Alexander Dennis is expanding the UK’s widest range of low and zero emission buses with the new Enviro400ER Electric Range hybrid double deck bus.
Developed with BAE Systems, the Enviro400ER offers geofenced zero emission capability designed to meet local Ultra Low Emission Zones and zero emissions targets without the need for expensive charging infrastructure and without an impact on daily operational range.
The Enviro400ER can run for up to three miles in electric mode, with the exact distance depending on factors such as travel time and route profile. The vehicle utilises a 32kWh capacity energy storage system, comprising third generation lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery technology, as well as the same components as the latest generation Enviro400H hybrid bus. The battery does not need to be charged externally, avoiding costly infrastructure in depots or at termini.
Arthur Whiteside, Managing Director UK Sales at Alexander Dennis, said, “Our new Electric Range option offers a highly cost-effective way of introducing zero emissions capability with no need to change operational practices.”
