Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Daimler Buses to debut Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with new NMC4 battery at Mobility Move 2026 On February 24, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with its new NMC4 battery generation at Mobility Move 2026, Berlin, from March 10–12. Visitors can also explore digital services from Omniplus ON, charging solutions from Omniplus CHARGE, and training programs for workshop staff and drivers. The new fourth-generation NMC4 li...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Daimler Buses to supply up to 500 EV Buses to De Lijn, Belgium On December 15, Daimler Buses announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the Flemish public transport company De Lijn for the supply of up to 500 electric buses. Under the agreement, De Lijn has already ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

d a central motor. It comes in two lengths, 12.18 meters and 13.09 meters, offering seating for 50 to 63 passengers. It is powered by a ZF CeTrax 2 dual electric drive, delivering 320 kW of continuous power and 24,700 Nm of torque, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro now comes with the new NMC4 battery, developed with BMZ Poland, offering 13% more energy, a longer lifespan, with existing models. Each batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

uses for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB). Installed as a turnkey project by Daimler Buses in partnership with Omexom and Power Electronics, the system includes pantograph-based “panto down” charging with up to 180 kW capacity. The facility complements the recent delivery of 20 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated and fuel cell buses, all featuring NMC3 batteries, with further deliveries of eCitaro, eCitaro G, and eCitaro G fuel cell models...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

Daimler Bus to showcase eIntouro, NMC4 batteries, and smart services at Busworld Europe 2025 On July 23, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase its latest electric innovations, including the Mercedes Benz eIntouro intercity bus, new NMC4 batteries for the eCitaro range, and updated Omniplus services at the Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels. eIntouro Intercity Bus: for the first time, it is launching a fully elect...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Mercedes Benz eCitaro to gain hydrogen mode in 2025 and next-gen batteries NMC4 by 2026 On June 30, Mercedes Benz eCitaro buses reached over 2,500 units produced in Mannheim plant, Germany, since its launch in late 2018. It's been delivered to many cities across Germany and Europe, including Stuttgart, Hamburg, France, Italy, and others. The bus uses third-generation NMC3 lithium-ion batteries, with 4 to 6 battery packs offering up to 588 kWh cap...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Daimler Buses unveils next-gen eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at UITP Summit 2025 On June 12, Daimler Buses unveiled the latest Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg (June 15–18). The fourth-generation lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery offers longer driving ranges and a longer lifespan compared to the current NMC3 batteries. The new NMC4 batteries will be used in the eCitaro, eCitaro G, and eCitaro K mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Daimler Buses to unveil next-gen eCitaro with NMC4 batteries and factory-fitted digital services at UITP 2025, Germany On May 27, Daimler Buses announced that it will present its latest innovations at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg from June 15 to 18, 2025, focusing on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and the digital future of electric city buses. Starting in 2026, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro will come with a new, more powerful fourth-generation N...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

aimler Buses announced that it is expanding its e-mobility services to extend the lifespan of electric buses. It now offers battery reconditioning and, from 2026, will introduce battery swaps with next-generation models for longer range. Initially, these services are available for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro. From 2026, Daimler Buses will replace older batteries (NMC1-NMC3) with NMC4, increasing capacity and range. In some cases, fewer batteries ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Daimler Buses to present eCitaro K at mobility move 2025 in Berlin On March 19, Daimler Buses announced that it will introduce the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K at the mobility move 2025, an electric bus conference and trade fair organized by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), taking place from April 1-3 in Berlin. The vehicle is a compact 10.63-meter electric bus designed for narrow routes and flexible passenger capacities. It featur...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

Daimler Buses secures order of 350 eCitaro electric buses On November 26, Daimler Buses announced that it will supply up to 350 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G buses to Hamburger Hochbahn AG in Hamburg, Germany over the next 5 years. These buses feature NMC3 batteries for long emission-free ranges, ADAS features such as Preventive Brake Assist and Sideguard Assist, and carbon dioxide automatic climate control for passenger comf...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Daimler Buses presents new NMC4 battery generation, eCitaro fuel cell, and e-roadmap On November 18, Daimler Buses, at “Daimler Buses eMobility Days”, presented the new “NMC4” (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery generation with higher energy density. It will be available for all eCitaro models from 2026.  Thanks to different cell chemistry, the new NMC4 battery generation will offer an energy density that is 6% higher compared to the previ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/18

rship in electromobility, safety, and sustainable transport. The 1295-square-meter booth features six buses and coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra, with a Mercedes-Benz chassis. Additionally, there will be a ZEV vehicle available for test drives. The focus is on electric mobility, with over 1,000 eCitaro electric city buses produced since 2018, offering ranges up to 400 km. The lineup includes the compact eCitaro K, which offers excellent maneu...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

Daimler Buses Italia to deliver 110 eCitaro buses for Rome Public Transport by 2026 On October 22, Daimler Buses Italia announced that it will deliver 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses to Italy based bus operating firm Autoservizi Troiani S.r.l. by mid-2026. The first ten are already running in Rome's eastern suburbs. Autoservizi Troiani began its shift to electric transport in early 2024 with 40 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/22

IAA Transportation 2024: Daimler Buses showcases new models On September 15, Daimler Buses announced that it will present several new models of its lineup at IAA Transportation 2024 in Germany. The company will also introduce a new service bundle for coach customers. The 10.63m Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K, a fully electric low-floor bus, will be showcased alongside the 12.14-meter eCitaro and the 18.13-meter eCitaro G. The eCitaro K features up to si...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

Daimler Buses France rolls out first eCitaro from Ligny-en-Barrois factory On June 11, Daimler Buses France announced the departure of its first eCitaro from the Daimler Buses factory in Ligny-en-Barrois in France. The 100% electric bus will join the diverse range of vehicles produced at the Lorraine site. Based on Daimler Buses France press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/13

Daimler Buses to showcase innovative solutions and eBuses at Bus2Bus 2024 in Berlin On March 13, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase its latest electric and sustainable bus solutions, including the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell and the Setra MultiClass LE intercity bus, at Bus2Bus 2024 in Berlin from April 24 to 25, 2024. The eCitaro fuel cell electric low-floor bus meets the European Safety Regulation GSR ahead of its July 2024 imple...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

Daimler Buses to present Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell bus at mobility move 2024 On February 26, Daimler Buses announced that it will present the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell, an electric articulated bus with a hydrogen fuel cell as a range extender at mobility move 2024, the electric bus conference from March 5 to 7, 2024 in Berlin. The bus is equipped with four battery packs featuring the latest-generation lithium-ion batteries (NMC3) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/26

Daimler Truck transforms second-life eCitaro bus batteries into sustainable energy storage solutions On December 6, Daimler Truck announced that it is involved in GUW+ pilot project which is conducted by Üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG, providing eCitaro city bus batteries for stationary energy storage and supports for software development. The solution is developed by Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH and is operational in Hanover. Mercedes-Benz...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/07