On Nov 9, 11:54*am, wrote:
Weren't there supposed to be some diesel electric hybrids running on londons
streets by now? Have they arrived yet *- I've not seen them - or has the idea
been quietly binned?

There are a handful running on the 141 - made very obvious by the
'Another red bus going green for London' branding. It's a little
alarming being on one that's stopped in traffic - the engine shudders
to a halt, as if it's stalled, then the bus glides off silently.

There's one pictured at http://www.londonbusroutes.net/photos/141.htm