A
stunning new version of ADL’s market-leading Enviro400 double deck
is to be unveiled at Coach & Bus Live, at the NEC, on September
30.
The
stylish hybrid will be more fuel efficient, generate fewer emissions
and be more competitively priced than any vehicle in its class, says
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL). It will initially go into service in
London, backed by a multi-million order that will see the first 19
purchased by Arriva, all of which will join their Route 78 fleet
later this year.
“This
is a spectacular, new-look vehicle that will bring a further
dimension to transport in the suburbs and the city centre of London”,
said Colin Robertson, CEO of ADL, adding: “It builds on the ‘London
look’ with a glazed stairwell, wrap-over rear saloon windscreen and
a series of unique design features that reduce solar gain.
Significantly, it also represents an evolution of Britain’s
best-selling hybrid bus, our Enviro400 double deck, which has a
reputation second-to-none for fuel economy, reduced emissions,
reliability and all-round performance, hence the reason that 850 ADL
hybrids are already in operation in towns and cities across the UK”.
Peter
Batty, Commercial Director at Arriva London, commented: “We are
delighted to be working with ADL and Transport for London on this
project. The new-look is stunning and brings together a whole range
of passenger and driver advantages, including a wrap-around front
windscreen and glazed stairwell.”
The
new two-door bus, branded as the Enviro400H
City, builds upon the Enviro400
MMC (major model change) that was introduced by ADL in the spring of
last year, a vehicle that was developed over a three-year period in
conjunction with dozens of operators, drivers, suppliers and
transport organisations – and which was hailed at its’ launch as
the bus “designed by the industry for the industry”.
Since
then the Enviro400 has consolidated its position as Britain’s
best-selling bus, both in diesel and hybrid-electric mode - and is
now to be offered as a stylish 21st
century, next-generation option. It combines a modern, dashing new
look with unrivalled, proven BAE Hybridrive technology that has an
outstanding reputation for reliability and durability.
The
Enviro400H City brings
together elegance and practicality and ushers in a contemporary new
look that features a raft of sophisticated, yet pragmatic design
solutions, all of which give it a real street presence while
retaining the passenger comforts and dependability that are the
hallmark of the best-selling Enviro400 range.
The
10.4m Enviro400H City will
be capable of carrying 90
passengers and will be powered by the well proven Cummins
four-cylinder, 4.5 litre iSBe engine. It will also feature the latest
generation Lithium-ion battery technology.
