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)

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