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| [https://www.actbus.net/gallery-former-action-buses/nggallery/short-term-demonstrators/bus-710-7 Bus 710]
| [http://www.actbus.net/gallery-former-action-buses/nggallery/short-term-demonstrators/bus-710-2 Bus 710]
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Bus 710 was a BYD K9RA / Carbridge Toro ebus evaluation vehicle.
Bus 710 was a BYD K9RA / Carbridge Toro battery electric evaluation bus.


==Notes==
==Notes==
* Bus 710 was leased from Carbridge between July and 1 December 2018 (contract extended from September 2018). It was being evaluated by Transport Canberra with another BYD Toro ([[BUS 711 (2)|Bus 711]] - delivered Mar 2018) and a Volvo B5RLEH hybrid ([[BUS 712 (2)|Bus 712]]).
* Bus 710 was leased from Carbridge between July 2017 and 1 December 2018 (contract extended from September 2018). It was being evaluated by Transport Canberra with another BYD Toro ([[BUS 711 (2)|Bus 711]] - delivered Mar 2018) and a Volvo B5RLEH hybrid ([[BUS 712 (2)|Bus 712]]).
* The Toro is based on the BYD K9 ebus chassis and was built by Gemilang Coachworks (Senai, Malaysia) and imported by Carbridge.
* The Toro is based on the BYD K9 ebus chassis and was built by Gemilang Coachworks (Senai, Malaysia) and imported by Carbridge.
* Bus 710 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 5 July 2017.
* Bus 710 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 5 July 2017.
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* Bus 710 was exhibited at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 25 & 26 September 2017.
* Bus 710 was exhibited at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 25 & 26 September 2017.
* As at 12 November 2018, its special livery was removed.
* As at 12 November 2018, its special livery was removed.
* This vehicle now operates at Brisbane Airport as a carpark shuttle bus; registration (NHV) XQ-43DV, fleet number EV12.


==Special Livery==
==Special Livery==
[[File:Photo.png|25px|link=]] '''"I'm Electric" (Carbridge/Transport Canberra)''' – ''~12 August 2017 to 12 November 2018''
[[File:Photo.png|link=]] '''"I'm Electric" (Carbridge/Transport Canberra)''' – ''~12 August 2017 to 12 November 2018''
:* similar livery on [[BUS 711 (2)|Bus 711]]
:* similar livery on [[BUS 711 (2)|Bus 711]]


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
Power: in-wheel motor drive with hub reduction. Maximum power 90 kW (120 HP) x 2; maximum torque 550 Nm x 2 (source: Wikipedia)<br>
'''Power:''' in-wheel motor drive with hub reduction. Maximum power 90 kW (120 HP) x 2; maximum torque 550 Nm x 2 (source: Wikipedia)
Energy storage: BYD Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity 324 kWh


Tyres: 275/70 R22.5
'''Energy storage:''' BYD Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity 324 kWh


Seats: Vogelsitze with 6 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays<br>
'''Tyres:''' 275/70 R22.5
Seat fabric: Camira BDI314 (blue)<br>


Tare mass: 13,240 kg
'''Seats:''' Vogelsitze with 6 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays. Seat fabric: Camira BDI314 (blue)<br>


Passenger capacity: 35 seated, 22 standing<br>
'''Tare mass:''' 13,240 kg


Bus stop signal system: Teknoware wireless push buttons with wheelchair signal
'''Passenger capacity:''' 35 seated, 22 standing<br>
 
'''Bus stop signal system:''' Teknoware wireless push buttons with wheelchair signal


==Media==
==Media==
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* [http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberras-first-electric-and-hybrid-buses-go-into-service-on-monday-20170825-gy3x0r.html Canberra's first electric and hybrid buses go into service on Monday - Canberra Times] ($)
* [http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberras-first-electric-and-hybrid-buses-go-into-service-on-monday-20170825-gy3x0r.html Canberra's first electric and hybrid buses go into service on Monday - Canberra Times] ($)
* [https://reneweconomy.com.au/act-trials-electric-buses-on-public-transport-route-70685 ACT trials electric buses on public transport route - Renew Economy (31 Aug 2017)]
* [https://reneweconomy.com.au/act-trials-electric-buses-on-public-transport-route-70685 ACT trials electric buses on public transport route - Renew Economy (31 Aug 2017)]
* [https://youtu.be/DzHcK4Bq87c Canberra's electric bus: ACTION #710 BYD Toro ebus (6:39) – YouTube]
[[File:Video.png|link=]] [https://youtu.be/DzHcK4Bq87c Canberra's electric bus: ACTION #710 BYD Toro ebus (6:39)] – YouTube <br>
* [https://youtu.be/EOn04s11Jpg BYD Toro Electric Bus (7:20) – YouTube]
[[File:Video.png|link=]] [https://youtu.be/EOn04s11Jpg BYD Toro Electric Bus (7:20)] – YouTube <br>
* [https://youtu.be/pxU1d0ihg10 BYD Toro electric bus going down Parkes Way to the Arboretum (7:31) – YouTube]
[[File:Video.png|link=]] [https://youtu.be/pxU1d0ihg10 BYD Toro electric bus going down Parkes Way to the Arboretum (7:31)] – YouTube
 
==Subsequent Ownership==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Owner/Operator
! Location
! Registration
! Fleet #
! Date From
! Date To
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| Carbridge/Swissport
| Brisbane Airport
| XQ-43DV
| EV12
| 2019
|
|-}


[[Category:ACTION Disposals]]
[[Category:ACTION Disposals]]

Revision as of 01:05, 25 December 2022

Bus 710
Chassis BYD Toro ebus
Depot Tuggeranong
Entered Service 30 August 2017
Removed from Service ~9 November 2018
Desto Equipment Hanover LED
VIN LC04S44S3H1990855
Body Gemilang Coachworks (Malaysia)
Body Number AUS 122
Body Date Jun 2017
Seating B35DW
Climate Control ThermoKing
Fuel Battery Electric (plug-in)
Gallery Album Bus 710

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Bus 710 was a BYD K9RA / Carbridge Toro battery electric evaluation bus.

Notes

  • Bus 710 was leased from Carbridge between July 2017 and 1 December 2018 (contract extended from September 2018). It was being evaluated by Transport Canberra with another BYD Toro (Bus 711 - delivered Mar 2018) and a Volvo B5RLEH hybrid (Bus 712).
  • The Toro is based on the BYD K9 ebus chassis and was built by Gemilang Coachworks (Senai, Malaysia) and imported by Carbridge.
  • Bus 710 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 5 July 2017.
  • This vehicle was delivered in a plain blue/grey livery, but was wrapped in a special livery before entering service.
  • Bus 710 was first registered on 14 August 2017.
  • It was launched to the media on 25 August 2017.
  • It was originally fitted with a Sportworks VeloPorter 2 bike rack, but this was replaced with a DL2 (black handle) model in early September 2017.
  • Bus 710 was exhibited at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 25 & 26 September 2017.
  • As at 12 November 2018, its special livery was removed.

Special Livery

"I'm Electric" (Carbridge/Transport Canberra) – ~12 August 2017 to 12 November 2018

Specifications

Power: in-wheel motor drive with hub reduction. Maximum power 90 kW (120 HP) x 2; maximum torque 550 Nm x 2 (source: Wikipedia)

Energy storage: BYD Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity 324 kWh

Tyres: 275/70 R22.5

Seats: Vogelsitze with 6 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays. Seat fabric: Camira BDI314 (blue)

Tare mass: 13,240 kg

Passenger capacity: 35 seated, 22 standing

Bus stop signal system: Teknoware wireless push buttons with wheelchair signal

Media

Canberra's electric bus: ACTION #710 BYD Toro ebus (6:39) – YouTube
BYD Toro Electric Bus (7:20) – YouTube
BYD Toro electric bus going down Parkes Way to the Arboretum (7:31) – YouTube

Subsequent Ownership

Owner/Operator Location Registration Fleet # Date From Date To
Carbridge/Swissport Brisbane Airport XQ-43DV EV12 2019
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