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Started by Tony, February 01, 2020, 02:10:54 PM

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Tony

Quote from: uniquicity on June 06, 2024, 06:31:57 PMThere were 7 out this evening, including E226 which wasn't tracking
There were 8 out this evening E164 isn't tracking today

Tony

The next step up is due Monday if commissioning goes as planned this weekend with up to 18 in service

don

Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2024, 06:12:57 PMThe next step up is due Monday if commissioning goes as planned this weekend with up to 18 in service
Fingers crossed for that - I recall Coventry had to have an increased electricity supply prior to full commissioning - I'm guessing this is an issue wherever large scale introduction of electric vehicle charging is introduced and can only take place in stages (similar to fitting the charging kit itself)? 
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2900

Quote from: don on June 07, 2024, 07:25:50 PMFingers crossed for that - I recall Coventry had to have an increased electricity supply prior to full commissioning - I'm guessing this is an issue wherever large scale introduction of electric vehicle charging is introduced and can only take place in stages (similar to fitting the charging kit itself)?
what would be funny if they had to bring in diesel generators like seen else where in the country

Tony

E200 has entered service today. It's on the 16 but not tracking

Tony

Three more into service today

E176 is on the 101
E194 & E219 are both on the 907

E225 is also out and about but not sure if it is in service yet

markcf83

Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2024, 06:12:57 PMThe next step up is due Monday if commissioning goes as planned this weekend with up to 18 in service
...which I guess will lead to the majority of the 09 Enviros going.....
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Tony

#772
E224 has come out on the 33 this afternoon

E203 is out on the 67 but not tracking

Tony

16 out this morning, the most so far
E164; E165; E167; E176; E189; E194; E195; E200; E203; E211; E219; E220; E222; E225; E226.

Tony

E191 & E199 out this afternoon 

Ingleboro261F

Metroline wright Street deck electroliner spotted at tysley

Wba_lad

Non of the electrics have announcements for the 33, is this a system error. 

Tony

Perry Barr up to 21 in service now, so halfway there in the initial batch, some not tracking, but all the following are now in service

E164; E165; E167; E176; E189; E191; E194; E195; E196; E199; E200; E203; E204; E211; E219; E220; E222; E223; E224; E225; E226.

busboy31

Are they starting to put adverts on the electrics?

Tony

Quote from: busboy31 on June 16, 2024, 09:58:17 AMAre they starting to put adverts on the electrics?
The frames are fitted so they will have adverts same as every other bus with them

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