According to London news, BYD and British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis have jointly won 37 of the first large-scale electric double-decker buses in London. The Enviro 400EV, a pure electric double-decker bus, will be operated by Metroline, operator of the London Transport Authority. In the second quarter of 2019 put into use.
BYD ADL teamed up to create a pure electric double-decker bus Enviro400EV
The new model of the Enviro400EV was jointly developed by BYD and ADL. It combines BYD's world-leading pure electric bus manufacturing technology, battery technology and ADL's lightweight body, with advantages such as comfortable and serviceable interior configuration. It is jointly developed with BYD ADL. Like other products, this double-decker bus will eventually be assembled in the UK.
The Enviro400EV is 10.9 meters long and has a novel design. It is equipped with BYD's leading lithium iron phosphate battery technology. It uses night-time trough charge to charge it. Once it is charged, it can meet all-day power demand. The vehicle will be parked in Metroline's garage in Holloway. Busy bus line 43 to/from London Bridge in the centre of London and the Friern Barnet area in the northern suburbs.
The Holloway Garage was built in 1907. It was originally a tramway station, after which it operated trolleybuses, diesel buses, etc. At the same time, the garage will be equipped with BYD's charging equipment and a self-developed intelligent battery management system. These charging equipments are applicable at the same time. Enviro 400EV, a pure electric double-decker bus, and Enviro 200EV, a single-seat, electric semi-conductor, 10.8 m. The 23 BYD ADL Enviro200EVs operated by Metroline will be put into use in the middle of this year.
As early as October 2015, Metroline introduced five BYD's world's first purely electric double-decker buses on the bus route of London 98. These vehicles have performed well in the trial operation of the London Transit Authority Route 98 and have accumulated well. The safe driving distance is 160,000 kilometers, reducing the emission of harmful substances by about 140 tons.
Metroline Chief Executive Officer Jaspal Singh said that the pure electrification of '43 bus lines is Metroline’s continued commitment to passengers and the London Transport Agency. The introduction of 37 pure electric double-decker buses Enviro400EV will bring a significant environment to London. The benefits can effectively improve the local air quality. At the same time, it also shows Metroline’s determination to consolidate the industry’s pioneering position and continue to provide the best service to the citizens of London.
He Yipeng, general manager of BYD Europe Co., Ltd., said, 'BYD and ADL have seized numerous London 10.8m and 12m pure electric single-seat bus orders since their cooperation. London has a total of 6,800 double-decker buses. If all of them are electrified, they will It plays a key role in the improvement and improvement of air quality. We are very pleased that BYD ADL can stand out in the fierce market competition and eventually win the largest share of London's first pure electric double-decker bus order, further consolidating our new energy vehicles. Leading position in the industry. '
'As of now, the cumulative mileage of our pure electric single-decker bus Enviro 200EV in the UK has exceeded 2.4 million kilometers. This time, BYD and ADL have jointly won orders for pure electric double-decker buses, bringing the partnership to a new level. We will continue Working together to create an electric bus that meets the needs of operators and passengers, contributes to improving air quality. 'ADL CEO Colin Robertson also said.