LARBERT, Scotland, Feb. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - BYD Europe and Alexander
Dennis Limited (ADL) jointly announced today that one of
West London's best-known bus
services, route 94, is going fully electric with the delivery of 29
pure electric, 100% emissions-free BYD ADL Enviro400EV double
decks. The vehicles go into service this week with operator London
United – a subsidiary of RATP Dev. BYD is a global leader in
batteries, energy management and electric mobility, while ADL, the
UK's best-selling bus manufacturer, is a subsidiary of leading
independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. (NFI).
Route 94 provides a 24-hour service for West London residents, from Acton Green to
Piccadilly Circus via Westfield,
Notting Hill and Oxford Street. With an overall 67-seat capacity
(24 in lower saloon, 43 in upper saloon), the 10.9-metre BYD ADL
Enviro400EV achieves up to 160 miles on a single charge. Power is
delivered through BYD's pure-electric drivetrain comprising the
electric motor and 382 kWh Iron-Phosphate batteries. Double deck
bodywork from ADL features a striking glazed staircase, long
wheelchair bay and an automatic wheelchair ramp at the rear
doors.
This latest delivery from the BYD ADL Partnerships sees the
total number of its electric buses in service climb to 269,
including 200 BYD ADL Enviro200EV single decks. The new vehicle are
also fitted with the new Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System which
generates sound at speeds below 12mph to alert pedestrians and
vulnerable road users.
Speaking at a launch event yesterday, Catherine Chardon, Managing Director of RATP Dev
London, said, "These new buses will support TfL and London's strategy for a greener city. It is
the second step in our garage network electrification strategy".
Mehdi Sinaceur, Chairman of RATP Dev UK at RATP Dev, added,
"Electrification is one of the key transformations that RATP Dev is
helping our London companies with,
leveraging our Group experience".
"Today, we have 234 BYD ADL electric buses operating in the
capital – we're delivering a cleaner London," said Frank
Thorpe, Managing Director at BYD (UK), "RATP Dev is one of
the city's main Transport for London operators, and a 29-vehicle delivery is
not only a ringing endorsement for emissions-free mobility for the
people of London, but also for the
BYD ADL partnership and its combination of world-renowned
electro-mobility technology and British manufacturing
ingenuity."
ADL Chief Executive, Colin Robertson, said: "RATP Dev's
route 94 is the second double decker route in London to go electric with the BYD ADL
Enviro400EV, with more to follow this year. Red double decker buses
keep London moving, and having
already supplied hybrid buses to the capital since 2008, ADL is
delighted to be a leading partner in their transformation to zero
emissions."
About BYD
BYD Company Ltd. is one of China's largest privately-owned enterprises.
Since its inception in 1995, the company quickly developed solid
expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless
advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its
renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50
countries and regions. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy
Ecosystem – comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable
energy storage and cutting-edge electrified transportation – has
made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation
sectors. BYD is listed on the Hong
Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the
company can be found at www.byd.com.
About NFI
With 9,000 team members operating from more than 50 facilities
across ten countries, NFI is a leading independent global bus
manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation
solutions under brands: New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses),
Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton
(motor coaches), MCI® (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway
and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI buses and motor coaches
incorporate the widest range of drive systems available including:
clean diesel, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and
zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell). In total,
NFI now supports over 105,000 buses and coaches currently in
service around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information
are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com,
www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, and
www.nfi.parts.
About Alexander Dennis
Alexander Dennis Limited ("ADL") is a global leader in the
design and manufacture of double deck buses and is also the UK's
largest bus and coach manufacturer. ADL offers single and double
deck vehicles under the brands of Alexander
Dennis and Plaxton, and has over 31,000 vehicles in service
in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, New
Zealand, Mexico,
Canada and the United States. Further information is
available at www.alexander-dennis.com.
SOURCE Alexander Dennis Limited