Paul Corfield

On Jul 21, 10:54 am, thagor2...@ wrote:
> Weren't we supposed to be getting some hybrid buses running on the
> streets Real Soon Now about a year ago? They were to be powered by
> electric motors with a small diesel engine to charge the batteries
> AFAIR. Are they out there now or still in the design stage or did they
> get the boot along with Comrade Ken?
>
> B2003

There are hybrids on the 129 and 360 (single decks) and a lone Wright
Hybrid double deck on the 141 (I believe). There are a number of
orders outstanding including some Enviro 400 double decks for the 16
at Cricklewood and a batch of Optare Tempo single decks due for the
276 as well. I think there are also some new style Wright Gemini
Hybrids due as well but I can't recall hearing a route being suggested
for these buses.

Of course as I work for TfL I can't be trusted and the above
information may be a complete lie ;-)

HTH

Paul Corfield
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