Scania-ADL gas-powered demonstrator takes to the road 02 April 2013
The Scania-ADL gas-powered bus demonstration vehicle is now ready to begin its programme of operator trials and evaluations around the UK and, such are the levels of interest in this Green Bus Funding-compliant vehicle, the demonstration period is now expected to last a year.
Scania says a mobile fuelling station, capable of refuelling the vehicle in just eight minutes after a typical day's service, has also been developed.
As for the gas-powered bus itself, it is based on a Scania K UB4x2 chassis with a 270bhp Scania OG9 G04 power plant, which is capable of operating on either CNG (compressed natural gas) or BNG (bio natural gas).
The engine is based on the same platform as Scania's modular 9.3-litre diesel engine, and Scania says that limits the number of new components required for the low entry gas chassis to around 40.
The manufacturer also claims that its engine is a high-efficiency, low fuel consumption unit and makes the point that it does not require EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).
As for the 12.2-metre length ADL Enviro 300SG body, it provides seating for 40 passengers. The driver's seat, Transito saloon seats, rear five-person seating unit and wheelchair bump pad are all finished in e-leather green with cream piping, with the wheelbox and tip-up seats finished in green only.
Complementing the seating is Tara bus Gaya Wood 4521 Yellowstone flooring and cool white interior LED lighting. The vehicle has Hanover electronic type destination equipment with LED illumination.
The demonstrator is also equipped with wifi and a Synectics 7 camera CCTV system.
Operators interested in trying the Scania-ADL gas demonstrator should contact: Mark Oliver, at Scania) on: 01908 210210.
Author
Brian Tinham
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