Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart
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Arriva North West & Wales Enviro200 in Southport
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Interior of the Enviro200
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alexander Dennis New Flyer (as New Flyer MiDi) |
| Production | 2006 - Present (1st Generaton) 2014 - Present (2nd Generation) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door or 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart MAN 14.240 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe (ADL Enviro200 Dart) MAN D0836 LOH 52 (MAN 14.240) |
| Capacity | 42–77 |
| Power output | 140hp/160hp/205hp/225hp (Cummins) 240hp (MAN) |
| Transmission | ADL Enviro200 Dart Allison 2100, Allison T280R, Voith DIWA823.3e, Voith DIWA824.5, Voith DIWA854.5 or ZF AS Tronic lite MAN 14.240 Voith D854.5 or ZF 6 HP 504 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 8.9 metres (29 ft) - 11.3 metres (37 ft) |
| Width | 2,440 millimetres (8.01 ft) |
| Curb weight | 12.1-13.1 tonnes |
| Chronology | |
The Alexander Dennis Enviro200 is a bus manufactured by Alexander Dennis since 2006 as a replacement for the Dennis Dart SLF chassis and Plaxton Pointer body. Launched as the Enviro200 Dart as a nod to its predecessor, it is also sold in North America and the NewFlyer MiDi.[1]
In 2014, a second-generation version of the Enviro200 was launched, known as the Enviro200 MMC, replacing the original Enviro200 and Enviro300.[2]
Contents
First generation (2006–2015)
Second generation (2014–present)
Design
The Enviro200 Dart, as it was originally known, was launched by Alexander Dennis in August 2006. The bus is available in five lengths, ranging from 8.9 metres to 11.4 metres.
Unlike the innovative but unsuccessful TransBus Enviro200, the chassis of Enviro200 Dart (also known as the Dart 4[3]) retains the conventional rear-engined layout of the Dart, and is offered with a choice of four or six-cylinder Cummins ISBe Euro IV engines with a range of transmission options, and features new front and rear axles.
It offers the same seating capacity of the Pointer, but with more 'fixed' seats rather than 'tip up' for each length. The vehicle features integrated chassis and body multiplexing, and cantilevered seats.
Externally, the bus features the same front panel as the double-deck Enviro400, projecting a "family look" onto the two models. The Enviro200 Dart chassis is also available with East Lancs Esteem and MCV Evolution bodywork.
In February 2007, the body of Enviro200 Dart became available on MAN 14.240 chassis, this is to give the option of EGR emissions reduction as some operators prefer this technology to the Cummins' SCR.
In August 2007, due to significant orders for the Enviro400, Alexander Dennis announced that the production of Enviro200 bodywork would be moved from its plant at Falkirk to the recently acquired Plaxton factory at Scarborough. This meant that the Scarborough factory would once again be producing the bodywork for the Dart chassis, and producing the bodywork for the MAN 14.240 at the same time as the Plaxton Centro and Enviro200 bodies.
In 2008, Alexander Dennis unveiled the hybrid-electric powered version of Enviro200 Dart (known as the Enviro200H, not to be confused with the TransBus Enviro200H which was unveiled in 2003) using BAE Systems's HybriDrive series drive system with the Cummins ISBe 4-cylinder engine fitted for power generation.[4]
In early 2011, the Enviro200 was modified in order to meet the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) regulations. Apart from the change of body length options, other modifications include:
- Space was reserved below the headlamps for installation of daytime running lamps.
- Offside emergency door, which was no longer mandatory for dual-door version, was relocated from the rear to the centre.
- New rear bumper was used, with lowered position for the registration number plate.
- New rear engine cover was used, without the model name 'ENVIRO200'.
Its replacement, the Enviro200 MMC was introduced in November 2014 at the Birmingham Euro Bus Exhibition 2014. The first Enviro200 MMC was delivered to National Express West Midlands in May 2015. It is in a two tone maroon livery.[5]
The orders
Over 4,000 Enviro200s have been built.[6] While most have been for British operators, examples have been exported to Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand and Spain.[7][8][9]
Gallery
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Enviro200 Dart demonstrator on loan to HTL Buses in December 2006
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Rear view of an NCP-Challenger Enviro200 Dart, on London bus route 440 in July 2008
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Stagecoach in Hants & Surrey MAN 14.240 Enviro200 bodied in July 2008
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Northumbria University Enviro200 Dart in August 2007
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MTR Bus Enviro200 Dart in Hong Kong in January 2009
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Avon Buses MCV Evolution bodied Enviro200 Dart in May 2008
See also
Competitors (chassis/complete bus):
Competitors (bodywork):
References
- ↑ New Flyer in Bus Joint Venture Diesel Progress 10 May 2012
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- ↑ Merseyside Dennis Dart Website - Archive News 28
- ↑ Buses Magazine December 2008, Issue 645
- ↑ http://www.alexander-dennis.com/products/enviro200-euro6/
- ↑ Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Dart Bus Fleets on the Web
- ↑ Shoal Bus Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ KCRC purchases the newest environmentally friendly buses
- ↑ Export wins boost ADL order book to record £350m Alexander Dennis
External links
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