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TfL specification Volvo hybrid buses for Tower Transit

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London bus operator Tower Transit has placed a major order with Volvo Bus for 11 new B5LH double deck hybrid buses with Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini 3 bodywork, for delivery later this month (February 2015).

The new 10.5 metre Euro 6 vehicles are being built to TfL specification and are capable of carry up to 95 passengers. They are due to enter service on 7 March 2015.

According to Volvo, they will deliver fuel and CO2 reductions of around 39%, compared to conventional diesel double-deck buses, due to the Volvo designed and built parallel hybrid.

The B5LH uses Volvo's D5K 240 four-cylinder 5.1-litre Euro 6 engine rated at 240bhp and delivering maximum torque of 918Nm at 1,200—1,600rpm. Volvo's fully automated 12-speed I-Shift gearbox completes the drivetrain.

Vehicle emissions comply with Euro 6, controlled using SCR (selective catalytic reduction) and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) technologies.

"These buses represent a considerable investment in Volvo hybrid technology integrated with the Wrightbus Gemini 3 body," comments Alan Coney, engineering director for Tower Transit.

"We look forward to delivering a real quality product to our customer, TfL [Transport for London], and the travelling public,"

The new buses will be maintained on a Volvo Gold service contract toi maximise uptime and vehicle performance.

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