We wrote before how electric buses work and what advantage they have compared to their diesel counterparts. Battery or hydrogen-powered, electric buses are undeniably the way to go for a cleaner public transport system that can reach almost all parts of a city and beyond.

Volvo Buses

Volvo is one of the most renowned brands in the vehicle manufacturing industry, whether we're talking about cars, trucks or buses. Known for the safety of its vehicles and the high-quality materials implemented, it remains regarded as one of the best brands when it comes to buying a vehicle.

Its bus offerings are, thus, very nice indeed, offering high-quality builds and safety features that improve the experience for the driver, but also the passengers.

The 7900 Electric is the company's flagship battery-powered bus and it comes both as a standard and an articulated model, depending on the needs of the public transport company.

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The flexibility doesn't end there, with the vehicle being chargeable via traditional charging stations, like an electric car, or through a pantograph, like a tramway, for example. Pantograph charging is faster, though, with 350kW, while opting for a station will max the power at 150kW.

Even when full of passengers, the 7900 Electric won't break a sweat, thanks to the power drive, which can deliver up to 200kW of power and anywhere from 19.000 to 31.000 Nm of wheel torque.

With up to 470 and 565 kWh of battery capacity, depending on the model, it's safe to say that the Volvo 7900 Electric can go all day through busy city streets, all in silent, clean mode.

Scania Buses

Scania is another Scandinavia-based bus and truck manufacturer which is also well known for the reliability of its vehicles, as well as the premium feel they offer, similar to Volvo.

Focused more on trucks than buses and coaches, Scania still has an electric offering for the busy cities, which authorities can use to decarbonize public transport.

The Scania Citywide is the company's battery-electric bus, which can be a good alternative to Volvo's 7900 Electric.

Powered by an electric motor which can deliver as much as 300kW of power and a constant flow of 250kW and a maximum torque of 2.100 Nm, this can be an ideal bus even for cities and towns located near the mountains.

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Designed for efficiency in order to make the most of the stored energy, the Citywide is equipped with a 2-speed gearbox, made for maximizing range and efficiency.

Scania offers two battery options for the bus, one being 254 kWh, while the other offers 330 kWh, which should allow ranges of up to 320 kilometers and are rated for 10 years of operation.

For charging, similar to Volvo, the bus can be charged via an EV connector, which can provide as much as 150kW of power or through a pantograph, which allows 300kW charging for faster sessions.

Solaris Buses

Solaris is a Polish bus manufacturer founded in 1996, so not as much tradition as Volvo or Scania. Still, it doesn't mean that its buses are not good and is certainly a brand focused on green options for the cities of the future.

The Urbino Electric is the company's clean-energy bus and it is powered either by batteries or by hydrogen, so plenty of options.

The options don't end there, as the Urbino is available in a small form factor, a standard 12 meters bus and even an 18 meter-articulated version for packed city areas.

The Urbino 12 comes with a battery pack as large as 520 kWh, which the company claims should offer a range of up to 300 kilometers, regardless of the weather or road conditions.

As Scania and Volvo electric buses, Urbino electric models have the option of charging port refilling or through a pantograph, presumably for faster charging speeds.

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The Urbino 18 is another model that comes in hydrogen power trains, as well. With a passenger capacity of 140 people, its range is estimated at 350 kilometers and the two rear-mounted electric motors can each output 125kW of power.

These are just three of the bus brands that manufacture high-quality electric buses that can help us transform regular cities in green urban environments.

As stated in our detailed article about electric buses, this mean of transport improves air quality, reduces noise levels and offers a smoother, more comfortable riding experience for the passengers.