October 13, 2022. Iveco Bus has won the coveted ‘Sustainable Bus of the Year’ award, in the intercity category, for its Crossway Low Entry Hybrid Natural Gas, biomethane compatible, bus. This is the third such title won by Iveco Bus and follows the 2018 Award for its Low Entry Crossway version and the 2020 title for the natural gas-powered Crossway.
The Award’s jury panel comprises seven representatives from Europe’s major sector publications. In awarding the title, the jurors evaluated factors such as safety, comfort, noise levels, component recyclability and the sustainability commitment of the manufacturer as well as the ability to establish a positive image of the vehicle with the public it serves.
The Crossway Low Entry Hybrid Natural Gas bus is an alternative for regions, counties and cities wishing to provide transport solutions which are fully compatible with energy transition projects. It delivers up to 15% fuel savings compared to the diesel variant and a reduction of CO2 emissions of up to 82% with renewable fuels.
Featuring hybrid technology developed in close collaboration with Voith, the Crossway Low Entry Hybrid is equipped with a 48V battery coupled to a Voith DIWA NXT gearbox and the proven Cursor 9 CNG engine. The DIWA NXT gearbox is combined with a powerful 35 kW peak electrical recovery motor, which acts as a starter and generator to recover the kinetic energy accumulated during the deceleration and braking phases, with a high-energy LTO battery (48 V) mounted on the roof. The electric motor supports the Cursor 9 CNG engine during the starting phases.
“With the ‘Sustainable Bus of the Year 2023’ award, we are reaffirming our ongoing commitment to developing innovative, mature, virtuous, and eco-responsible well-to-wheel transport solutions. By awarding the title for the third time to Crossway, the jury has recognized the qualities of this range and confirmed the validity of the choice that many operators have already made in selecting this range for their fleets since its launch. It is with great pride that we receive this new recognition,” said Domenico Nucera, President Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group, during the award ceremony held at the Next Mobility Exhibition, in Milan, Italy.
