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Karsan e-ATA: New Fully Electric Series

The new electric bus series will be available in versions of 10, 12, and 18 meters in length.

Karsan is now also present in the fully electric range from 10 to 18 meters with the e-ATA. (Photo: Karsan)
Karsan is now also present in the fully electric range from 10 to 18 meters with the e-ATA. (Photo: Karsan)
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Johannes Reichel
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Karsan is launching its new fully electric series e-ATA – in three lengths of 10, 12, and 18 meters. The low-floor model can be equipped with seven different battery packs ranging from 150 to 600 kWh capacity, depending on the length version, enabling ranges of at least 200 km even under harsh winter conditions. The maximum battery capacity is 300 kWh for the 10-meter version and 450 kWh for the 12-meter solo, while the articulated bus can carry up to 600 kWh.

The 10, 12, and 18-meter long e-ATA series are the result of our experience with electric vehicles, which have so far covered 2 million kilometers. This experience has been transferred to the realm of large buses. This makes our electric offering a complete solution and us the only brand in Europe to offer fully electric vehicles in all sizes from 6 to 18 meters. The first orders for the 10-meter-long e-ATA came from Romania. Ten units will go to the Romanian city of Slatina in December. Two other Romanian cities will receive a total of 56 e-ATA articulated buses worth 35 million euros, which will be delivered in 2022. (CEO Okan Baş)

Electric Wheel Hub Motors

The electric wheel hub motors of the e-ATA deliver a peak power of 250 kW and a torque of 22,000 Nm in the 10- and 12-meter versions, allowing the vehicles to climb steep slopes. The articulated bus can draw on a maximum power of 500 kW. With a charging power of up to 150 kW at a wired connection, the e-ATA can be charged in one to four hours depending on the mounted battery size. A pantograph solution is also available.

Camera System Instead of Mirrors

The passenger capacity of all three length versions is relatively high: The midi can carry up to 90 passengers, the 12-meter solo more than 100, and the articulated bus more than 150 passengers – again depending on the preferred battery pack. The electric wheel hub motors enable a large, spacious, and ergonomic interior. The driver can rely on a VDV cockpit. Safety equipment compliant with ISO 26262 includes a mirror replacement system, collision warning system, and lane-keeping assist.

When we look at the European market for city buses, we see that 83% consist of large buses with lengths of 12 and 18 meters. On the other hand, the switch from diesel to electric buses is increasing rapidly. It is expected that by 2024 around 35% and by 2030 at least 50% of the vehicles sold will be fully electric. Karsan foresaw this trend and began making entirely new plans five years ago to pave the way for the future. Today, we are present in the market with our e-ATA series of 10-, 12-, and 18-meter electric buses. This gives us an electric product range in all lengths from 6 to 18 meters. (Baş)

Translated automatically from German.
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