Solaris obtains EPD certification for three Urbino electric bus models

Solaris has obtained Environmental Product Declarations for the Urbino 10,5 electric, Urbino 12 electric and Urbino 18 electric bus models, extending the number of EPD-certified vehicles in its portfolio to six.

The Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are independently verified environmental datasets covering the complete vehicle life cycle.

The declarations were developed in accordance with ISO 14025 standards and Product Category Rules requirements applicable to city and intercity buses. The certification process included a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) covering raw material extraction, component manufacturing, vehicle production, transport, operation, servicing and end-of-life treatment.

The manufacturer states that the assessments also include operational energy consumption and the impact of the electricity generation mix in the countries where the buses are deployed. The resulting datasets are intended to provide measurable information on environmental impact throughout the operational and manufacturing chain.

Solaris expands EPD coverage across electric bus portfolio

The newly certified models join other Solaris vehicles that had already obtained Environmental Product Declarations, including the Urbino 18 hydrogen, Urbino 18 electric and Urbino 12 hybrid.

The company says the declarations are designed to provide transparent and comparable environmental information for public transport operators evaluating vehicle procurement based on life-cycle impact data alongside technical and economic criteria.

The EPD documentation confirms recyclability levels ranging from approximately 96% to nearly 98%, depending on the vehicle model. Solaris highlights that the figures include material recovery potential at the end of the vehicle life cycle.

Environmental Product Declarations are based on independently verified methodologies and are increasingly being adopted within the public transport sector as standardized environmental reporting tools.

According to Solaris, the Life Cycle Assessment conducted for the three electric bus models evaluates environmental parameters across all operational stages. These include manufacturing processes, logistics, maintenance activities, operational energy demand and recycling procedures.

The manufacturer adds that the datasets can also support the identification of optimization areas within supply chains and production activities, as well as vehicle energy efficiency during operation.