AEC Routemaster - Wikipedia
The AEC Routemaster is a front-engined double-decker bus that was designed by London Transport and built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) and Park Royal Vehicles. The first prototype was completed in September 1954 and the last one was delivered in 1968.
London’s New Routemaster bus goes all-electric with ‘repowered ...
Nov 1, 2022 · When the original AEC Routemaster was replaced with the New Routemaster as London’s red double-decker bus, it was framed as a new, greener era for ground-level transport around the city. But...
New Routemaster - Wikipedia
The New Routemaster, originally referred to as the New Bus for London and colloquially as the Borismaster or Boris Bus, is a low-floor hybrid diesel–electric double-decker bus operated in London, England.
Equipmake demonstrates ‘repowered’ electric New Routemaster bus
Nov 2, 2022 · Bus operator Metroline is conducting pre-service trials of an all-electric New Routemaster in London where it will be assessed over the next six months. The programme will deliver test data to Transport for London (TfL), which is evaluating a range of clean technologies, including repower systems.
Equipmake presents converted electric double decker bus
Mar 11, 2022 · Equipmake has converted the New Routemaster with electric drive systems. This process involves completely replacing the buses’ hybrid drivetrain with Equipmake’s Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED) featuring a 400kWh battery enabling an expected in-service range of 150 miles (about 241 kilometres).
London buses: TfL unveils first electric Boris bus with passengers ...
Nov 1, 2022 · LT11 is a New Routemaster (aka New Bus for London, aka Boris bus) which usually runs on route 390 between Victoria and Archway, through the congested streets of Zone 1. It is the first one that has been converted from diesel hybrid power to electric.
TfL testing first fully electric New Routemaster bus …
The electrification specialist unveiled the New Routemaster at the Euro Bus Expo this week. Developed in Norfolk, its hybrid drivetrain has been replaced with Equipmake’s Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED), which uses 95% British-built components.
EQUIPMAKE SHOWCASES SECTOR-LEADING REPOWER …
Nov 1, 2022 · Electrification specialist Equipmake today showcases its latest pure-electric bus technology, in the shape of a zero-emission version of the New Routemaster double-decker bus.
London's New Routemaster bus is given electric makeover
Nov 1, 2022 · Electrification specialist Equipmake, which has already shown a number of ‘repowered’ buses converted to run on battery-electric power, has just revealed the first zero-emission New Routemaster at the Euro Bus Expo show in Birmingham.
Equipmake Showcases Repowered Fully-Electric New Routemaster Bus
Nov 4, 2022 · The New Routemaster is powered by Equipmake's HTM 3500 electric motor. The motor is precisely engineered to meet the demanding requirements of a fully-laden double-decker bus, producing 3,500Nm torque at a motor speed of just 1,000rpm and delivering 400kW maximum power.