New drive for Dahme-Spreewald: 16 e-buses revolutionize public transport!

New drive for Dahme-Spreewald: 16 e-buses revolutionize public transport!

in Dahme-Spreewald, the future of mobility is in full swing, because the district recently added 16 brand new e-buses to its fleet. These modern BYD vehicles offer space for up to 71 passengers and come with a range of impressive 300 kilometers. The use of LFP cells (lithium iron phosphate) not only guarantees you robustness, but also a remarkable longevity. As reported electrive.net, a model has already been tested in Königs Wusterhausen to check the performance under real conditions.

Investments in e-mobility are supported by a generous subsidy of the Federal Ministry of Transport of 5.7 million euros. The district itself contributes an additional 4.4 million euros, which raises the total investment to an impressive 11.1 million euros. The RVS also contributes to financing with one million euros. The new e-buses are to be used primarily in the northern part of the district, which means a significant improvement in driving comfort for numerous students and also for movement-impaired passengers.

a step towards sustainability

District Administrator Sven Herzberger not only praises the new electric buses, but also emphasizes the importance of CO2 reduction. The district strives to make mobility more sustainable, and this step is part of a larger plan. In addition to the purchase of the e-buses, 16 new diesel overland buses were also financed by MAN, so that a total of 20 percent of the RVS fleet will be renewed. With regard to the costs, the district pays four million euros from the total costs of 4.5 million euros for the diesel buses.

throughout Germany, the switch to alternative drives for public transport is massively funded. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Traffic recently announced the start of the third round of the funding measures. As part of the German structure and resilience plan, a total of 1.75 billion euros are available to support the purchase of buses with alternative drives. Each second city bus should drive electrically by 2030. As emphasized bmv.de, sketches for the procurement of climate-friendly vehicles can also be submitted by September 10, 2023

charging infrastructure on the advance

In order to operate the new e-buses efficiently, the charging infrastructure is also being worked on. The Finnish manufacturer Kempower delivers the necessary technology to recharge the buses quickly and effectively. Innovative solutions for the integration of loading points are already taken into account when planning. The HK-C team indicated that existing bus stations can be converted to integrate the charging infrastructure. This could facilitate the connection to the energy centers that may be accommodated on roofs of carports.

All in all, Dahme-Spreewald shows that you have a good hand when it comes to the future of mobility. With a mixture of electric and diesel buses, not only the fleet is modernized, but also valuable steps towards sustainable local transport is also taken. This not only becomes a pioneer in the region, but also actively contributes to Germany's climate protection strategy.