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On July 23, Iveco France announced that it has got a contract to supply new battery-electric buses to Nantes Métropole, by replacing end-of-life models and supporting the Naolib network. Semitan, a semi-public company directed by Nantes Métropole will manage the EUR 62 million project by ordering 70 buses.

Iveco will produce the GX 337 ELEC (12 meters) and GX 437 ELEC (18 meters) models at its HEULIEZ plant in Rorthais, in the Deux-Sèvres region, France. The buses feature the latest NMC battery technology from FPT Industrial with a capacity of 69.3 kWh, designed for high daily range and passenger capacity. They are powered by the SIEMENS Elfa III electric motor which generates an output of up to 310 kW (3000 Nm torque) for the standard version and 375 kW (4000 Nm) for the articulated version.

Around 30 standard buses will be operational between late 2025 and early 2026 at the Saint-Herblain Technical and Operations Center (Cetex). Articulated and Busway vehicles (18 meters) will gradually arrive from 2027 at the La Vertonne Cetex in Vertou, with facility adaptations.

Based on Iveco press release

On July 23, Iveco announced that the tenders commission of Nantes Métropole assigned a procurement request for 70 battery-electric units to Iveco France.

The project has an approximate budget of EUR 62 million, excluding taxes, aiming to replace out-of-use vehicles and support the development of the Naolib network, a centralized transportation services offered in the Nantes metropolitan area.

The chosen models are the 12-meter GX 337 ELEC bus and the 18-meter GX 437 ELEC articulated bus. Both will be manufactured at the Heuliez Bus plant located in Rorthais, 100 km from Nantes.

Approximately thirty standard buses are expected to begin service at the Saint-Herblain Technical and Operations Center (Cetex) between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, while the 18-meter articulated units will gradually arrive from 2027 at the La Vertonne Cetex in Vertou. These Cetex facilities will be adapted accordingly.

(Iveco press release on July 23, 2024)

On July 12, Iveco Bus announced that it will participate in Lat.Bus 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil from August 6 to 8, 2024, showcasing its sustainable transport solutions. The brand will unveil a renewed range for school, city, road, and tourism segments, tailored to regional needs and energy transition. The exhibit will feature:

• New Daily minibus variants: Highlighting cost-effectiveness, low fuel consumption, and low maintenance costs for diverse missions
• 17-210 G chassis: Powered by natural gas and biomethane, ideal for urban mobility in Brazil
• 17-280 chassis with air suspension: Equipped with the Euro VI compliant FPT Industrial N67 engine, offering improved passenger comfort and profitability

Iveco Bus is the main supplier for Brazil’s New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), will provide 7,100 school buses. At Lat.Bus 2024, it will also present:

• 10-190 (ORE 2) model: 190 hp engine, 44-passenger capacity for the "Caminho da Escola" program
• 15-210 (ORE 3) model: 210 hp, 59 seats for the same program

Based on Iveco Group press release