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Line O500 UA: the new Mercedes-Benz solutions for BRT systems in Brazil

Mercedes-Benz offers the market the most complete line of urban and highway bus chassis in Brazil. Currently, the comprehensive portfolio stands out for its exclusive BlueTec 6 technology, which complies with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) legislation, significantly reducing the rate of pollutant emissions.

In the urban segment, Mercedes-Benz solutions for systems such as BRT, corridors and exclusive lanes involve two models of low-floor bus chassis for large passenger volumes: the 500 UA 2938 6x2 (articulated) and the 500 UDA 3738 8x2 (super articulated). These two vehicles offer full accessibility at low road level, both on the right next to the sidewalk and on the left in the central points of the avenues. The articulated O 500 UA can accommodate bodies up to 18.6 meters long, with up to 135 passengers and up to 38 seats, depending on the bus's internal configuration. The super articulated O 500 UDA is suitable for 23-meter bodies, with 175 passengers and 57 seats.

The Mercedes-Benz chassis line also includes the articulated MA and super articulated MDA, both with High Floor, to meet all the demands of urban public transport systems and operators.

BlueTec 6 technology reduces pollutant emissions...Both the O 500 UA and the UDA are equipped with the OM 460 LA engine with 381 hp at 1,600 rpm and 1,900 Nm of torque at 1,100 rpm. Engines with BlueTec 6 technology ensure a significant reduction in pollutant emissions. There is an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and a 50% reduction in particulate matter (PM) emissions compared to Proconve P7 engines (Euro 5).

UA and UDA chassis ensure robustness and operational efficiency...Mercedes-Benz offers two automatic transmission options for articulated and super-articulated Low Floor bus chassis: ZF Ecolife with 6 gears, with built-in retarder (standard for UA and optional for UDA) and Voith Diwa 6 with 4 gears, also with built-in retarder (standard for UDA and optional for UA).

These Mercedes-Benz bus chassis are recognized for their high standard of quality, comfort and safety for the driver and passengers. Highlights include full air suspension, electronically controlled suspension (ECAS), bilateral kneeling and lifting, disc brakes on all wheels, electronic braking system (EBS), additional Top Brake engine brake, ABS and ASR. It also has an automatic engine shutdown system (EIS), digital tachograph and multifunctional steering wheel with buttons.

More highlights and new features of the BlueTec 6 line... Several new features of the BlueTec 6 line bring even more advantages to customers in terms of economy, efficiency, reduction of emissions and practicality in day-to-day operations and bodywork. Some items are standard and others are optional, depending on the model and the customer's choice:

Ramp assistant - greater convenience and safety for the driver.

New instrument panel with central color screen: facilitates viewing in a practical and more interactive way.

More information for extracting data for telemetry with the FMS 4.0 connection.

ECOdrive: a function that helps the driver to drive economically through real-time feedback on the panel, with navigation through six different screens.

Multifunctional steering wheel with buttons: facilitates navigation for the driver, without having to take his or her hands off the steering wheel. This increases driving safety, with the driver being able to pay more attention to traffic on the streets or highways.

Steering column adjustment: makes driving the vehicle even more comfortable and practical.

Programmable automatic engine shutdown system: if the vehicle is idle for 5 minutes, this technology turns off the engine, reducing consumption and pollutant emissions.

Additional pulley for air conditioning.

FleetBus - telemetry and connectivity service for bus fleet management, a complete solution for the customer (optional)

Driver Score: shows a summary view of the driver's score, allowing them to improve their day-to-day performance when driving the vehicle (optional).

More solutions for the urban bus segment... Mercedes-Benz has the most complete line of urban buses on the Brazilian market, with a portfolio based on the LO, OF and O 500 families. With microbuses, conventional and standard buses, articulated and super articulated buses, it offers solutions for all urban public transport demands, whether on trunk lines of systems such as BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), corridors and exclusive lanes, or on feeder and distributor roads that connect neighborhoods to central regions.

The brand's entire bus chassis portfolio will be highlighted at the Mercedes-Benz stand at LatBus 2024. This is the main event for the bus sector in Brazil and Latin America, which will be held between August 6 and 8 in São Paulo, the capital.

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