FIAA 2024 rewards innovation and sustainability in public transport with its Sustainable Bus Awards

The fifteenth edition of the International Bus and Coach Fair, FIAA 2024, organised by IFEMA MADRID, from 22 to 25 October, will be the venue for the eighth SUSTAINABLE BUS AWARDS, which recognise advances in innovation and sustainability in public transport. The presentation of the awards in its three categories(Urban, Intercity and Coach) will take place at the FIAA 2024 Gala, to be held on the eve of the opening of the event, on 21 October, at 7 p.m. on the stage of the musical "Malinche" at IFEMA MADRID. The event will also be the venue for the presentation of the other major Europeanwide award, the MINIBUS OF THE YEAR.

In an environment imbued with growing awareness and responsibility for sustainable transport, the Sustainable Bus Awards have positioned themselves as an international platform that recognises the efforts of bus and coach manufacturers to achieve the highest vehicle performance in the areas of environmental, safety, comfort and technological innovation. The awards recognise the best models in the Urban, Intercity and Coach categories.

. A holistic approach to sustainability

The Sustainable Bus Awards carry out a broad assessment of sustainability in public transport. In addition to emission reductions, the jury also considers the wider impact of vehicles on the environment and urban mobility, and their ability to reduce their carbon footprint whilst simultaneously moving forward in other standards. Other determining factors are energy efficiency, safety features, design, passenger and driver comfort and the use of smart technologies. The sustainability of the entire vehicle life cycle is also examined, including the percentage of recyclable components and the use of alternative fuels such as hydrogen, electricity and liquefied natural gas.

The Sustainable Bus Awards serve as an important benchmark for the industry, encouraging manufacturers to keep innovating in terms of environmental responsibility. The awards not only recognise current achievements but they also inspire continued progress towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for public transport.

Finalists in the Urban Category: Improving Urban Transport:

In the Urban category, the focus is on buses designed for cities, where electrification, low noise levels and efficiency in urban environments are key. The finalists have a range of technologies that help reduce pollution and noise in urban areas.

The finalists are:

1. IVECO E-Way H2

2. SOLARIS Urbino 12 Electric

3. MERCEDES-BENZ eCitaro Fuel Cell

4. VDL Citea LF-181

5.BYD eBUS B12

Intercity finalists: a new standard for medium-haul travel

Medium-haul travel, a key part of regional mobility, is undergoing a transformation with buses that prioritise sustainability without compromising comfort and performance. The finalists in the Intercity category demonstrate a new approach to regional travel, incorporating alternative energy sources and green technologies.

The finalists are:

1. MAN Lion's City 12 E LE

2. OTOKAR eTerrito

3. SCANIA Castrosua LE BEV

4. SETRA Multiclass 515

5. VOLVO 8900 Electric

Finalists in the Coach category: Sustainability in long-haul travel:

In the Coach category, the finalists aim to set a new standard for long-haul travel. Comfort, safety and efficiency define these vehicles, balancing green technologies with an optimised travel experience.

The finalists are:

1. YUTONG T12 E

2. ISUZU Nuevo Voltio

3. VOLVO 9700DD

4. SCANIA Touring LNG/LBG HD

The jury, made up of a total of 10 professional journalists, representing the main leaders in the bus and coach industry, from 10 different countries, is responsible for reviewing all the competing models, assessing the overall performance and innovations of the vehicles.

For further information about the awards and to follow the progress of the finalists, visit:

 SustainableBusAwards.com

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