MAN Truck & Bus has hit Hanover electric vehicles

The German company showed at the IAA'18 vision of the future of electric vehicles

The company MAN Truck & Bus presented at the international IAA commercial vehicle 2018 MAN CitE is specifically for the delivery of goods in urban environments. The new 15-ton truck with ergonomic design low rise solid flat floor in the driver's cab and the easy access was fully in just 18 months. Difference of a novelty was the low position of the driver seat (floor height only 350 mm), a significant surface of the glass cockpit and the camera circular review, which give the driver and maintainer a full overview of the surrounding traffic situation within the city the dispatched message.

By 2050, the urban population worldwide will increase by about 50%. Causing traffic for deliveries and disposal, noise, environmental pollution and the number of traffic jams will increase significantly. Naturally, to limit these negative effects will be familiar tightening of laws and regulations. Suppliers of transport services and delivery services should, as appropriate, to establish a working process and at the same time to take account of the growing demand for cargo transportation. New concept CitE the company MAN answers the question what will be the delivery vehicle of the future.

The doorway of the cabin opens fully CitE in width and height. Own flip-up front passenger seat provides additional space for passage. This allows the driver to get in and out without bending and without applying extra effort, taking just one step without the need to resist. It actually equates the car to multiscope. In addition, sliding door ecnomic Parking spot and when unloading in a confined space.

Ergonomics CitE also sets new standards 

So, all indicators are located in the direct field of vision in the workplace of the driver. For optimal display of all information on the trip screen is used in fully digital form. Switches, logically positioned, depending on the frequency of use, easily accessible from the normal seated position, as well as Cup holders or storage compartments. In the middle of the cab behind the holder is cooled compartment for food and drinks. On the rear of the cab has a convenient compartment for personal items. Over both wheel arches there are niches for storage, for example, for bags. The Cup holder is always at hand directly from the driver's seat. In the lower compartment you can place the folder with the accompanying documentation. In addition, over the driver's seat is a large ceiling compartment with one open shelf for storage at the line of the door. A large stowage compartment in the dashboard extends to the front passenger side. Shipping documents can also be put on the dashboard. At the bottom of the doors there is a spacious niche with the possibility of accommodation of two beverage bottles with a volume up to 1.5 L. is a Small open niche above the door handle.

The driver could confidently navigate in the cockpit even at night, the lighting is optimally adapted to the conditions of work. This applies to both the cabin lighting and glove compartments.

On the dashboard within easy reach from the driver's seat is a universal holder for your smartphone/tablet.
Integration of personalized tablet or smartphone in a working environment the driver makes optimum use of data on logistics processes and freight flows. Outside of the car the device, you can use the private network client. USB charging socket is located near the holder. Many of the functions associated with the management of the fleet customer, for example, the electronic invoice can be thus optimally integrated in the workflow.

Conditioning system CitE is made in accordance with the special requirements of urban delivery transport. In one route the driver has to leave the car and come back several times, being in constant motion. Often required to open doors. In this regard, a lot of heat escapes in the winter and summer increases the need for cooling, which in the case of the electric vehicle is inextricably linked to the undesirable energy losses. In view of this, the concept of conditioning MAN CitE is aimed at reducing the conditioning of the cab, replacing contact heating and ventilation from the driver's seat. The ventilation system draws heat and sweat in the summer and in the cold season the direct seat provides a pleasant microclimate and relieves stress on the musculoskeletal apparatus. The heated steering wheel further warms the driver's hands in cold weather.

 CitE MAN: security in all respects

Safety in the car for deliveries in an urban environment means first and foremost the unlimited number of possible traffic control, and visibility of other participants. In particular, for a correct assessment of the situation, for example, at the time of rotation for the driver important direct eye contact with cyclists and pedestrians. These criteria were deliberately taken into account by the company MAN during the development of CitE. Increased the space of window openings gives the driver maximum forward visibility. Due to the low type landing, he literally sees pedestrians or cyclists with their own eyes. Below, in parallel, to provide a sufficient overview of the traffic lights and signs installed above the roadway, the visibility of the windshield side of the driver's seat greatly increased. Due to the fact that in heavy city traffic is important not only visibility to the front and side, but the situation around the vehicle, CitE 18 is equipped with a video sweep panorama Bird View. All-round visibility with bird's eye view around the vehicle is displayed on a large Central screen integrated multimedia and navigation systems. Thus, in the case of slow movements and maneuvering of pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles such as parked cars, are constantly in the driver's field of vision. In order to prevent accidents due to the presence of "blind spots" CitE is equipped with the new system, which replaced the mirrors. On both sides of the vehicle mounted camera. They convey the image of your surroundings in real-time to two displays located in the driver's field of vision, and thus, minimize the occurrence of blind spots. The driver can now a glance the whole situation, previously he needed to look right, left, and wide angle mirror. The cameras provide image with high resolution regardless of the level of illumination, improving visibility in dark time and under changing lighting conditions. It also reduces the chance of damage from bumps, dirt or glare from the sun – unlike traditional mirrors. This further increases safety and reduces the likelihood of damage from collisions, and with it the cost of repairs.

 CitE MAN: the electric car for city

 CitE specially designed by the company MAN as the delivery city car with electric drive. The rejection of the diesel powertrain with the internal combustion engine over the front axle helped to create a vehicle with a very low floor and a maximum freedom of movement of the driver inside the cabin. CitE is driven by the electric motor, located in the Central part in a special module of MAN eMobility. Lithium-ion batteries are on the sides of the vehicle under his frame and provide the radius of influence, the size of at least 100 miles, enough for a daytime flight for the transportation of goods in the city. The chassis is fully lined, which further increases the safety of other road users. In addition, it protects the batteries in case of an accident. Despite the individual design concept, one of the goals of the developers CitE was a standard body of classic construction. Thus, the allowed execution CitE with any body type, which is used for distribution traffic in the city. However, the main focus is on dry cargo vans for delivery of goods and products at the small shops. If necessary, the design features of the cab include the ability to pass from the cab into the back of the car. In addition, the MAN CitE is equipped with specially designed tyres from Continental. Individually designed to CitE tire Conti e.MotionPro has a distinctive profile and perfectly complement the design of the car thanks to its bright blue stripes on sides and blue grooves on the tread.

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