A for the future! Leipzig,Van Hool OctoberExquiCity 22, 2012dM

+60% +50% +30% +30% In cities

Source: UITP – Union Internationale des Transports Publics 2025 PTx2 = Objectif 2025 : x 2

passengers/hour-direction

Source: BRT planning guide 2007, Institute for Transportation & Development Policy

? = Types Rapid Transit Systems (zero emission)

Trolley Fuel Cell (FC)*

Maturity of ++++ ++ ++++ Technology Local Emissions 0 0 0 Infrastructure +++ + ++++ Flexibility of Use ++ ++++ + Specifications BRT vs. Tram

BRT system double Tram on rails articulated

Capacity [passengers] 145 145 Capacity [passengers/hr] 2300 2300 Standing/Seated 95/50 95/50 Width [m] 2.55 2.30 Length [m] 25.0 28.0 Height [m] 3.2 3.5 Curb weight [T] 21.5 36.0 Traction Elektric Elektric Capital Cost BRT vs. Tram

Trolleybus FC based BRT Tram System* System ** Planning 0.75 M€/km 0.75 M€/km 1.6 M€/km Civil works 1.25 M€/km 0.5 M€/km 1.5 M€/km

ROW - 0.4 M€/km 1.4 M€/km

Hydrogen Refueling Infra - 0.17 M€/km - Electricity Infra 0.8 M€/km - 0.8 M€/km Vehicles 0.9 M€ 1.5 M€ 4 M€ Totaal *** 3.7 M€/km 3.32 M€/km 9.3 M€/km

* Study on the basis of 20 vehicles (1 vehicle per km) ** Capital cost of and FC based BRT at 2012 level *** Cost that do not differ are left out of the equation.

Bus Rapid Transit • Tram/Light rail Service Capex Service Capex

Rouen (25km) 2002 6.4 M€/km Nantes (4.1km) 2000 24.0 M€/km Nantes (7km) 2006 8.5 M€/km Mulhouse 2006 17.3 M€/km Eindhoven 2004 6.5 M€/km (12km) (15km) Orléans (18km) 2000 16.8 M€/km Douai (12km) 2009 9.8 M€/km Grenoble (11km) 2006 27.0 M€/km Average 7.8 M€/km Average 21.3 M€/km

* Excluding equal type cost for all systems.

Capital Cost comparison BRT vs. Tram

Capital cost of BRT system vs. Light Rail Projects shows 61% less expensive. Operational Cost

Trolleybus FC based Tram 2007 Tram 2012** 2012 BRT 2012 * Consumption 0.27 €/km 0.96 €/km 0.30 €/km 0.34 €/km Maintenance 0.55 €/km 0.95 €/km 0.85 €/km 0.98 €/km Mileage (yr) 60.000 km 60.000 km 60.000 km 60.000 km Total [€/yr] 43,200 € 114,600 € 69,000 € 79,200 € Totaal [€/km] 0.72 €/km 1.91 – 1.15 1.15 €/km 1.32 €/km €/km*

* Consumption dropping to approx. 0.50 €/km with hydrogen at 4 €/kg Maintenance dropping to 0.65 €/km beyond 2020 ** Updated to 2012 level at 3% p.a. since 2007 Operational cost BRT vs. Light Rail

This american study in 6 cities confirm that a BRT system vs. a tram is : - 41% less expensive per operating hour - 61% less expensive per kilometer driven Total Cost

Trolleybus FC based BRT Tram (2006) System System Capex 3.7 M€/km 3.32 M€/km 7.9 M€/km Amortization Infra (yrs) 30 30 30 Amortization veh. (yrs) 20 15 30 Capital Cost [€/yr/bus] 138,300 € 160,660 € 263,330 €

Opex [€/yr/bus] 43,200 € 114,600 – 69,000 € 79,200 €

Total Cost [€/yr/bus] 181,500 € 275,260 – 229,000 € 342,530 € Total Cost [€/bus/km] 3.0 €/km 4.6 – 3.8 €/km 5.71 €/km Performance BRT vs. Tram

This american study in 6 cities confirms that the commercial speed of a BRT bus system is much higher than of a Light Rail system │ Custom design

• combine the flexibility of a bus with the efficiency of light rail • the design reflects the service • a timeless and elegant line • the interior enables fast boarding • separated driver’s cabin

• improved passenger flow in the interior • the interior design enables fast boarding • 4 doors with a total door opening of 4,8 m

• separated driver’s cabin

• adjusted ergonomics

• more central position of the driver

• pleasing working environment

• separated acclimatisation

• security

• rear window • 360° panoramic view

• spacious

• a pleasant environment

• central lighting

• innovative acclimatisation

• cantilever mounted seats

• easy cleaning

• smooth surfaces

• 18 m hybrid trolley

• 24 m hybrid

• 24 m hybrid

• 18 m trolley See you ... On board the Exqui.City Thank you !