Man Truck & Bus Wins Commercial Vehicle Design Award for Next-Generation Electric Bus

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] MAN Truck & Bus Group announced on the 5th that its next-generation electric bus, the 'MAN Lions City E,' has won the Best Design Award in the commercial vehicle category at the Automotive Brand Contest.

The Automotive Brand Contest is the only international design award for automobile brands, organized by the German Design Council. The judging panel consists of design experts, scholars, and journalists. Regarding the MAN Lions City E's win in the commercial vehicle design category, they stated, "The eye-catching, elegant, and original design is sufficient to inject dynamism into the city." They also evaluated that the functional design, including lightweight construction, consideration for vulnerable road users, and ergonomically designed driver's cabin, achieved a high level.

The MAN Lions City E is a zero-emission urban electric bus developed in two models: a 12m single model and an 18m articulated model. Additionally, it adopts a fully low-floor structure to enhance accessibility for vulnerable road users. Using advanced battery cell technology, the 18m articulated model delivers a maximum battery capacity of 480kW, enabling a driving range of up to 270km on a single charge.

The MAN Lions City E has previously won prestigious global awards, including the Gold Award in the Product category at the 'iF Design Award 2020' and the Bus of the Year award at the 2020 Spain International Transport Awards. Rudy Kuchta, Head of MAN Bus Product and Sales, said, "This award in the commercial vehicle category is a testament to the functional and aesthetic design excellence of the MAN Lions City E."

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