specially developed for city buses. Easy menu structure controlled by a single button on the dashboard Two gauges: speedometer and tachometer Bus picture with visual presentation of doors, ramps, kneeling and brakes in the display Display fields (top to bottom): Adjustable VDV dashboard Linked to the VDV instrument cluster is a dashboard for urban buses conforming to the VDV recommendation 234. The recommendation has attracted a considerable following among public transport companies and trade unions in Germany and Spain, for instance. The purpose is to provide a type of standard workplace for bus drivers where they readily feel at home and know the whereabouts of all vital controls. Scania has integrated the VDV recommendations into Scania's new driver station, maintaining the ergonomics while adding the features required. The result is stylish

4 4 (5) and very driver-friendly. Much appreciated features like the generous steering wheel adjustment for tilt and reach, and pendant pedals are naturally retained. The entire dashboard is also adjustable for reach, moving with the steering wheel when adjusted. Acceleration control Passenger comfort and safety are of primary importance to a city bus operator. So is fuel economy and, closely related to that, environmental impact. Scania is now introducing acceleration control as an option, designed to smooth out the ride when the bus is less than fully laden, eliminating the jerking associated with busy city traffic. This function has been developed at the request of several city bus operators. The function controls acceleration electronically, taking into account the actual weight of the bus at any time. The preset acceleration value of 4 km/h/s from standstill tails off gradually to 2 km/h/s at 90 km/h. At speeds above 30 km/h the driver can temporarily override the system using kickdown, for example for overtaking. The settings of the acceleration control can be adjusted by Scania service workshops to suit individual conditions. The fuel saving potential is up to 6% in typically busy stop-and-go city traffic. Additional savings result from reduced wear and tear on the powertrain and brakes, as well as from the enhanced well-being and comfort of the occupants. TPM promotes safety and economy Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) is being introduced as an option for all buses. The system alerts the driver if the pressure in any single tyre drops below the preset value, providing invaluable backup for visual checks should something untoward happen. At the same time, the system saves fuel by making it easier for drivers and operators to maintain correct tyre pressures, signalling even the slightest deviation via the central instrument. Safety features on Scania buses and coaches also include electronically controlled disc brakes all-round, hill-hold for easy uphill starting, emergency braking assistance providing extra braking power in case of panic braking and electronic stability program to minimise the risk of skidding and rollovers. Faster gearing more relaxed cruising A faster 2.73:1 rear axle is now available, enabling a coach to cruise around 1400 r/min at 100 km/h with a standard direct-drive gearbox. The ratios available are 3.42, 3.07, 2.92 and The ultimate in cruising comfort is obtained with the overdrive 12-speed gearbox, available on luxury coaches. Revs are then below 1200 r/min, enabling Scania's high-torque engines to make the most out of every drop of fuel.

5 5 (5) F-series a long and proud tradition living on For many years Scania has been able to provide a full-size front-engined bus chassis ex-factory, as opposed to truck chassis that are re-built for bus service postdelivery. Front-engined buses are preferred for use on poor roads off-highway due to their robustness and easy servicing. The concept has found particular favour in South America and southern Africa, but there is also interest from other regions. The Scania F-series traditionally has an exceptionally robust chassis frame with extra ground clearance. The latest F-series features the same components, electrical system and features as the latest bus and truck series, including the new driver station and CAN-bus based electrics. The first version out is a right-hand-drive heavy-duty 4x2 with 9-litre 230 or 270 hp engine and a horizontal 6-speed manual gearbox to keep down the floor level. This combination provides ample performance and excellent fuel economy for this type of operation. Scania Fleet Management Scania's fleet management solutions are designed to help drivers and operators achieve the highest possible efficiency from their vehicle fleet, while also allowing smooth interaction with the office and other on-board equipment and systems. Scania's data logging and communication service has been developed to provide a powerful tool for detailed monitoring and follow-up of fleet operations. The transport operator gets a complete package that provides an overview of how the fleet of vehicles is used, which in turn contributes to lower fuel costs and more perceptive and motivated drivers. The system is fully compatible with a mixed fleet of vehicles. The service includes an on-board data logging unit, GPS positioning and communication with the office. Data can be read and analysed on the office portal or via an on-board computer, if fitted. On-board computers are available in two sizes: Scania Interactor 300 and 500 with 7-inch and 10-inch touch screens. The Scania Interactor 500 is an open Windowsbased platform that permits free installation of third-party software, whereas the 300 is intended for pre-installed software. For further information, please contact - Per-Erik Nordström, Product Affairs, mobile tel , per-erik.nordstrom@scania.com - Gunnar Boman, Corporate Relations, mobile tel , gunnar.boman@scania.com