BYD and ADL Partner on Europe’s Largest Electric Bus Fleet

BYD Company, the world’s largest maker of pure electric buses – and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Europe’s fastest growing bus and coach builder – have formed a new alliance and confirmed a £19 million deal that will result in London’s first large-scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet.

It will also be the single largest fleet of full size electric buses in Europe.

The move follows confirmation by Go-Ahead London that they are to introduce 51 emission-free, pure electric buses on routes 507 and 521, which operate between Waterloo and Victoria.

The vehicles will be built on BYD chassis and powered by BYD’s electric drivetrain. All 51 buses will be bodied by ADL, incorporating its Enviro200-like midi bus design. The Enviro200 is the world’s best-selling midi bus and recognized for its lightweight, easy access, maneuverability and fuel efficiency.

Go-Ahead London said today that it expects to introduce all 51 of the revolutionary new vehicles into service by August 27, 2016, signaling the introduction of London’s first, large-scale pure electric bus fleet.

The move follows an announcement from Transport for London (TFL) earlier this month that it would electrify central London routes 507 and 521 as part of its drive to make all of its single deck buses emission-free by 2020.

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