Environmental Protection

Two hybrid buses from MAN have been part of the STOAG fleet since February 2012. The two Lions's City Hybrids from STOAG have two types of drive: a diesel and an electric motor. Energy that is normally lost when braking, for example, is stored and used to drive the electric motor when starting off. We decided on two vehicles with a serial hybrid system.

The first two electric buses have been in regular service since October 2015: These two Urbino 12 electric buses from Solaris are still operating on routes 962 and 966. Since July 2019, electric buses have also been running on the intercity route 979, which is operated jointly with Vestische Straßenbahnen GmbH. Both transport companies purchased a total of four electric buses from the manufacturer VDL Bus & Coach for this purpose. More information about the electromobility project can be found here.

In June 2020, STOAG expanded its fleet by five electric cars. These vehicles, manufactured by LEVC and styled like London taxis, are in operation as "local runabouts" and feature a range extender.

The other cars that are in use at STOAG are gradually being converted to electric vehicles. The further expansion of electromobility is being planned.