BUS 712 (2)
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| Bus 712 | ||
| Chassis | Volvo B5RLEH | |
| Depot | Tuggeranong | |
| Entered Service | 29 August 2017 | |
| Removed from Service | ~9 November 2018 | |
| Desto Equipment | Mobitec white LED displays with Hanover DG3 controller | |
| VIN | YV3T8R928FA171565 | |
| Body | Bustech "VSTH" | |
| Body Number | 15/150 | |
| Body Date | Sep 2015 | |
| Seating | B44DW | |
| Climate Control | Spheros Revo-E | |
| Fuel | Diesel | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 712 | |
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| See Also: | |
| * BUS 712 (1) | – Renault PR180.2 |
| * BUS 712 (3) | – Scania K320UB |
Bus 712 was a Volvo B5RLEH parallel hybrid diesel (Euro V plus EEV) evaluation bus.
Notes
- Bus 712 was leased from Volvo Buses between June 2017 and 1 December 2018 (contract extended from September 2018) as one of three alternative energy buses being evaluated by Transport Canberra; the other two being BYD K9RA Toro plug-in electric buses (Buses 710 & 711).
- It has previously been registered as (NSW) CH-72-QB
- Bus 712 was delivered to Tuggeranong Depot on 29 June 2017.
- This vehicle was delivered in the standard Transport NSW blue-and-white livery, but was wrapped in a special livery before entering service.
- Bus 712 was first registered in ACT on 14 August 2017.
- It was launched to the media on 25 August 2017.
- In October 2017, its Mobitec destination controller was replaced with a Hanover DG3. The Mobitec white LED displays were unchanged.
- With the exception of the period from 26 February 2018 until the week of 26 March 2018, Bus 712 was fitted with a Sportworks DL2 (black handle model) bike rack.
- As at 12 November 2018, its special livery was removed.
Special Livery
"I'm Hybrid Electric" (Volvo Buses/Transport Canberra) - ~12 August 2017 to 12 November 2018
Specifications
- Diesel Engine: D5F215 4 cylinder turbo diesel 4.76 litre Euro V / EEV. 161 kW (216 HP) @ 2200 RPM, 800 Nm @ 1200-1700 RPM
- Electric Motor: Max power 120 kW (161 HP). Max torque 800 Nm
- Energy storage: Lithium-Ion battery. 600 V. Capacity 4.8 kWh
- Transmission: Volvo AT2412D I-Shift Automatic gearbox, 12 forward gears, 4 reverse
Source: Volvo Buses B5RLE Hybrid (PDF)
Media
- 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 [$]
- Volvo Bustech hybrid diesel electric bus at Canberra Arboretum (5:02) –
YouTube - Electric Bus for canberra (0:32) – YouTube
Subsequent Ownership
| Owner/Operator | Location | Registration | Fleet # | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Stephens Coaches | Anna Bay NSW | m/o 9431 | Apr 2019 |