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Robin[_6_] · July 13th 18, 12:00 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On 13/07/2018 10:51, John Williamson wrote:
On 13/07/2018 10:36, wrote:

Not necessarily.* A combined heat and power system could work out both
more efficient and less polluting than 50-odd diesel engines running
most of the time at far from peak efficiency.

True, but don't forget you have battery charging losses.

You also need a use for the waste heat, which is unlikely in a bus
depot, especially in Summer.

Yes, CHP often works best as an area heating scheme. I'd thought
redevelopment was planned in that area which would offer scope. If not,
TfL could at least offer really, really warm seats on buses entering
service at Waterloo