BUS 490 (4)
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| Bus 490 | ||
| Chassis | Yutong ZK6131HG1 | |
| Depot | Tuggeranong | |
| Entered Service | 20 March 2020 | |
| Removed from Service | 25 January 2021 | |
| Desto Equipment | Hanover LED | |
| VIN | LZYTMGEW3K1019800 | |
| Body | Yutong E12 | |
| Body Number | 19H04BD-002 | |
| Body Date | Sep 2019 | |
| Seating | B40DW | |
| Climate Control | Collin | |
| Bike Rack | Sportworks DL2 (black handle) | |
| Fuel | Battery Electric (plug-in) | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 490 | |
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| See Also: | |
| * BUS 490 (1) | – MAN SL200 |
| * BUS 490 (2) | – Scania K230UB (CNG) field trial bus |
| * BUS 490 (3) | – Scania K280UB |
Bus 490 was a Yutong ZK6131HG1 battery electric evaluation bus.
Notes
- Bus 490 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 8 November 2019 with NSW registration M/O 6966.
- This bus was delivered in an all white livery, but was wrapped with an AOA wrap prior to entering service. The front of the bus remained in its original white livery.
- Bus 490 was displayed at the Melbourne bus maintenance conference 1 - 2 October 2019.
- Bus 490 was launched to the media on 11 November 2019.
- Between 11 - 13 November 2019, Bus 490 was used to transport delegates of the UITP Asia Pacific Conference (held in Canberra).
- Bus 490 (and depot charging equipment) were leased from Electromotiv Pty Ltd for 12 months commencing 5 December 2019, costing $122,000 (refer: ACT Contract Register)
- This vehicle was registered as (ACT) BUS 490 on 16 December 2019. It was deregistered in February 2021.
- Since leaving Canberra, this bus was used by the Zali Steggall election campaign in 2022, and Puchbowl Bus Company from July 2023.
All Over Advertising
"Zero Emissions" (Transport Canberra) – 13 December 2019 to 25 January 2021
- Transport Canberra-style blue and grey livery sides and rear with slogan "I'm a ZERO EMISSIONS fully electric bus"
Media
- New Yutong electric bus to be trialled in Canberra over next 12 months ($) – The Canberra Times
- Electric bus to join Transport Canberra fleet – ACT Government Media Release
Canberra's new 100% electric bus has hit the road - Chris Steel MLA – Facebook video
BUS490 - Yutong ZK6131HG1 (3:04) – YouTube
Bus 490 on R2 (2:10) – YouTube
Specifications
Power: single electric traction motor. Rated power 215 kW (288 HP), peak power 350 kW (469 HP); rated torque 1200 NM
Energy storage: Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity: 374 kWh
Tyres: 295/80 R22.5
Seats: 7 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays
Tare mass: 13,340 kg
Dimensions: Length: 12,170 mm; Width: 2,500 mm; Height: 3,420 mm
Passenger capacity: 40 seated, 17 standing
Bus stop signal system: Prima wired push buttons with wheelchair signal
Subsequent Ownership
| Owner/Operator | Location | Registration | Fleet # | Date From | Date To |
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| Zali Steggall (Election campaign bus) | Manly NSW | XO-49IM | May 2022 | ||
| Punchbowl Bus Co | Riverwood NSW | m/o 525 | - | Jul 2023 |