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Post by marlon101 on May 28, 2014 11:03:56 GMT
Just seen this out on the streets of Bexley, in use: www.ciwm-journal.co.uk/archives/6811 Looks quite fancy. Surprised no hybrid system to operate the bin-lift hasn't been invented yet. I imagine running the engine at high revs all day to power it is highly expensive and adds quite a lot of wear to the engine. That said, this example was operating at a much lower rev range than older vehicles! |
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Post by M1104 on Jun 13, 2014 10:52:29 GMT
Just seen this out on the streets of Bexley, in use: www.ciwm-journal.co.uk/archives/6811 Looks quite fancy. Surprised no hybrid system to operate the bin-lift hasn't been invented yet. I imagine running the engine at high revs all day to power it is highly expensive and adds quite a lot of wear to the engine. That said, this example was operating at a much lower rev range than older vehicles! I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of electricity needed to move the mechanics that squeeze in the rubbish. |
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Post by marlon101 on Jun 13, 2014 21:09:18 GMT
Just seen this out on the streets of Bexley, in use: www.ciwm-journal.co.uk/archives/6811 Looks quite fancy. Surprised no hybrid system to operate the bin-lift hasn't been invented yet. I imagine running the engine at high revs all day to power it is highly expensive and adds quite a lot of wear to the engine. That said, this example was operating at a much lower rev range than older vehicles! I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of electricity needed to move the mechanics that squeeze in the rubbish. I imagine you're right, the hydraulics must consume an enormous amount of power. That said, I wonder how electric buses get on with the kerb-kneeling thing. |
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Post by Madstuntman on Jun 19, 2014 9:20:16 GMT
I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of electricity needed to move the mechanics that squeeze in the rubbish. I imagine you're right, the hydraulics must consume an enormous amount of power. That said, I wonder how electric buses get on with the kerb-kneeling thing. They have the same air suspension as diesel buses so it's the same. |
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Post by VPL630 on Jul 3, 2014 13:06:53 GMT
Just seen this out on the streets of Bexley, in use: www.ciwm-journal.co.uk/archives/6811 Looks quite fancy. Surprised no hybrid system to operate the bin-lift hasn't been invented yet. I imagine running the engine at high revs all day to power it is highly expensive and adds quite a lot of wear to the engine. That said, this example was operating at a much lower rev range than older vehicles! I'm sure Volvo have a Hybrid one |
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