„ColumBus“: test vehicle of innovation of eBus-Cluster Concepts
„ColumBus“ as test vehicle of innovative solutions proves success of eBus-Cluster project and perfect interplay of all systems. The scope of integrated solutions ranges from new heating pump, PCM heating panels through roof-mounted pantograph to innovative interior and exterior design.
About eBus-Cluster: A development project of INDUS-Förderbank
eBus-Cluster is a project of INDUS-Förderbank with the target to design electric mobility in public transportation in an energy and resource efficient way without having to forgo any comfort or information features like air conditioning and infotainment.
In addition to INDUS subsidiaries AURORA with its subsidiary HEAVAC, KSG Kieback-Schäfer Group und SMA also companies like Bitzer, CELLOFOAM, FarHym, Kiel Sitze and Schunk Carbon Technology signed up as partners of the project. The project is managed by WSCON. Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI is responsible for scientific monitoring as well as the topic Internet of Things and therefore linking-up the systems All solutions developed in the project were integrated by Bus Trailer Service GmbH in a e-bus provided by Fraunhofer IVI: ColumBus. Furthermore, the companies Continental and Hella Aglaia support the eBus-Cluster.