INCREASE IN THE EMPTY WEIGHT OF BUSES AND

COACHES

Embedded materials

(safety/environment/confort)

Situation - end-90's (in

kg)

Current situation

(in kg)

Additional weight

per single item (in

kg)

Total

increase by

2014

(cumulative)

(in kg)

Noise reduction 15 100 85 85

Retarder and brake systems:

ABS, ESP, ACC, AEBS, LDWS 70 220 150 235

Strength of the body (UN R 66) 110 200 90 325

Safety belts and anchorages 80 200 120 445

Double glazing 200 220 20 465

Air-conditionning system + Toilets

+ Water tank + Kitchen 300 450 150 615

Onboard equipment:

Camera & Mirrors + Multimedia +

ITS systems

30 70 40 655

Lighting:

glazing + Directional Headlamps 15 65 50 705

Sub-total Euro III to Euro V

(engine) 260 700 440 1145

Total - up to Euro VI: 2014

(engine) 1000 300 1445