Volvo Bus UK vyhrála zakázky na 184 nových hybridů pro Británii v rámci "Green Bus fund for England" zahrnující největší dosavadní zakázku na 77 doubledeckerů pro Arrivu. “Ke konci roku 2011 jsme měli 100 doubledeckerů Volvo hybrid v provozu v Británii,” řekl Steve Dewhurst z Volvo Bus UK and Ireland.

Ze 184 nově objednaných hybridních vozidel je 145 Volvo B5LH hybrid doubledeckerů s nástavbou Wrightbus Gemini 2. Kromě Arrivy jsou zde tito dopravci: Go Ahead (objednáno 45), National Express (9), Rotala (8) a Ensign Bus (6.) Objednávka dopravce Arriva order doplňuje 46 již provozovných hybridů s cílovým stavem 123 Volvo B5LHs. Podobně,Go Ahead provozuje v současnosti 15 hybridních doubledeckerů a flotila naroste na 60. National Express s dalšími 9 vozy flotilu Volvo hybridů zdvojnásobí.

Standardní Volvo 7900 hybrid bus byl poprvé dodán do Velké Británie v ríámci "Green Bus fund" for England. Kompletní vozy Volvo (i s karosérií Volvo) byly dodány dopravci First Group v rámci zakázky na 29 autobusů abyly nasazeny v různých lokalitách. Dalších 10 bylo dodáno pro Lothian, dopravce v Edinburghu. V provozu vykázaly hybridy úspory 30 - 40% paliva, o 45% méně NOx a tišší provoz, vše v porovnání na těch samých trasách oproti dieselům.

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Novinka na českém trhu: Nízkopodlažní hybridní autobus Volvo 7700LH

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Largest Volvo hybrid orders ever in UK

Volvo Bus UK has won orders for 184 new hybrid buses as part of the Green Bus fund for England, including its single largest ever hybrid order of 77 double deck buses for Arriva. “By the end of last year we had 100 Volvo hybrid powered double deckers in operation throughout the UK,” said Steve Dewhurst, Managing Director of Volvo Bus UK and Ireland. “They are not only proving to be extremely reliable, but also highly fuel efficient."

“These orders mark a high level of confidence from a number of our major customers further establishing our market leading position in hybrid technology. The Government’s continued support through the Green Bus Fund is welcomed and is a much needed boost to our industry.” Of the 184 hybrid vehicles ordered, 145 are Volvo B5LH hybrid double deckers featuring the stylish Wrightbus Gemini 2 bodywork. In addition to the Arriva order, significant other orders are as follows: Go Ahead have ordered 45, National Express have ordered 9, Rotala 8 and Ensign Bus 6. The Arriva order complements the 46 hybrids already in operation with the company taking their hybrid fleet to 123 Volvo B5LHs. Similarly, Go Ahead who already successfully operates 15 hybrid double decks will increase their hybrid fleet to 60. By taking an additional 9, National Express is doubling its Volvo hybrid fleet.

Volvo single deck hybrids

For the first time Volvo 7900 single deck hybrid bus will be delivered to the UK as part of the Green Bus fund for England. The complete Volvo buses are to be delivered to First Group as an order for 29 buses and will be operating in various locations. An additional 10 complete buses will be delivered to Lothian, operating in Edinburgh. The Volvo 7900s are designed and built totally within the Volvo Group. Managing the hybrid system prioritises fuel efficiency, significantly reducing emissions of carbon dioxide. At the same time, the range of gear ratios in the transmission means that the diesel engine can operate in its most efficient range.

“In operation Volvo hybrids are returning 30 – 40% better fuel figures when compared to diesel buses operating on the same routes,” explained Phil Owen, Volvo Bus UK Sales Director. “The level of air quality improvements include a 45% lower NOx per kilometre, giving up to a 40 tonne carbon dioxide reduction per bus, each year.

“With spiralling fuel costs and even tougher emission regulations, the Volvo hybrid offers a cleaner, quieter and economical transport solution for our towns and cities.”

Press information Volvo Bus Corporation

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Novinka na českém trhu: Nízkopodlažní hybridní autobus Volvo 7700LH