Volvo B5RLEH
| Volvo B5RLEH | |
|---|---|
 Volgren-bodied B5RLEH in September 2013 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Hybrid electric bus chassis |
| Doors | 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Chassis | Volvo B5RLE |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D5F215 |
| Capacity | 76 Passengers |
| Transmission | Volvo I-Shift 12 speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11.5m |
| Width | 2.55m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo B7RLE |
First announced in August 2012,[1] the Volvo B5RLEH, also known as Volvo B5RH and Volvo B215RH, is a hybrid electric bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013, initially only available in the Asia-Pacific region.[2]
There is also a B215RH model for Latin America, manufactured by Volvo in Brazil, available as both low and high floor chassis.[3]
Operators
In January 2013, Australian operator Transperth took delivery of a Volgren bodied B5RLEH for use on its Perth Central Area Transit network.[4][5]
In January 2014, a second Volgren bodied B5RLEH commenced a 12-month trial with Adelaide operator Torrens Transit.[6]
In March 2015, a third Volgren bodied B5RLEH commenced a 6-month trial with Singapore operator SBS Transit.[7] It debuted on Express 506 from 1 March 2015 and on services 185 and 143 till 10 September 2015. On 11 February 2016, a six month-trial was permitted and the bus was redeployed to the Ang Mo Kio Depot. Currently, the bus is operating on Ang Mo Kio Townlink Service 268.[8]
In April 2015, a first Volgren Optimus bodied B5RLEH commenced a trial with Brisbane operator Brisbane Transport. [9]
Engines
D5F,[10] 4,764 cc (291 cu in), in-line 4 cyl. turbodiesel (2013–present)
- D5F215 - 161 kilowatts (216 bhp), 800 Nm, Euro 5/EEV
References
- ↑ Volvo and PTA partner for Hybrid Trial Volvo Buses Australia 9 August 2012
- ↑ Volvo launches first hybrid bus in Asia-Pacific Volvo Buses Australia 17 January 2013
- ↑ Volvo B215RH 4x2 Híbrido especificaciones Volvo Buses América Latina
- ↑ Volvo Launches First Hybrid Bus in Asia Pacific Volvo Bus News January 2013
- ↑ Review: Volvo B5RLE Hybrid Trade Trucks 21 August 2013
- ↑ Hybrid Trial Continues Australasian Bus & Coach 18 March 2014
- ↑
- ↑ http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=CompId%3Ad81b5a15-00cb-496a-8d59-ab7fdb6107c0%20ValidTime%3A11%2F02%2F2016%20TransactionTime%3A11%2F02%2F2016;rec=0
- ↑
- ↑ Volvo B5LH spec sheet Volvo Buses
External links
Media related to Volvo B5RLEH at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Volvo B215RH at Wikimedia Commons
- Introduction Volvo Buses Australia
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