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The Irizar ie tram referenced by the Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (CATP)

The Irizar ie tram referenced by the Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (CATP)

The Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (Central Purchasing Office for Public Transport) has referenced the Irizar ie tram 100% electric BRT bus in two lengths, the 12 m version and the articulated 18 m version.

The Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (CATP) is the expert in purchasing for public transport in France. It is a service provided by AGIR Transport to all public purchasers.

Adding the bus to the catalogue of referenced products lets French public purchasers order vehicles directly from the CATP.

Being included is a step further in the strategy to strengthen the presence of the Irizar e-mobility brand in the French market, where several ie trams have been on the road since 2019 in diverse French cities including Bayonne, Orleans and Aix-en-Provence, among others.

About the Irizar ie tram

The Irizar ie tram stands out for its cutting-edge design. It is an image that fits in with modern cities that are committed to environments that are more habitable and respectful of our planet.

Among its primary characteristics, its design stands out. Its aesthetic attributes are reminiscent of a tram, like the hubcaps, and the rearview mirrors that have been replaced by cameras that project images onto two screens inside the vehicles on both sides of the driver, and the chromed perimeter ring that wraps around the body of the vehicle. The perimeter ring frames the large glass surface of the sides.

The Irizar ie tram has won several awards over the years: 2018 Bus of the year, 2018 Ecological Industrial Vehicle in Spain and the 2024 Muévete Verde prize in the “Decarbonising Transport” category, among others.

The vehicle is available in 12 and 18 metre lengths, and it incorporates the new GSR2 ADAS standards, which also include cybersecurity for the vehicle. And it also has a new generation of batteries. Another characteristic is the new powertrain with a lighter and more compact design and the new digital HMI that allows for maximum personalisation.