Nottingham
City Council already has eight Optare Solo
EV models in
daily use delivering
a quieter, smoother and emissions-free travelling
experience for passengers on its high frequency
CentreLink and MediLink city centre services.
They have proved highly popular with users
and are contributing to the City’s
ambitious target of achieving a reduction
of 26% in carbon emissions by 2020 when compared
with the levels in 2005.
Councillor
Jane Urquhart, portfolio holder for Planning
and Transportation
at Nottingham
City Council, said: “This is a welcome
addition to our fleet of buses. We have award
winning public transport in Nottingham and
a strong commitment to the environment. These
buses will help us to continue leading the
way in efficient, greener transportation.”
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| Photos © Dennis Basford |
Nottingham City Transport was named 2012 Bus Operator of the Year
NCT are already users of Optare vehicles in both EV and diesel configurations.
They also recently announced orders here for 40 Scania chassis (N230UD
4x2), to be fitted with ADL E400 full-height double-deck bodywork.
