AutoTram Extra Grand

The AutoTram Extra Grand was a prototype of a bi-articulated passenger bus. It was around 30 metres (98 ft)^[2] long and had a maximum capacity of 256 passengers (96 seats), making it the largest passenger bus in the world.^[2] It received wide attention during its and unveiling and public test drives, but never went into active service.

AutoTram Extra Grand[1]
AutoTram Extra Grand
Overview
Manufacturer	Göppel Bus [de] & Fraunhofer IVI & MAN
Body and chassis
Doors	5
Floor type	Low-floor
Chassis	Integrated low-floor frame
Related	Göppel Go4City19
Powertrain
Engine	IVECO-FIAT N60 Mercedes-Benz OM629
Capacity	256[note 1]
Power output	455 kW (610 hp)
Transmission	AC-AC
Dimensions
Length	30.735 m (100 ft 10.0 in)
Width	2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)
Height	3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
Curb weight	27,320 kg (60,230 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	MAN SGG280 (partially related)

History

The AutoTram Extra Grand was unveiled and tested in Dresden, Germany, in August 2012.^[3] The bus was rejected in Germany, citing the cost of infrastructure upgrades necessary to accommodate it.^[4][5] The producer, German bus company Göppel Bus GmbH went bankrupt in 2013.^[6] After being sold to Kirov Plant, they went bankrupt again in October 2014, and the company was liquidated.^[7] Aside from the demonstrator unit in Dresden and the units ordered by Beijing and Shanghai, no one else ordered the bus.^[8]

Specifications

The bus is 30.73 m (100.8 ft) long, 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) wide and 3.4 m (11 ft) tall.^[1] It is a hybrid-electric vehicle and is capable of driving 5 miles (8.0 km) on electric power alone.^[2] The prototype vehicle cost $10 million dollars USD.^[3]

See also

• Volvo Gran Artic 300
• Van Hool AGG300
• Bi-articulated bus
• Bus rapid transit
• Public transport

Notes

1. Assuming maximum seating as specified by spec sheet. The bus did not enter commercial service.