BUS 490 (4): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 19:56, 29 July 2023


Bus 490
Chassis	Yutong ZK6131HG1
Depot	Tuggeranong
Entered Service	20 March 2020
Removed from Service	25 January 2021
Desto Equipment	Hanover LED
VIN	LZYTMGEW3K1019800
Body	Yutong E12
Body Number	19H04BD-002
Body Date	Sep 2019
Seating	B40DW
Climate Control	Collin
Fuel	Battery Electric (plug-in)
Gallery Album	Bus 490

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See Also:
* BUS 490 (1)	– MAN SL200
* BUS 490 (2)	– Scania K230UB (CNG) trial bus
* BUS 490 (3)	– Scania K280UB

Bus 490 was a Yutong ZK6131HG1 battery electric bus.

Notes

Bus 490 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 8 November 2019 with NSW registration m/o 6966.
This bus was delivered in an all white livery, but a AOA wrap was applied prior to it entering service. The front of the bus remained in its original white livery.
Bus 490 was displayed at the Melbourne bus maintenance conference 1 - 2 October 2019.
Bus 490 was launched to the media on 11 November 2019.
Between 11 - 13 November 2019, Bus 490 was used to transport delegates of the UITP Asia Pacific Conference (held in Canberra).
Bus 490 (and depot charging equipment) were leased from Electromotiv Pty Ltd for 12 months commencing 5 December 2019, costing $122,000 (refer: ACT Contract Register)
It was fitted with a SportWorks DL2 (black handle) bike rack.
This vehicle was registered as (ACT) BUS 490 on 16 December 2019. It was deregistered in February 2021.
Since leaving Canberra, this bus was used by the Zali Steggall election campaign in 2022, and Punchbowl Bus Company from July 2023.

All Over Advertising

"Zero Emissions" (Transport Canberra) – 13 December 2019 to 25 January 2021

Transport Canberra-style blue and grey livery sides and rear with slogan "I'm a ZERO EMISSIONS fully electric bus"

Media

New Yutong electric bus to be trialled in Canberra over next 12 months ($) – The Canberra Times
Electric bus to join Transport Canberra fleet – ACT Government Media Release

Canberra's new 100% electric bus has hit the road - Chris Steel MLA – Facebook video
BUS490 - Yutong ZK6131HG1 (3:04) – YouTube
Bus 490 on R2 (2:10) – YouTube

Specifications

Power: single electric traction motor. Rated power 215 kW (288 HP), peak power 350 kW (469 HP); rated torque 1200 NM

Energy storage: Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity: 374 kWh

Tyres: 295/80 R22.5

Seats: 7 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays

Tare mass: 13,340 kg

Dimensions: Length: 12,170 mm; Width: 2,500 mm; Height: 3,420 mm

Passenger capacity: 40 seated, 17 standing

Bus stop signal system: Prima wired push buttons with wheelchair signal

Subsequent Ownership

Owner/Operator	Location	Registration	Fleet #	Date From	Date To
Zali Steggall (Election campaign bus)	Manly NSW	XO-49IM			May 2022
Punchbowl Bus Company	Riverwood NSW	m/o 525	-	Jul 2023

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-Bus 490 was a Yutong ZK6131HG1 battery electric evaluation bus.
+Bus 490 was a Yutong ZK6131HG1 battery electric bus.
 ==Notes==
-* Bus 490 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 8 November 2019 with NSW registration M/O 6966.
+* Bus 490 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 8 November 2019 with NSW registration m/o 6966.
-* This bus was delivered in an all white livery, but was wrapped with an AOA wrap prior to entering service. The front of the bus remained in its original white livery.
+* This bus was delivered in an all white livery, but a AOA wrap was applied prior to it entering service. The front of the bus remained in its original white livery.
 * Bus 490 was displayed at the Melbourne bus maintenance conference 1 - 2 October 2019.
 * Bus 490 was launched to the media on 11 November 2019.
 * Between 11 - 13 November 2019, Bus 490 was used to transport delegates of the UITP Asia Pacific Conference (held in Canberra).
 * Bus 490 (and depot charging equipment) were leased from Electromotiv Pty Ltd for 12 months commencing 5 December 2019, costing $122,000 (refer: [https://tenders.act.gov.au/contract/view?id=184327 ACT Contract Register])
+* It was fitted with a SportWorks DL2 (black handle) bike rack.
 * This vehicle was registered as (ACT) BUS 490 on 16 December 2019. It was deregistered in February 2021.
-* Since leaving Canberra, this bus was used by the Zali Steggall election campaign in 2022, and Puchbowl Bus Company from July 2023.
+* Since leaving Canberra, this bus was used by the Zali Steggall election campaign in 2022, and Punchbowl Bus Company from July 2023.
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