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Post by COBO on Jun 6, 2023 15:38:10 GMT
Can I have confirmation please are the Volvo BZLs for the 251, 487, 384 and 187 on a MCV body? Yes, the Volvo BZL is only built on a MCV body Thanks.
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Post by LK65EBO on Jun 7, 2023 16:24:50 GMT
I've updated the list for the D7s new buses. Does anyone know what length they are?
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Post by vjaska on Jun 7, 2023 16:28:47 GMT
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Post by LK65EBO on Jun 7, 2023 16:30:11 GMT
Thank you, this has now been added.
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Post by VMH2452 on Jun 8, 2023 14:44:00 GMT
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Post by COBO on Jun 8, 2023 17:22:14 GMT
Is Metrolines Volvo BZL demonstrator also have a MCV body?
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Post by LK65EBO on Jun 17, 2023 10:19:04 GMT
VE2864-2887 for WJ (187/487) VEL2888-2901 for EW (251) VES2902-2910 For PB (384) VEL2911-2938 for WJ (228/316) These have now been added to the list.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Jun 17, 2023 11:29:28 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers Is the 316 confirmed to be getting BZLs? If so, I assume the 228 would be getting the same too? All the remaining unannounced orders should be fairly predictable now. Likely more ESs for the 279, and more Ees for the 321/333/etc. Yes, BZLs are confirmed for routes 228 & 316. I have provided a link in the Metroline thread.
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Post by COBO on Jul 8, 2023 14:14:32 GMT
sorry to be rude but has it be confirmed that the 263 and 245 (E2 and E8) are getting WDEs?
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Post by LK65EBO on Jul 20, 2023 15:47:22 GMT
Don't suppose anyone knows what the length of the W11s new buses is?
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Post by TB123 on Jul 20, 2023 15:51:11 GMT
Don't suppose anyone knows what the length of the W11s new buses is? 9.4m apparently
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Post by SILENCED on Aug 5, 2023 13:03:08 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers Seemingly not so reliable sources.
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Aug 5, 2023 13:09:21 GMT
Some vehicles that can be added to this 133 - Electroliner 10.6m 381 - BYD E400 10.9 363/C3 - BYD E400 10.3 D7 - Volvo BZL Double Deck (not sure what length they come in) Courtesy of TB123 and his reliable sources Also one you haven’t filled in yet is the 316 is getting 10.8 Volvo BZL single deckers Seemingly not so reliable sources. Plans can change
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Post by SILENCED on Aug 5, 2023 13:19:13 GMT
Seemingly not so reliable sources. Plans can change They can, but did alarm bells not ring when they were starting a new number block 35**, which would severely restricted further growth of the 34** block ... I always had a slight element of doubt in my mind about those orders. Additionally would not have expected to see something in the trade press about the first orders for the new shorter BYD? I'm have not seen any. Additionally would the TfL 10.3m BYD be compliant with TfL DD capacity specifications? No idea, but was intrigued to see what lower deck arrangement they came up with.
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Post by ADH45258 on Aug 5, 2023 14:26:06 GMT
They can, but did alarm bells not ring when they were starting a new number block 35**, which would severely restricted further growth of the 34** block ... I always had a slight element of doubt in my mind about those orders. Additionally would not have expected to see something in the trade press about the first orders for the new shorter BYD? I'm have not seen any. Additionally would the TfL 10.3m BYD be compliant with TfL DD capacity specifications? No idea, but was intrigued to see what lower deck arrangement they came up with. I think there may be no other choice eventually for certain cases. Some routes like the 240 and 291 can't even take 10.4m B9TLs, so the 10.3m BYD might be the only suitable EV.
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