SBS Transit trials Volvo Volgren 12-metre single decker
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Originally posted by iveco:
TP2245 not built at Malaga meh?
No, because the bodywork number does not begin with VP.
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
11.4m?Might not interest SBST with our high populations unless they intend to use it for svc 11,42,317 etc..
There is a good chance that hybrid buses, if adopted, would be put to use on feeder routes. Perth and Adelaide have been putting them on their free shuttle routes.
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
11.4m?Might not interest SBST with our high populations unless they intend to use it for svc 11,42,317 etc..
If they choose to take this B5RH in, i'm pretty certain the wheelbase will be extended to make it 12m.
Also Hybrid buses runs best on services with a start-stop nature.
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In terms of maintenance still not cost effective in Sg at least...Explain why both incumbents still insists on diesel powered buses despite tons of hybrid trials
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The powertrain of the B5RH seems to have been very reliable over the past year and a half. The D5F215 engine is simply a 4-cylinder version of the D7E290. The parallel hybrid concept allows the bus to be powered by the diesel motor only, electric motor only, or a combination of both. The i-Shift gearbox is proven in both truck and bus applications. Volvo insisting on producing only hybrid integral products for the European market is proof of how much confidence they have with their product.
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
11.4m?Might not interest SBST with our high populations unless they intend to use it for svc 11,42,317 etc..
I think that is PRECISELY the service they are gonna put the bus in...
42 has outstanding chance...
And that svc can go WAB simultaneously...
84 also has great chance since it has to turn at Punggol Rd End... Though it already has 1688K
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Originally posted by Powered_By_CNG:
The powertrain of the B5RH seems to have been very reliable over the past year and a half. The D5F215 engine is simply a 4-cylinder version of the D7E290. The parallel hybrid concept allows the bus to be powered by the diesel motor only, electric motor only, or a combination of both. The i-Shift gearbox is proven in both truck and bus applications. Volvo insisting on producing only hybrid integral products for the European market is proof of how much confidence they have with their product.
Not to forget the 200 plus B5LH in daily operation under TfL in London, most with the same drivetrain (apart from the newer ones with Euro 6 D5K engine).
Given that is a production hybrid chassis, unlike the development vehicles (sunlongs, zhongtong, and st-kinglong), it should fare much better at least in terms of reliability and fuel consumption.
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Originally posted by Bus Stopping:
Not to forget the 200 plus B5LH in daily operation under TfL in London, most with the same drivetrain (apart from the newer ones with Euro 6 D5K engine).
Given that is a production hybrid chassis, unlike the development vehicles (sunlongs, zhongtong, and st-kinglong), it should fare much better at least in terms of reliability and fuel consumption.
Yutong has been pushing out production hybrid buses in China for a few years already. Air pollution is quite an issue and Chinese cities are keen to reduce emissions.
The Alexander-Dennis Enviro400H is also quite a common sight in London.
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Originally posted by sgbuses:
Yutong has been pushing out production hybrid buses in China for a few years already. Air pollution is quite an issue and Chinese cities are keen to reduce emissions.
The Alexander-Dennis Enviro400H is also quite a common sight in London.
ADL's E400H is pretty good as well, with matching fuel consumption figures to the B5LH on the same routes when operating in London. However as you might have known, their E350H did pretty badly in Sydney.
Unfortunately, TfL has yet to publish public figures for the New Routemasters, but initial figures have put them at a disadvantage (partly due to the additional 0.7m, and also due to additional requirements for conditioning on the upper deck).
On the other hand, always wondered how efficient are the yutong hybrids.
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No. S 591ROAD TRAFFIC ACTROAD TRAFFIC
(VOLVO DIESEL HYBRID BUS TRIAL)
(EXEMPTION) ORDER 2014In exercise of the powers conferred by section 142 of the Road Traffic Act, the Minister for Transport hereby makes the following Order:1. This Order may be cited as the Road Traffic (Volvo Diesel Hybrid Bus Trial) (Exemption) Order 2014.2. In this Order —“bus service licence” means a bus service licence granted under Part IV of the Public Transport Council Act (Cap. 259B);“Council” means the Public Transport Council established under section 3 of the Public Transport Council Act;“DHB” means the Volvo B5RH diesel hybrid bus which —(a)is distributed in Singapore by Volvo; and(b)is used by SBST or Volvo during the conduct of the Volvo Diesel Hybrid Bus Trial for the purposes of testing and developing the use of diesel hybrid technology in omnibus operations;“relevant period” means the period from 15 September 2014 to 14 September 2015 (both dates inclusive);“SBST” means SBS Transit Ltd;“Volvo” means Volvo East Asia (Pte) Ltd;“specified bus service” means SBST bus service 143, 143A, 174, 174e, 185, 334 or 506;“specified route” means the route or routes on which a specified bus service is to be provided by SBST under its bus service licence.3.—(1) Subject to this paragraph, rules 75(3) and 77(1)(d) and Part IIIA of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9) shall not apply to or in relation to the DHB that is used on any road along the specified route during the relevant period.(2) There must be in force, at all times in relation to the use of the DHB on any road along the specified route, a policy of insurance insuring against any liability in respect of the death of, or bodily injury sustained by, any person caused by or arising out of the use of the DHB.(3) The policy of insurance referred to in sub-paragraph (2) must be issued by an insurer who at the time the policy is issued is lawfully carrying on insurance business in Singapore.(4) The DHB must, at all times when it is used on a road along the specified route, be operated by a person who —(a)holds a vocational licence issued under section 110 of the Act authorising the person to drive an omnibus;(b)has completed a course designed to familiarise the person with operating the DHB; and(c)is adequately trained to operate the DHB.(5) Volvo or SBST must ensure that —(a)where the DHB is used to provide any of the specified bus services, it is used as such only in place of an omnibus which is not constructed or adapted to provide access to wheelchair users;(b)the use of the DHB on any road along a specified route complies with —(i)all the provisions of the Act; and(ii)subject to sub‑paragraph (1), all subsidiary legislation made thereunder; and(c)the DHB is fitted with such safety features and is maintained in such manner as are required by the Authority.[LTA/RTA/EO/VDHBT/2014; AG/LLRD/SL/276/2010/20 Vol. 3]Source: Attorney General's ChambersEdit: Given that the bus will serve 143, 143A, 174, 174e, 185, 334 or 506, it should be under SLBP.
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Originally posted by TIB987K:No. S 591ROAD TRAFFIC ACTROAD TRAFFIC
(VOLVO DIESEL HYBRID BUS TRIAL)
(EXEMPTION) ORDER 2014In exercise of the powers conferred by section 142 of the Road Traffic Act, the Minister for Transport hereby makes the following Order:1. This Order may be cited as the Road Traffic (Volvo Diesel Hybrid Bus Trial) (Exemption) Order 2014.2. In this Order —“bus service licence” means a bus service licence granted under Part IV of the Public Transport Council Act (Cap. 259B);“Council” means the Public Transport Council established under section 3 of the Public Transport Council Act;“DHB” means the Volvo B5RH diesel hybrid bus which —(a)is distributed in Singapore by Volvo; and(b)is used by SBST or Volvo during the conduct of the Volvo Diesel Hybrid Bus Trial for the purposes of testing and developing the use of diesel hybrid technology in omnibus operations;“relevant period” means the period from 15 September 2014 to 14 September 2015 (both dates inclusive);“SBST” means SBS Transit Ltd;“Volvo” means Volvo East Asia (Pte) Ltd;“specified bus service” means SBST bus service 143, 143A, 174, 174e, 185, 334 or 506;“specified route” means the route or routes on which a specified bus service is to be provided by SBST under its bus service licence.3.—(1) Subject to this paragraph, rules 75(3) and 77(1)(d) and Part IIIA of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9) shall not apply to or in relation to the DHB that is used on any road along the specified route during the relevant period.(2) There must be in force, at all times in relation to the use of the DHB on any road along the specified route, a policy of insurance insuring against any liability in respect of the death of, or bodily injury sustained by, any person caused by or arising out of the use of the DHB.(3) The policy of insurance referred to in sub-paragraph (2) must be issued by an insurer who at the time the policy is issued is lawfully carrying on insurance business in Singapore.(4) The DHB must, at all times when it is used on a road along the specified route, be operated by a person who —(a)holds a vocational licence issued under section 110 of the Act authorising the person to drive an omnibus;(b)has completed a course designed to familiarise the person with operating the DHB; and(c)is adequately trained to operate the DHB.(5) Volvo or SBST must ensure that —(a)where the DHB is used to provide any of the specified bus services, it is used as such only in place of an omnibus which is not constructed or adapted to provide access to wheelchair users;(b)the use of the DHB on any road along a specified route complies with —(i)all the provisions of the Act; and(ii)subject to sub‑paragraph (1), all subsidiary legislation made thereunder; and(c)the DHB is fitted with such safety features and is maintained in such manner as are required by the Authority.[LTA/RTA/EO/VDHBT/2014; AG/LLRD/SL/276/2010/20 Vol. 3]Source: Attorney General's ChambersEdit: Given that the bus will serve 143, 143A, 174, 174e, 185, 334 or 506, it should be under SLBP.
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So any idea of what rego the Volvo bus is registered as?
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Favouriting the west again...
Leaving the east (NE included) to rust away...
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Originally posted by Gus.chong:
So any idea of what rego the Volvo bus is registered as?
SBS8032G
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I think sbst has try out china DIESEL HYBRID BUS sbs 8001 i think now this bus sold to a pte operator which you can see at habour front interchange
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Originally posted by TIB429E:
SBS8032G
By right it should have already been registered yesterday but the rego you mentioned has not been reflected as registered.
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8032? Y would they revert back to 80 rego again??
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Perhaps it had received a RD plate instead?
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Oh no..Guess have to wait it perform during full loadings and the stress of aircon unit on a 5.1 liter 4 cylinders engine..
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Brief writeup on SBS Transit Volvo B5RLE Hybrid :
http://www.sgbuses.com/v/sbst/b5rh/
(based on publicly available data)Transperth B5RLE Hybrid (TP2245), exterior and interior:
http://www.sgbuses.com/v/perth/b5rh/Video of B5RLE Hybrid departing from stop in Perth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgcIdhEe3AoVideo of B5RLE Hybrid on Perth CAT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oco-eZWyOQ0Technical specifications sheet of Volvo B5RLE Hybrid:
http://www.volvobuses.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VBC/Australia%20-%20ILF/Downloads/B5RLEH%20data%20sheet.pdf -
Originally posted by SMB128B:
Favouriting the west again...
Leaving the east (NE included) to rust away...
East has more MRT and LRT than West. To make it fair, since East has more MRT and LRT than West, West should have more Bus than East.
- People staying in East will have new trains on North East Line and Circle Line from next year.
- People staying in West will have new buses.
East get new train. West get new bus.
Win-Win.
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Originally posted by JurongWestresident:
East has more MRT and LRT than West. To make it fair, since East has more MRT and LRT than West, West should have more Bus than East.
- People staying in East will have new trains on North East Line and Circle Line from next year.
- People staying in West will have new buses.
East get new train. West get new bus.
Win-Win.
Firstly new buses have NOTHING to do with MRT. Dont know where is this coming from.
And dosent CCL serve the west too -.-"
What about the east then?
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The registration of the bus seemed overdue...
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how come nowadays demonstrator buses only exist for a short moment only and not remain with SBST or SMRT till end of lifespan? hopefully this bus and SMRT MAN DD will continue for the full lifespan..
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Originally posted by SBS3688Y:
how come nowadays demonstrator buses only exist for a short moment only and not remain with SBST or SMRT till end of lifespan? hopefully this bus and SMRT MAN DD will continue for the full lifespan..
It's not nowadays. Infact many demonstrators have been rejected in the past too. SBS30P (Renault PR100.2), SBS1517X (Isuzu BDTIZCHSS), SBS6820L (Leyland National 2), SBS7003Y (Dennis Dominator DDA144) are a few notable examples.