http://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2015/05/volvo-electrifies-buses-with-charging-outlets-and-wi-fi/ Volvo electrifies buses with charging outlets and Wi-Fi May 10, 2015 by Bryan Jonston
[image http://cdn.autoconnectedcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/volebux.jpg volebux ] Volvo’s new electric bus is being tested in traffic in [Gothenburg.se] before its official premiere on June 15. The electric buses use less energy and offer many conveniences for riders. By mid-June a new route will be served by three all-electric buses and seven electric hybrids, all from Volvo Buses. The buses have battery packs that can be quick-charged at their end terminals. Energy consumption of the electric buses is about 80% lower than that of corresponding diesel buses. Passenger desires were made part of design such as an extra-wide door opening with a low entry in the middle of the bus. A wide area is available for baby strollers or wheelchairs. There are electrical power oulets for passengers to recharge their cell phones. The bus features onboard Wi-Fi There still remains some technological fine-tuning and driver training. Volvo’s new electric bus will also be shown at the large UITP public-transport show in Milan on June 8-10. The bus features onboard Wi-Fi. Although the bus is just 10.7 metres long (more than a metre shorter than a conventional bus) it can carry up to 86 passengers. The central driver’s seat contributes to high passenger capacity. The Volvo Buses range of electrified buses includes the previously launched Volvo 7900 Hybrid, and the Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid. The new electric bus is a concept vehicle. Series production of all-electric Volvo buses is scheduled for 2017. The new route is the result of a cooperative venture known as ElectriCity, which develops, demonstrates and evaluates innovative solutions for future sustainable public transport. [© 2015 Aproprose] ... http://insideevs.com/volvo-electric-buses-to-be-on-the-streets-of-gothenburg-in-2015/ Volvo Electric Buses to be on Streets of Gothenburg in 2015 [May 19, 2015] by Mark Kane [image http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/132.jpg Volvo plug-in hybrid bus that will soon get an all-electric brother ] http://www.volvotrucks.com/dealers-vtc/en-gb/vtbc-london/newsmedia/pressreleases/Pages/pressreleases.aspx?pubId=18789 Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London 19 May 2015 ... http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/electric-bus-demo STM unveils fully electric bus to hit streets in fall of 2016 May 15, 2015 The Société de transport de Montréal showed off a model of an electric bus it will start testing on the streets of Montreal in the fall of 2016 ... ... http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/transport-engineer-news/volvos-first-all-electric-bus-in-final-tests-in-gothenburg/82567/ Volvo's first all-electric bus in final tests in Gothenburg May 8, 2015 ... Volvo Buses' new all-electric prototype bus is now being tested for the first time in traffic in its Swedish homeland, in Gothenburg ... [dated] [video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6AGpSbkIB8 Jean-Claude Van Damme performs splits between two moving Volvo trucks ODN Nov 15, 2013 Action star Jean-Claude Van Damme has performed the splits between two moving vehicles in a new advertisement for Volvo trucks. Standing between two moving Volvo FM trucks with a foot on each side mirror, Van Damme performs one of his world-famous splits as the two trucks drive in reverse. Since taking up karate aged eleven, Van Damme has gone on to become a martial arts icon and world-famous action star. Throughout his career, doing the splits has been his signature move, performed countless times in many of his action films. But, until now, neither he nor anyone else in the world has ever done the splits between two moving trucks. Report by Andrea Lilly. ] ... http://www.truckaurbus.com/forum/videos/1/volvo-trucks-epic-split-feat-van-damme-live-test-6.html Volvo Trucks - The Epic Split feat. Van Damme (Live Test 6) 14-03-14 Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks. Never done before, JCVD says it's the most epic of splits -- http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volvo-starts-testing-first-electric-hybrid-bus-in-hamburg-video-90253.html Volvo Starts Testing first Electric Hybrid Bus in Hamburg - Video by Gabriel Brindusescu 19th December 2014 [image http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/volvo-starts-testing-first-electric-hybrid-bus-in-hamburg-video-90253_1.jpg videos flash ] According to European Union studies, noise pollution has a negative effect on life quality, increasing stress levels and sleep disorders for around 110 million people living in large busy cities. Considering this, the European Noise Directive was created in 2002 to investigate and manage environmental noise as well as provide guidelines to public authorities. The effort of creating quieter cities is now joined by Volvo, which just started testing out its first plug-in hybrid electric buses in Hamburg, Germany. They have a special route in the city for that, known as the Innovation Line 109, which is reserved for new sustainable technologies like this. Each hybrid bus that started hauling passengers this month is fitted with a 19 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that feeds a 150 kW electric motor that counts in for a massive 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque, all working in complete silence for about 7 to 10 km (4.3 - 3.2 miles). More numbers That’s the average distance between the charging points at the ends of the line where it takes only 6 minutes to recharge the battery pack and start it all over again. Even if it runs out of power in between the chargers, a high-efficiency 240 hp/918 Nm (677 lb-ft) Volvo D5K 240 four-cylinder diesel engine can kick in to provide thrust. In this configuration, the bus saves about 60 percent more energy compared to a normal diesel burner one, lowering emissions by up to 80 percent. Of course, all these are true if the electricity in the grid comes from green sources, not coal burning. Other benefits coming from a whole fleet of electric buses? Apart from a lower noise level, they could allow the city council develop special indoor bus stops. Waiting for the bus when it rains or snows suddenly doesn’t sound that bad now. Hamburg officials said starting with 2020, only emission-free buses will be acquired for public transportation. Our opinion? All mass transit should be at least electric hybrids. And taxis are no exception. 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