Solaris obtains EPD certification for three Urbino electric bus models - Sustainable Bus

Solaris obtained Environmental Product Declarations for the Urbino 10,5 electric, Urbino 12 electric, and Urbino 18 electric bus models, increasing the number of EPD-certified vehicles in its portfolio to six. The Environmental Product Declarations are independently verified environmental datasets covering the complete vehicle life cycle. The declarations were developed under ISO 14025 and product category rules for city and intercity buses. The certification process included a life cycle assessment covering raw material extraction, component manufacturing, vehicle production, transport, operation, servicing, and end-of-life treatment. The assessments include operational energy consumption and the impact of the electricity generation mix in deployment countries. The documentation provides recyclability levels of about 96% to nearly 98%, including material recovery potential at end of life.

"Solaris has obtained Environmental Product Declarations for the Urbino 10,5 electric, Urbino 12 electric and Urbino 18 electric bus models, extending the number of EPD-certified vehicles in its portfolio to six. The Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are independently verified environmental datasets covering the complete vehicle life cycle."

"The declarations were developed in accordance with ISO 14025 standards and Product Category Rules requirements applicable to city and intercity buses. The certification process included a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) covering raw material extraction, component manufacturing, vehicle production, transport, operation, servicing and end-of-life treatment."

"The manufacturer states that the assessments also include operational energy consumption and the impact of the electricity generation mix in the countries where the buses are deployed. The resulting datasets are intended to provide measurable information on environmental impact throughout the operational and manufacturing chain."

"The company says the declarations are designed to provide transparent and comparable environmental information for public transport operators evaluating vehicle procurement based on life-cycle impact data alongside technical and economic criteria. The EPD documentation confirms recyclability levels ranging from approximately 96% to nearly 98%, depending on the vehicle model."

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