Chinese-built double decker electric buses in London!!

[jaig]

https://youtu.be/vo0KLHIPwhs

BYD "Build Your Dreams" electric bus on route 98, which goes from Willesden Bus Garage to Russell Square. I go from Kilburn to Edgware Road. The five models, built by Chinese manufactures BYD, will be able to travel 180 miles on a single charge. I am looking for more information on the buses and any press releases as suggested...

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[61653 HTAFC]

https://youtu.be/vo0KLHIPwhs

What do you think? Btw quality is bad because I used my old phone

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I wouldn't say that was bad quality for a mobile video on a bus! It sounds like it'd feel a smoother ride without a big diesel engine throbbing away behind you, if that makes sense. On the downside that means you can hear everyone else's conversations! Would've liked to have seen the outside though.

I liked your captioned commentary too!

 

[jaig]

I wouldn't say that was bad quality for a mobile video on a bus! It sounds like it'd feel a smoother ride without a big diesel engine throbbing away behind you, if that makes sense. On the downside that means you can hear everyone else's conversations! Would've liked to have seen the outside though.



I liked your captioned commentary too!

Thanks for all the feedback, but don't you find the positioning of the iBus very weird? I had to squint to make out what it said.


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[Busaholic]

From what I've read, there has only been sporadic use of these buses in the several months since they were introduced, averaging 2 buses out of the 5 per day. They were originally meant to be trialled on the 16 - maybe Willesden Garage has better recharging facilities than Cricklewood.

 

[jaig]

From what I've read, there has only been sporadic use of these buses in the several months since they were introduced, averaging 2 buses out of the 5 per day. They were originally meant to be trialled on the 16 - maybe Willesden Garage has better recharging facilities than Cricklewood.

Yeah, correct - I thought the trial was going to end when one of the buses was taken out of service for a long time, then another one was released, if you know what I mean. Check LVF, it explains better than me

 

[90sWereBetter]

Must say I vastly prefer the 04-reg Presidents over these on the 98. At least the Presidents have properly upholstered seats.

 

[jaig]

Must say I vastly prefer the 04-reg Presidents over these on the 98. At least the Presidents have properly upholstered seats.

Actually, Imo the president seats are disgustingly uncomfortable, that's why I despise the new go-ahead MHVs!! I like Esteban upholstery as well as lazzerini on most enviros.


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[MCR247]

Yeah, correct - I thought the trial was going to end when one of the buses was taken out of service for a long time, then another one was released, if you know what I mean. Check LVF, it explains better than me

 

[J-2739]

Whats LVF?

London Vehicle Finder.

 

[MCR247]

Cheers

 

[BestWestern]

Just a shame everything Chinese seems to come with naff 'toy shop' styling. The King Long stuff is the same, always has a look of being slightly awkward and cheap.

 

[Chris125]

Citytransportinfo has uploaded a video of these in operation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQM0O9Umu48

Just a shame everything Chinese seems to come with naff 'toy shop' styling. The King Long stuff is the same, always has a look of being slightly awkward and cheap.

I think BYD have done a deal with ADL to use their bodies in future, the first single decker with such a body is now in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FEm9Y9vLhA