BUS 710 (2)
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| Bus 710 | ||
| Chassis | BYD K9RA Toro | |
| Depot | Tuggeranong | |
| Entered Service | 30 August 2017 | |
| Removed from Service | ~9 November 2018 | |
| Desto Equipment | Hanover LED | |
| VIN | LC04S44S3H1990855 | |
| Body | Gemilang Coachworks (Malaysia) | |
| Body Number | AUS 122 | |
| Body Date | Jun 2017 | |
| Seating | B35DW | |
| Climate Control | ThermoKing | |
| Fuel | Battery Electric (plug-in) | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 710 | |
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| See Also: | |
| * BUS 710 (1) | – Renault PR180.2 |
| * BUS 710 (3) | – Scania K320UB |
Bus 710 was a BYD K9RA / Carbridge Toro battery electric evaluation bus.
Notes
- Bus 710 was leased from Carbridge between July 2017 and 1 December 2018 (contract extended from September 2018). It was being evaluated by Transport Canberra with another BYD Toro (Bus 711 - delivered Mar 2018) and a Volvo B5RLEH hybrid (Bus 712).
- The Toro is based on the BYD K9 ebus chassis and was built by Gemilang Coachworks (Senai, Malaysia) and imported by Carbridge.
- Bus 710 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 5 July 2017.
- This vehicle was delivered in a plain blue/grey livery, but was wrapped in a special livery before entering service.
- Bus 710 was first registered on 14 August 2017.
- It was launched to the media on 25 August 2017.
- It was originally fitted with a Sportworks VeloPorter 2 bike rack, but this was replaced with a DL2 (black handle) model in early September 2017.
- Bus 710 was exhibited at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 25 & 26 September 2017.
- As at 12 November 2018, its special livery was removed.
Special Livery
"I'm Electric" (Carbridge/Transport Canberra) – ~12 August 2017 to 12 November 2018
- similar livery on Bus 711
Specifications
- Power: in-wheel motor drive with hub reduction. Maximum power 90 kW (120 HP) x 2; maximum torque 550 Nm x 2 (source: Wikipedia)
- Energy storage: BYD Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Capacity 324 kWh
- Tyres: 275/70 R22.5
- Seats: Vogelsitze with 6 single flip-up seats in wheelchair bays. Seat fabric: Camira BDI314 (blue)
- Tare mass: 13,240 kg
- Passenger capacity: 35 seated, 22 standing
- Bus stop signal system: Teknoware wireless push buttons with wheelchair signal
Media
- Carbridge electric buses to hit Canberra streets - ACT Bus (17 Aug 2017)
- Transport Canberra welcomes Alternate Fuel Buses to the fleet - Transport Canberra/Internet Archive
- Canberra's first electric and hybrid buses go into service on Monday - Canberra Times [$]
- ACT trials electric buses on public transport route - Renew Economy (31 Aug 2017)
- Canberra's electric bus: ACTION #710 BYD Toro ebus (6:39) –
YouTube - BYD Toro Electric Bus (7:20) – YouTube
- BYD Toro electric bus going down Parkes Way to the Arboretum (7:31) – YouTube
- Electric Bus for canberra (0:32) – YouTube
Subsequent Ownership
| Owner/Operator | Location | Registration | Fleet # | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbridge/Swissport | Brisbane Airport | XQ-43DV | EV12 | 2019 |