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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
* [http://actbus.net/carbridge-buses-coming/ | * Carbridge electric buses to hit Canberra streets - [http://actbus.net/carbridge-buses-coming/ ACT Bus] (17 Aug 2017) | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170912150835/http://www.transport.act.gov.au:80/news-and-events/items/august-2017/transport-canberra-welcomes-alternate-fuel-buses-to-the-fleet | * Transport Canberra welcomes Alternate Fuel Buses to the fleet - [https://web.archive.org/web/20170912150835/http://www.transport.act.gov.au:80/news-and-events/items/august-2017/transport-canberra-welcomes-alternate-fuel-buses-to-the-fleet Transport Canberra/Internet Archive] | ||
* [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 - [http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberras-first-electric-and-hybrid-buses-go-into-service-on-monday-20170825-gy3x0r.html Canberra Times] [$] | ||
* [https://reneweconomy.com.au/act-trials-electric-buses-on-public-transport-route-70685 | * ACT trials electric buses on public transport route - [https://reneweconomy.com.au/act-trials-electric-buses-on-public-transport-route-70685 Renew Economy] (31 Aug 2017) | ||
* Canberra's electric bus: ACTION #710 BYD Toro ebus (6:39) – [https://youtu.be/DzHcK4Bq87c [[File:Video.png|link=]] YouTube] | |||
[[File:Video.png|link=]] [https://youtu.be/EOn04s11Jpg BYD Toro | * BYD Toro Electric Bus (7:20) – [https://youtu.be/EOn04s11Jpg [[File:Video.png|link=]] YouTube] | ||
[[File:Video.png|link=]] [https://youtu.be/ | * BYD Toro electric bus going down Parkes Way to the Arboretum (7:31) – [https://youtu.be/pxU1d0ihg10 [[File:Video.png|link=]] YouTube] | ||
* Electric Bus for canberra (0:32) – [https://youtu.be/oB9ZwwahcgY [[File:Video.png|link=]] YouTube] | |||
==Subsequent Ownership== | ==Subsequent Ownership== | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 11 May 2024
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| 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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| See Also: | |
| * BUS 710 (1) | – Renault PR180.2 |
| * BUS 710 (3) | – Scania K320UB |
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
- similar livery on Bus 711
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
- Carbridge electric buses to hit Canberra streets - ACT Bus (17 Aug 2017)
- Transport Canberra welcomes Alternate Fuel Buses to the fleet - Transport Canberra/Internet Archive
- Canberra's first electric and hybrid buses go into service on Monday - Canberra Times [$]
- ACT trials electric buses on public transport route - Renew Economy (31 Aug 2017)
- 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
- Electric Bus for canberra (0:32) – YouTube
Subsequent Ownership
| Owner/Operator | Location | Registration | Fleet # | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbridge/Swissport | Brisbane Airport | XQ-43DV | EV12 | 2019 |