(BRIEF) Stagetrainer, the UK’s largest bus operator and trainers, has won the first batch of battery-electric buses from Alexander Dennis, a global bus manufacturer. These 55 zero-emission double-decker cars are set to revolutionise urban shipping in Oxfordshire. , joining the City of Oxford facility as a component of the Oxford Smart Zone initiative. Equipped with complex features, adding USB charging ports and spacious interiors, these Enviro400EV buses constitute a vital step towards Stagetrainer’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Its arrival marks a vital milestone in the transition to environmentally friendly public shipping, with Stagetrainer leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and improving the passenger experience.
(PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, March 13, 2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagetrainer, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has effectively won the first delivery of next-generation battery-powered buses manufactured through one of the world’s leading independent bus manufacturers, Alexandre. Dennis.
This zero-emission double-decker is one of 55 that will enter service in the city of Oxford in the coming months. They will enable the full electrification of local routes in the Oxford Smart Zone, a joint initiative of Stagecoach and its partners, Oxfordshire. The City Council and the Oxford Bus Company, funded by funding from the UK government.
The Enviro400EV from Stagecoach for Oxford is 11. 1 m long and 4. 2 m high. They have a capacity for 83 passengers, adding up to 69 in high-back seats and USB-A and USB-C charging ports. Two wheelchair spaces are provided.
As the installation of charging infrastructure continues at Stagecoach’s new site at Network Oxford, Motive Force Education will begin shortly before it goes live later this spring.
Sam Greer, Chief Operating Officer, said: “With reach across the UK, the addition of the new Enviro400EV buses to our fleet in Oxfordshire reaffirms our commitment to the experience of our visitors.
“Being the first operator to acquire those next-generation buses brings us closer to achieving our goal of being completely carbon neutral and we will continue to leverage our paints to combat climate change and become more energy efficient. “
Paul Davies, Chairman and Chief Executive of Alexander Dennis, added: “The delivery of our first next-generation electric bus in the UK is a milestone in the launch of our new product diversity and we are very pleased to celebrate this milestone. The buses will generate price thanks to their best-in-class power and power consumption, as well as their future-proof battery system, which is designed to last 20 years compared to a double-decker bus in provincial operation with a single battery change.
The Enviro400EV recently proved to be the most effective battery-powered electric double-decker bus currently on the market, with a theoretical energy consumption of just 0. 67 kWh/km in the Zemo association’s bus cycle in the UK.
Alexander Dennis’ engineers achieved this benchmark result by combining Voith’s electric propulsion formula edition with a scalable battery formula from Impact Clean Power Technology that stores 472 kWh of energy.
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