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Old December 12th 16, 08:39 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default New electric buses

On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:05:44 -0800 (PST)
DRH wrote:
The Red Arrow BYD / Alexander-Dennis Enviro200EV buses have iron-phosphate =
batteries at the rear and in the roof pod, which also incorporates the airc=
on unit. The driveline comprises two 90kW wheel-hub motors and water coolin=
g system plus regenerative braking system.


Wheel hub motors? They're a poor idea as they massively increase unsprung
weight. Also I'm surprised they could fit motors powerful enough in the wheels
with enough cooling for a bus tbh. Hope westminster has increased its pothole
budget.

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