IVECO BUS, a leader in alternative energies, recently delivered the first 20 units of its BUS 17-210 G chassis to public transport operator Metropol. These vehicles, intended for public transport missions in Escobar, in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), make this municipality the first in Argentina to have a bus line entirely powered by natural gas.

Vénissieux, September 1, 2025

IVECO BUS strengthens its leadership in sustainable mobility in Latin America with the delivery of the first natural gas chassis in Argentina. Twenty units of the BUS 17-210 G model were handed over to Metropol, representing a significant advancement in modernizing public transport within the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA).

"The integration of gas buses into the public transport network not only promotes the energy transition but also demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainable development, essential pillars for the development of cleaner and more efficient cities," said Marcio Querichelli, IVECO BUS Head of Bus Commercial Operations in Latin America.

The BUS 17-210 G chassis, the first natural gas-powered model manufactured in Argentina at the IVECO BUS plant in Córdoba, is equipped with the GNC FPT N60 engine. With nine 80-liter tanks, this model offers a range of up to 350 kilometers, ensuring operation on long-distance routes within the metropolitan area.

This integration of natural gas-powered vehicles was carried out in collaboration with Overbus, the official IVECO BUS dealer in Argentina, as well as Italbus, the local bodybuilder specializing in manufacturing bodies for urban and interurban buses, and a strategic partner of IVECO BUS in Argentina.

The vehicles will operate on lines 504 and 507 in the municipality of Escobar, making it the first in Argentina to feature a bus line entirely powered by natural gas. This positions Metropol as the only company in the country to offer such a line with an IVECO BUS fleet. Metropol is a leading public transport operator in Argentina, with 27 lines covering 120 million kilometers annually and transporting over 230 million passengers in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

IVECO BUS

 IVECO BUS is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), a global leader in commercial and specialty vehicles, powertrain, and financial services, listed on the Borsa Italiana in Milan. IVECO BUS designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vehicles covering all missions: city, intercity, school transport, line service and tourism.

With a worldwide presence and a leading position in Europe in sustainable public transport, IVECO BUS supports private transport operators and public transport authorities in their energy transition with a technology-neutral approach that includes all energies: biofuel, biomethane, battery electric and fuel cell technologies.

With an extensive service network, IVECO BUS guarantees worldwide assistance wherever an Iveco Bus vehicle is in operation.

In addition, IVECO BUS's Energy Mobility Solutions service and consulting offer provides customized support for the coordination of complex electrification projects.

A wide range of IVECO ON connected services, developed to optimise the operation and maintenance of all-energy vehicle fleets, completes IVECO BUS’s comprehensive offering.

The company employs over 5,500 people and operates seven manufacturing plants in Europe and Latin America: Annonay and Rorthais in France, Vysoké Myto in the Czech Republic, Brescia and Foggia in Italy, Sete Lagoas in Brazil, and Córdoba in Argentina.

For further information about IVECO BUS: www.ivecobus.com

 For further information, please contact:

Isabelle FILLONNEAU

Mobile + 33 6 87 71 36 24

isabelle.fillonneau@ivecogroup.com