Munich Airport to Deploy Up to 74 Electric MAN Buses for Emission-Free Apron Operations
AeroGround, a Munich Airport subsidiary, is converting its entire apron bus fleet to electric MAN Lion’s City E buses to support the airport’s net-zero emissions target by 2035.
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What Happened
AeroGround, the wholly owned ground handling subsidiary of Munich Airport, is fully transitioning its apron bus fleet to electric MAN Lion’s City E buses. Up to 74 emission-free eBuses will be deployed in the coming years, replacing diesel-powered vehicles. To showcase this shift, MAN Truck & Bus and Munich Airport have launched a six-part social media series called 'Boarding by eBus,' starting with an introductory episode available now.
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With a target of up to 74 electric buses, the fleet will more than double.
The social media campaign features a humorous duo: Patrik, an eager intern ('Patrikant'), and Franz, an experienced AeroGround bus driver. Together they explore the world of electric apron buses, covering topics from charging with CCS connectors to assistance systems. The series aims to highlight the bus driver profession as modern and future-proof, appealing to new talent.
Why this matters
This transition reduces airport ground transportation emissions, improves passenger and worker comfort with quieter operation, and highlights the growing role of electric buses in logistics.
Terms in This Story
- eBus
- An electric bus powered by batteries or other electric propulsion, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
- Apron bus
- A bus used to transport passengers, crew, or staff on the airport apron, the area where aircraft are parked.
- CCS connector
- Combined Charging System, a standard for fast charging electric vehicles using a single plug.
- Net Zero
- A target of balancing greenhouse gas emissions produced with those removed from the atmosphere, often by 2050 or earlier.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.