BUS 490 (4)

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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

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