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The Citaro CNGThe environmentally-friendly alternative

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What can you expect from aMercedes-Benz? More.There are buses. And then there are Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches. Faced with the cut-throat

competition of today that star makes all the difference. It gives you a decisive advantage as well as

the satised feeling that youve done the right thing for the future of your business.

At the forefront of progress. Like no other manufacturer in the world Mercedes-Benz has taken responsibility for the

bus. And not just because Carl Benz built the worlds rst omnibus in 1895. But also because since then Mercedes-Benz

has rened the omnibus into the efcient, safe and environmentally-friendly means of transpor t it is today. That is why

the Mercedes-Benz buses of today offer efcient, serviceable and cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.

To make sure you stay one vital step ahead of your competitors in future. Responsibility obligates.

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Citaro CNG Highlights.Pioneering: the vehicle concept. Environmentally friendly, economical and tried-and-tested: theengine. A convincing answer today to the public transport challenges of tomorrow: the Citaro CNG.

Innovative all down the line. With over 30,000 vehicles

on the road the Citaro is one of the most familiar sights

on regular bus services throughout Europe. For good

reason. The 100 per cent low oor bus is a trailblazing

synthesis of economy, comfort, exibility and good de-

sign, all backed up by a high level of environmentalfriendliness. Indeed, the Citaro CNG with its natural gas

drive meets the highest standards. And thats ofcial: to

date the CNG is the only regular-service bus to receive

the Blue Angel, the highly sought-after seal of approval

awarded by Germanys Federal Environmental Agency.

A matter of economic and ecological good sense. Envi-

ronmental friendliness pays off. The Citaro CNG is the

proof, whether in the form of the 185 kW, 12-m solo

vehicle or the 240 kW, 18-m bendy bus. With the engine

the environment-friendly EEV execution is used. Thanks

to the high-quality, tried-and-tested components from the

Citaro tool kit plus extremely maintenance-friendly engi-

neering you can look forward to low life-cycle costs

throughout the buss service life.

For attractive public transport. With its striking appear-

ance the Citaro has always blazed a trail in the local pub-

lic transport sector. Its fresh, modern look, both inside

and out, makes it an effective advertisement for your

transport company. Its easy entry and exit, spacious inte-

rior and comfortable appointments are just what your

passengers want, and its excellent independent front sus-

pension will also go down well with your customers. A

regular-service bus which sets the standards, and not just

in terms of environmental friendliness.

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Everyone is talking about modern values.

The Citaro CNG has them in spades.Whether you use it for a regular, scheduled service, a rural service, as a school bus or for a shuttle service, the Citaro CNG delivers concrete competitiveadvantages. With its sophisticated, advanced technology every bit as much as its appealing design.

Trailblazing: the drive technology. In the Citaro CNG the

gas pedal really lives up to its name. When the driver

presses on the pedal, natural gas ows out of the roof-

mounted tanks and into the engine at a pressure of 200

bar (CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas). The 12-m-vehicle is tted with ve to eight of these tanks, each

holding 190 litres, while the bendy bus has six to eight

tanks. When full the tanks have sufcient capacity for an

average days service. Protective devices make this tech-

nology extremely safe to operate.

Unlike diesel or petrol, gas combustion is extremely envi-

ronmentally-friendly. The exhaust contains virtual ly no

soot, other particles or sulphur dioxide, and the gas engine

also produces signicantly lower nitrous oxide emissions

than conventional internal combustion engines.

Inviting: the exterior design. Madrid, London, Paris, Rome,

Stockholm, Bucharest, Istanbul: today the Citaro is inte-

gral to the public transport systems of many of Europes

great cities. Its striking design makes it the modern public

service bus par excellence. From front to rear, the Citarosclean, strong lines reinforce the positive impression it

makes on passengers. From a d istance it is recognisable as

a genuine Mercedes-Benz, further adding to the attractive-

ness of your public transport service.

Appealing: the interior layout. Sitting in the Citaro is fun.

Functional down to the last detail and t imelessly modern:

that is the impression the interior makes on passengers,

from the easy-to-clean oor to the attractive roof. The wide

variety of seating and appointment options coupled withthe exible grab-rail system make it easy for you to tailor

the interior to your specic requirements and create exact-

ly the passenger compartment you need. Anti-vandalism

equipment is also available.

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Safety from A to Z.The bus is one of the safest ways of travelling in the world, and innovations by Mercedes-Benz have played a major part in bringing that about.

Find out for yourself about the benets of the Mercedes-Benz integrated safety system.

Safety that thinks of everything. Ever since Carl Benz

invented the omnibus Mercedes-Benz has pioneered fur-

ther developments in bus safety. Many of the innovationswhich are standard features today rst saw the light of

day in a vehicle bearing the Mercedes-Benz star. All the

while Mercedes-Benz has pursued the v ision of accident-

free travel, and the Mercedes-Benz integrated safety sys-

tem represents a major step towards realising that dream.

The system rigorously implements concepts designed to

cover all aspects of automotive safety, from safety while

under way to safety in hazardous situations, protection in

the event of accidents and minimising the consequences

of any accident. After all, better safe than sorry.

Stable from bottom to top. The Citaro CNG is designed

with safety very much in mind. So your passengers enjoy

great all-round protection from accidents. It takes a lot tomake a dent in the electrically-welded, super-durable rec-

tangular tubes which make up the body shell. All-round

strengthening rings and diagonal braces give the frame a

high degree of transverse and torsional rigidity, guaran-

teeing rollover stability complying with the ECE-R 66 EG,

while the side walls are reinforced with longitudinal

straps for extremely effective side impact protection.

Natural gas? Safe as houses. The tanks are tted safely

out of the way on the roof of the Citaro CNG and are

designed to withstand pressures of over 500 bar. The gastanks thus have a 2.5-fold bursting safety factor. And in

the unlikely event that they should ever spring a leak,

the gas would simply dissipate upwards since it is lighter

than air. Furthermore, each gas tank is equipped with

special safety ttings providing them with multiple pro-

tection against unintentional gas leaks.

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Service thats always there for you

Keep moving. OMNIplus, the service partner for your

Mercedes-Benz bus or coach will help you do just that

thanks to the closest-knit bus and coach-specic service

network in the whole of Europe, the ServiceCard, 24h

SERVICEas well as OMNIplus-approved genuine parts

and accessories, all with the quality youd expect from

OMNIplus. We also offer the OMNIplus TireService and,

covering all of Germany, the OMNIplus BusPool. For the

best possible level of assistance in the event of a break-

down.

Choose from a range of options that delivers what it

promises

Benet from extensive workshop expertise. The OMNIplus

ServiceSelect service contract model provides you with a

customised service package for repair and maintenance,

allowing you to increase the operational readiness of your

eet with reliable xed costs and no nasty surprises. Al l

of which means you can plan your vehicle operating costs

more accurately and also benet from minimal downtime

and administrative overheads.

Training camp for professionals

Whether its safety training, eco-training, technology

training or communication training OMNIplus enables

you to specically hone your technical skills and build

on your know-how. And, of course, OMNIplus driver

training courses qualify as continuing education under

the Professional Drivers Qualication Law.

OMNIplus a partner that keeps your business on the move.

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Europe-wide selection of used vehicles

OMNIplus offers you a large selection of used vehicles

throughout Europe. Our network of 25 used vehicle

centres and the numerous online offers on our website

make it easy for you to nd the r ight bus or coach. De-

tailed information and suitable vehicles can be found on

the Internet at www.usedvehicles.omniplus.com

Financial services tailored specically for buses and

coaches

Our bus and coach-specic nancing, leasing and in-

surance services provide you with an extremely fair

solution to your operating requirements. The experts

from Mercedes-Benz Bank will provide you with

specic advice and put together a compelling package

for you tailored to your personal requirements.

Latest news and in-depth information

We do our utmost to constantly improve and extend the

OMNIplus service line-up, not least because we are deter-

mined to make sure youll also go away entirely satised

in future. Take a look on the Internet for the very latest

news and detailed information on all our services, simply

by going to www.omniplus.com

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For further information, please contact your EvoBus representative, or visit our website at www.mercedes-benz.com

The illustrations may show items of optional equipment and accessories which are not part of standard specication. The information contained in this

brochure applies to the Federal Republic of Germany. Colours may differ slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the printing

process. Correct as at 01.08.2010. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product.

EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach unit, BUS/MPM-M 6098 2048 02 10/0810/01 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany / Imprim en Rpublique Fdrale dAllemagne

EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach unit, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 2157, D-68301 Mannheim, Tel.: +49 (0)621/740-0, Fax: +49 (0)621/740-4251