"The international jury, composed of 10 specialized journalists from across Europe, completed a thorough evaluation process involving 14 vehicles nominated across the three categories. The jury's work resulted from several months of analysis aimed not only at assessing technical performance, but also progress in sustainability, safety, comfort, and innovation. The high level of participants demonstrates once again the dynamism and continuous evolution of the passenger transport sector, increasingly oriented toward solutions that combine efficiency, technology, and environmental responsibility."
"The Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric won the Sustainable Bus Award 2026 in the Urban category, an international recognition highlighting excellence in sustainable mobility and innovation applied to public transport. The model stands out for its modular powertrain, which optimizes onboard space and facilitates maintenance operations. Equipped with a high-capacity battery of over 400 kWh and a 250 kW motor, the Urbino 10.5 offers a range of over 600 km (according to eSORT), effectively meeting the operational needs of urban fleets."
The Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric, the Iveco Bus Crossway Elec NF, and the MAN Lion's Coach 14 E won the Sustainable Bus Awards 2026 in the Urban, Intercity, and Coach categories respectively. The awards ceremony took place in Brussels during the Gala Night of Busworld Europe 2025. An international jury of 10 specialized journalists evaluated 14 nominated vehicles over several months, assessing technical performance, sustainability, safety, comfort, and innovation. The Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric features a modular powertrain, a battery over 400 kWh, a 250 kW motor, and a claimed range over 600 km while complying with GSR2 and supporting advanced driver-assistance integration. Comfort and accessibility features include ECAS suspension with kneeling, ramps for reduced mobility, and a low-noise interior. Recyclability for the model exceeds 95%. The high level of participants reflects growing sector dynamism and a shift toward efficient, technological, and environmentally responsible passenger transport solutions.
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