For The Transit Fans: Manufacturer Profile: Solaris
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Solaris Bus and Coach is a Polish heavy vehicle manufacturer well known for its bus offerings across Eastern Europe.
Solaris Urbino 18 CNG Factory Demonstrator
Manufacturer Quick Facts:
Founded: 2001
Main Office: Bolechowo, Poland
Notable Product: Urbino, Alpino, InterUrbino, Vacanza, Valletta, Tramino
Solaris is also known for building intercity Trams as well, building models for major cities in Eastern Europe.
Solaris Vacanza Touring Coach converted into a Blood Collection Van at the University of Warsaw
Solaris actually began as a contractor for Neoplan. Solaris built and sold Neoplan buses in Poland for the Eastern European market. Solaris began building its own buses in 1999 and did not renew its license with Neoplan. Solaris builds Standard Transit Buses as well as Trolleybuses and Tourist Coaches.
Solaris InterUrbino Factory Demonstrator
Solaris was the first European bus manufacturer to produce a hybrid version of one if its main models. For its electric buses and trams, Solaris teams up with other companies such as Ganz Electro in Hungary and Cegelec in the Czech Republic to assist with developing Batteries and other electric vehicle technologies.
Solaris Urbino 18 Hybrid Factory Demonstrator at a transit convention in France
New Solaris Urbino 12 Hybrid Teaser Film from Solaris
Solaris Urbino CNG Backfire
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