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Based on a Scania N 280 UD4x2EB the vehicle features Scania's OC09 101 nine-litre, five-cylinder, Euro 6 dedicated gas engine driving through a ZF EcoLife six-speed fully automatic gearbox incorporating ZF's Topodyn automated gear selection program, which is fitted as standard.
The
OC09 101 develops 280 horsepower (206kW) at 1,900rpm and 1,350Nm torque
at 1,000-1,400 rpm and is capable of operating on compressed natural
gas (CNG) or biogas. When operated on biogas, carbon dioxide emissions
are reduced by up to 90 percent. To meet Euro 6 emission levels, the
engine employs a three-way catalyst, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and
does not require selective catalytic reduction (SCR).
Fitment
of the vehicle's ADL Enviro 400MMC body is scheduled to be completed by
late Spring, after which it will proceed on a nationwide demonstration
programme.
"With its
ultra-low low emissions and quiet operation, this vehicle represents an
extremely attractive proposition to the UK bus industry," says Mark
Oliver, UK Fleet Sales Manager, Bus and Coach, for Scania (Great
Britain) Limited. "As such, there is already significant interest in
our demonstration programme, which will be supported by our partner
roadgas, who will provide a mobile refuelling station for the vehicle as
it tours the country."
