The bus is a commercial success and has paved the way for continued technology development and new applications, adds mr. Hybrid bus cost barriers currently hybrid buses carry a large price premium over conventional diesel buses. It is possible to combine the advantages of parallel and series hybrid vehicle. Oct 05, 2010 the fuel consumption in a volvo hybrid bus is reduced by up to 35% and greenhousegas carbon emissions are cut by an equal amount. London gets 6 hybrid double deck buses from volvo treehugger. Metroline registers 600th volvo hybrid bus in british isles 24 june 2015 the 600th volvo hybrid bus manufactured for the uk and ireland has been registered by metroline travel, as part of a larger order for 34 b5lh double deck vehicles from the london bus operator. Volvo 7900 hybrid uses 30 per cent less fuel and has a correspondingly lower climate impact than a diesel bus, and just half the nitrogen oxide and particle emissions. Continuing support through ongoing monitoring from volvo makes sure your vehicles always run at peak performance, without the cost of replacements or any worry that the battery may need charging. Its subsidiaries are in 15 countries, and the products are sold in more than 50 countries. We are very proud to be key players in the spread of hybrid vehicles in europe. The fuel consumption in a volvo hybrid bus is reduced by up to 35% and greenhousegas carbon emissions are cut by an equal amount. New milestone for volvos hybrid buses 3000 units sold.
The role of it in supporting mergers and acquisitions. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Mexico, turkey, and the united states combine to spur action that improves. Electricity means that a battery sometimes assisted by ultracaps is used to store the energy, and that an electromotor from now on called motor will be used as traction motor. Volvo buses spearheading campaign for hybrid and electric. Hybrid technology in india might soon move beyond just cars and bikes with swedish auto major volvo buses looking to introduce hybrid buses in india. At uitp 2015, scania showcased its newly designed hybridbiofuel city bus vehicle called. The hybrids, to be bodied locally in melbourne by volgren, will be delivered over the next three years, with the first three going into service in 2018. The new volvo 7900 electric hybrid has commenced scheduled operation in hamburg. Volvo buses plugin hybrids hit the streets of gothenburg in may, as part of a field test. Anil urs bengaluru updated on january 22, 2018 published on november 30, 2015 hakan agnevall, president, volvo buses business line.
Nov 04, 2008 volvo bus has officially launched its new hybrid doubledeck bus, the b5l, at the euro bus expo show. Energy consumption and costbenefit analysis of hybrid and. Sweden volvo buses is developing a plugin hybrid bus capable of covering long distances silently and exhaustfree on electricity only. Volvo bus hybrid battery contract is an assurance of hybrid battery performance. Volvo bus has officially launched its new hybrid doubledeck bus, the b5l, at the euro bus expo show. Bergkvarabuss buys volvo hybrid buses for karlskrona.
As such, the euro 6 volvo b5lh bus can stay within the economy rev band. Here, we merge the operational and technological aspects of electric bus service. Volvos plugin hybrid development is being supported by the eu. Volvo 7900 with oportunity charging liion battery 46 years life time average speed 20 kmh route length 10 km average stop 400 m. Lvbl first trialled hybrid technology in early 2016. Its a result of the complete integration of the engine and the hybrid systems all of which are designed and manufactured by volvo. Navi mumbai municipal transport has acquired five volvo 8400 hybrid buses. The parallel hybrid system comprises both a diesel engine and an electric motor. The price variation in hybrids is due to the order volumes and. Charging is done from electricity grids via a collector installed on the roof of the bus. Volvos new 5litre engine, the d5, is a more powerful diesel engine for volvos hybrid driveline, offering 240 hp 215 hp. Therefore, only the pure electric drive is taken into account and hybrid options. Electropneumatic valve for wastegate and epg control. Engine parallel hybrid system with volvo d5f215 eu5 diesel engine and integrated starter alternator motor isam.
Volvo introduces hybrid buses in india, auto news, et auto. Ensign bus has taken delivery of six new volvo b5lh hybrid buses with wrightbus bodywork for use on local services in the thurrock area. The starting shot for the innovative bus system coincided with the opening of the innovation route 109. Its unique hybrid technology contributes to an extremely silent and comfortable experience. The new volvo 7700 hybrid bus 2 2 april 30, 2009 volvos new hybrid bus is taking on passengers for the first time with field tests now underway in gothenburg. As the first bus manufacturer in the world, volvo introduces hybrid buses in india. Parallel hybrid system with volvo d5f215 eu5 diesel engine and integrated starter alternator motor isam. Nov 21, 2012 hybrid buses nov 21 2012 view presentation slides online. The operator can rest assured he no longer needs to worry about the need for expensive battery replacement. It is based in gothenburg it is the worlds largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of heavy buses for passenger transportation. Volvo to commence serial production of hybrid buses. The route will be used by the public transport company in hamburg, the hamburger hochbahn ag hochbahn, to run comparative tests of innovative drive technologies under the strict everyday. Volvos new hybrid is the one and itll have you swooning.
The bus was last seen on service 143 on 10 september 2015, before the end date of its first trial period. The new volvo 7900 electric hybrid is a plugin electric bus which reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by up to 75% compared to conventional diesel buses. Following several years of research and development of the hybrid technology, volvo is now ready for serial production of city buses with hybrid technology. With the existing euro v engine, our hybrid is already better than a standard dieselpowered euro vi bus. Press release volvo bus is launching the latest generation of low environmental impact vehicles the b5l hybrid double deck bus at the euro bus expo show in birmingham uk. For countries that today use buses with euro iii engines, other. The largest single market for volvos hybrid buses thus far is the uk, which accounts for almost half 1 425 of the total of 3000 sales. Metroline registers 600th volvo hybrid bus in british isles. Learn about how a volvo hybrid battery contract will give you peace of mind. Other major markets are colombia 468, sweden 196, spain 7, germany 5, switzerland 129 and norway 109.
Volvo hybrids buses 3000 sold volvo bus united kingdom. They consume almost 40 per cent less fuel than a corresponding diesel bus. Hybrid drives combine the electric engine with a conventional internal combustion engine ice. A volvo 7900 electric hybrid offers great flexibility. Eight volvo hybrid buses to australia all about bus, coach. World debut for volvo hybrid doubledeck allaboutbuses. The transmission is unique in being able to combine the torque from the. The 12 hybrid buses destined for karlskrona will enter regular traffic in september. Volvo 7900 electric hybrid, volvo electric hybrid double decker b5lhc. Linnatranspordi purchased volvo 7900 ebuses for regular operation in real. The role of it in supporting mergers and acquisitions involving it teams early and often during mergers and acquisitions can help enterprises realize more value from the operational and market synergies that bring businesses together. Battery development promotes adoption of plugin charging. The order is a result of the successful introduction of ten similar vehicles earlier.
With more than 1,000 hybrid buses sold, volvo buses is world leading in terms of hybrid technology for heavy vehicles. Nov 05, 20 the volvo 7900 hybrid has proved that the hybrid technology lives up to all expectations, particularly with respect to operational safety and cost efficiency. Volvo buses total cost of ownership european cost data 12 years life time low floor bus 12 m hybrid bus. Furthermore, it runs as an electric bus in selected areas, but performs as a hybrid on any route. Weve been keen to invest in hybrid technology for a while and the volvo hybrid driveline with the wrightbus bodywork provides a really nice combination. Volvo buses plugin hybrids hit the streets of gothenburg. With the citelis and access bus gx ranges of hybrid vehicles, in the 12 and 18 metre versions, we supply our customers with efficient vehicles in terms of comfort, energy savings and reduction in emissions. For the first time there is now a commercially viable hybrid bus on the market, the volvo 7700 hybrid. The bus has been given a 6month trial period, from 12 february to 28 august 2016, under the road traffic volvo diesel hybrid bus trial exemption order 2016.
May 17, 20 volvo buses new plugin hybrid buses will hit the streets of gothenburg, sweden in may as part of a field test. With the citelis and accessbus gx ranges of hybrid vehicles, in the 12 and 18 metre versions, we supply our customers with efficient vehicles in terms of comfort, energy savings and reduction in emissions. Rapid charging at end stations keeps productivity up and helps you keep your schedule. The volvo parallel hybrid driveline has a long, proven inservice record with thousands of vehicles in operation. The hybrid bus will reduce fuel consumption by up to 35% and carbon emissions by an equal amount. With up to 30% lower fuel consumption and hybrid components from volvo, bus operators can earn a payback on the extra cost in five to seven years. Volvos hybrid buses in brazil and mexico intelligent. For countries that today use buses with euro iii engines, other emissions are up to 80% lower with the volvo hybrid bus. Volvo b5lh chassis and technical overview land transport guru. The order follows a successful 12 month trial of a volvo hybrid. They reduce emissions and deliver consistent fuel savings and high reliability. The model is verified through measurements on two hybrid buses in malmo. Three buses will be tested in gothenburg, sweden, supported by the european union.
The volvo 7900 articulated hybrid bus will have capacity for 154 passengers and up to 30% lower fuel consumption than the current diesel model. Press release volvo bus is launching the latest generation of low environmental impact vehicles the b5l hybrid double deck bus at the euro bus expo show in. The diesel engine is a 5litre inline 4cylinder motor which is coupled to an electric motor which delivers a. The world debut of the highly efficient volvo hybrid double decker bus took place in london yesterday. Pdf design of urban electric bus systems researchgate. In total, 6 such buses recently took to the roads in london and will service passengers along.
This engine will also be used in the new hybrid articulated bus that volvo will be launching with euro vi. The authority said yesterday that the move was part of its efforts to build a more. Apr 03, 2012 volvo bus uk has won orders for 174 new hybrid buses as part of the green bus fund for england by the end of last year we had 100 volvo hybrid powered double deckers in operation throughout the uk, said steve dewhurst, managing director of volvo bus uk and ireland. Volvo buses will now strengthen its model program with a new articulated bus with hybrid technology. The volvo 7900 is an integrallyconstructed singledecker rigid bus and singledecker articulated bus, most commonly available as a hybrid electric bus named volvo 7900 hybrid or just volvo 7900h, but is also available with both diesel and compressed natural gas cng engines in some markets. Today volvo offers comprehensive system solutions for electrified public transport with hybrid buses, electric hybrids, and allelectric buses. Volvo bussar is a subdivision of the volvo group and one of the worlds leading manufacturers of chassis for buses, which also develops, produces and sells fullsize city and intercity large capacity buses under its own brand. Luxembourg buys 5 volvo plugin hybrid buses, abb chargers. Volvo to roll out hybrid buses in india carandbike. In total, volvo buses has sold more than 3,500 hybrids worldwide. Jun 17, 2011 apresentacao do autocarro hibrido da volvo. By following up each vehicles hybrid and battery system, the benefits of hybrid technology are sustained.
The volvo hybrids will be part of a city bus pilot in navi mumbai starting in the first half of 2016. Hybrid electrical vehicles introduction a hybrid electric vehicle hev has two types of energy storage units, electricity and fuel. It can run as an electric bus in selected areas, but performs as a hybrid on any route. Volvo unveils double decker hybrid bus green car reports. Our key strengths is to combine electromobility and energy management. In bogota, for example, volvo excluded the batteries.
The product range includes complete buses and coaches. Volvo buses price list since its inception in 2001, volvo buses has been credited with the introduction of several concepts in the passenger commercial vehicle segment such as the true bus chassis concept, the low floor city bus concept, the multiaxle coaches, and a host of other technologies. In a bid to reduce their environmental footprint, lvbl decided to partner with volvo to provide the first clean bus route in australia. This typically permits electric drive up to 7 km between chargings or 70% of a route. Right from our first hybrid delivered in the uk in 2009, volvo has offered engine shut down when the battery state of charge is in the correct range. The transport company latrobe valley bus lines lvbl, based east of melbourne, has ordered eight b5lh hybrid buses for its latrobe valley fleet.
Franco miniero, iveco vice president of the bus range, stated. They are the very latest model the volvo 7900 hybrid and feature an electric motor, a battery pack and a small diesel engine. Mar 14, 2016 the bus has been given a 6month trial period, from 12 february to 28 august 2016, under the road traffic volvo diesel hybrid bus trial exemption order 2016. Volvos hybrid buses in brazil and mexico intelligent transport. Volvo bussar ab stylized as volvo is a subsidiary and a business area of the swedish vehicle maker volvo, which became an independent division in 1968. Emissions of carbon dioxide are cut by a similar amount.
This enabled us to combine all of the different toxicity impacts. The innovative technology will facilitate a reduction in fuel consumption by a full 75% compared with current diesel buses. The volvo 7900 hybrid can pull away silently from bus stops or traffic lights up to around 10 mph with the diesel engine shut off, before the diesel engine smoothly reengages. Big sales of volvo hybrid busesbig sales of volvo hybrid. Plugin hybrid buses phevs are hybrid electric vehicles that use. Following the introduction of volvo buses first hybrid buses in 2010, sales have increased steadily at the same time as the product range has undergone continuous development and expansion. Bus operator, goahead london, is set to increase its already considerable fleet with 85 brand new volvo b5lh euro 6 hybrid buses. Volvo at2412d ishift automatic gearbox, 12 forward gears, 4 reverse, electronic control system. Hybrid buses is an important solution for cities that want to reduce vehicle emissions. Ultramodern plugin buses go into service in gothenburg.
The volvo 7900 hybrid has proved that the hybrid technology lives up to all expectations, particularly with respect to operational safety and cost efficiency. The hybrid buses are powered by electricity when moving off and when standing still at bus stops, otherwise they are propelled by their diesel engines. Observations on electric hybrid bus design iea lund university. Volvo bus news, articles and whitepapers intelligent. Breakthrough order of 50 volvo hybrid buses to singapore. One of the main benefits of the hybrid system in an urban area will certainly be the reduced. Volvo launching electric hybrid bus at iaa commercial vehicles show. Over the past two years, demand for volvo hybrid buses has also increased in eastern. These results also match to recently measured fuel consumption from existing diesel and hybrid buses nylund and koponen, 2012 in which the average consumption in braunschweig cycle was 4.
Feb 16, 2016 the volvo 8400 hybrid bus is powered by a diesel and electric parallel hybrid system. Pdf many public transport authorities have a great interest in introducing. Volvo b5lh hybrid uses 30 per cent less fuel and has a correspondingly lower climate impact than a diesel bus, and up to 50 per cent reduction in nitrogen oxide and particle emissions. Aug 22, 2014 volvo launching electric hybrid bus at iaa commercial vehicles show. The volvo b5rle hybrid might stand out from the crowd, but it doesnt make a lot of noise about it. The bus is equipped with an electric motor which is powered by a lithiumion battery. The volvo electric hybrid driveline is an extension of the wellproven driveline used in the volvo 7900 hybrid. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for opportunity charging. Watch the video to hear an interview based on latrobe valley bus lines trial of the volvo hybrid bus. The bus arrives at the bus stop and the diesel engine switches off. The biggest markets are the uk, colombia, spain and sweden. The hybrid bus can move up to 12 mph in allelectric mode, and over that the diesel engine kicks in. Indias first hybrid bus delivered by volvo to navi mumbai.
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