On Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:52:00 +0000
Neil Williams wrote:
On 2016-12-11 22:52:00 +0000, Recliner said:

The batteries are several tonnes heavier than an engine+fuel tank.

Didn't know that. Might explain why the MK battery buses allow fewer
standees (only 7) than the otherwise identical diesel versions (which
allow a crush-load - the number permitted is more than you would
physically fit on).

Isn't there a maximum number of standing for diesel buses which is routinely
ignored anyway? Can't see the driver enforcing that 7 in the rush hour. Anyway,
surely the bus suspension and handling characteristics should be designed so
it can take as many passengers as a diesel of the same size?

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Spud