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ITALY EMBRACES KARSAN COMFORT IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT!

Karsan e-JEST and e-ATAK are the Strongest Candidates for Leadership in Europe in 2023, again! 

Karsan, which plays a leading role in the electrification of Europe's transportation infrastructure, continues to win new tenders in its target markets. In this context, as one of the winners of the tender initiated by Consip, the Italian public procurement agency, Karsan has signed a new framework contract for its six and eight-meter electric lots covering 320 units in total. Through this framework contract, Karsan aims to receive new e-JEST and e-ATAK orders from the operators in Italy in the coming period. Stating that they continue to play their leading role in the transformation of public transport in Europe, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, "Our vehicles that have proven themselves are also in great demand in the world following Europe. Karsan e-JEST has been Europe's best-selling electric minibus for the last three years. E-ATAK, on the other hand, has been keeping the leading position in its segment in Europe for the last two years. Karsan is one of the most preferred brands in the electric transformation of Europe's public transport. Thanks to this new framework contract we have signed, we will maintain our strong growth in Italy, one of our target markets.” 

Karsan's expansion in Italy is accelerating! 

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the electrification of public transport in Italy, has won one of the most significant tenders in the country. Karsan aims to receive new e-JEST and e-ATAK orders within the scope of the 18-month framework agreement signed with Consip for supplying six and eight-meter electric vehicles. Karsan, which currently provides service in many different Italian cities from north to south, such as Verona, Legnago, Sendrio, Alghero, Olbia, Catania, and Catanzaro with its 34 electric vehicles, also aims to accelerate its expansion in the country with the new orders it will receive. Stating that they continue to play their leading role in the transformation of public transport in Europe, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, "Our vehicles that have proven themselves are also in great demand in the world, following Europe. Karsan e-JEST has been Europe's best-selling electric minibus for the last three years. E-ATAK, on the other hand, has been keeping the leading position in its segment in Europe for two years. Our vehicles are to target the leadership in 2023, too.” 

Karsan's expansion in Italy is accelerating! 

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the electrification of public transport in Italy, has won one of the most significant tenders in the country. Karsan aims to receive new e-JEST and e-ATAK orders within the scope of the 18-month framework agreement signed with Consip for supplying six and eight-meter electric vehicles. Karsan, which currently provides service in many different Italian cities from north to south, such as Verona, Legnago, Sendrio, Alghero, Olbia, Catania, and Catanzaro with its 34 electric vehicles, also aims to accelerate its expansion in the country with the new orders it will receive. Stating that they continue to play their leading role in the transformation of public transport in Europe, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, "Our vehicles that have proven themselves are also in great demand in the world, following Europe. Karsan e-JEST has been Europe's best-selling electric minibus for the last three years. E-ATAK, on the other hand, has been keeping the leading position in its segment in Europe for two years. Our vehicles are to target the leadership in 2023, too.” 

About Karsan: 

Karsan, leaving 56 years behind in the Turkish automotive industry, has been manufacturing commercial vehicles for the world's leading brands and its own brand at modern facilities since its foundation. Karsan has been producing commercial vehicles since 1981, and its factory in Bursa Hasanağa has the capacity to produce about twenty thousand vehicles per year in a single shift. Hasanağa Factory, designed with the flexibility to produce all types of vehicles from passenger cars to heavy trucks, from minivans to buses, is 30 km away from Bursa city center and is located on an area of 203 thousand square meters total, 99 thousand square meters of which is indoors. 

Positioned as the only independent multi-brand vehicle manufacturer in Türkiye for more than 56 years in the automotive industry, Karsan aims to develop derivative versions of the new and existing vehicles in order to extend its presence to all segments of passenger transportation, in accordance with its vision of being one step ahead in the future of mobility. Continuing its efforts to develop "innovative products and services", "from idea to market" in the public transportation segment, Karsan primarily aims to strengthen its Main Manufacturer/OEM business line. 

Karsan manages the entire automotive value chain, from R&D to production, from marketing to sales and after-sales activities. Karsan produces JEST and ATAK models under its own brand. In addition, Karsan produces and sales 100% electric buses e-JEST and e-ATAK models within the framework of the cooperation with the global giant BMW. Karsan also produces 10-12-18 meter sized 100% electric e-ATA buses, and the 12 meter e-ATA Hydrogen. With the technology company ADASTEC, Karsan produces Level 4 driverless bus Autonomous e-ATAK model, which is the first driverless bus carrying passengers across Europe and America. Karsan also manufactures 10-12-18 meter buses for Menarinibus. As of 2022, Karsan has started production of Megane Sedan automobiles for the Renault brand. In addition to vehicle production, Karsan also provides industrial services at its factory located in the Organized Industrial Zone.