SMRT tenders for 66 new 12m buses
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Ya they look so cool!Originally posted by QX5216J:the Citaro in this forum looks nice
if SMRT have enough incentives for it...
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20259
But i remember newspaper mentioned that a MB hydrogen fuel cell bus cost about USD 1.2 million. 
It was being used as trial in China during that time. Now i dunno liao. -
Pay for what? In the end still same company. They need to pay the shareholders.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Erh....Someone said Volvo cheaper than Merc, now you mentioned that Volvo more ex than Merc. So which is more ex?
Yup. Most of SMRT fleet are Merc.. But they weren't bought by SMRT, instead by TIBS.. Erm does SMRT have to pay TIBS when the companies merge? -
aust has 3..Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Ya they look so cool! But i remember newspaper mentioned that a MB hydrogen fuel cell bus cost about USD 1.2 million. It was being used as trial in China during that time. Now i dunno liao.
ECOBUS 1 - ECOBUS 3 -
All based in Perth, I believe our fellow forumite iveco did take them?Originally posted by QX5216J:aust has 3..
ECOBUS 1 - ECOBUS 3 -
All based in Perth, Path Transit.Originally posted by QX5216J:aust has 3..
ECOBUS 1 - ECOBUS 3 -
I have taken Ecobus 2 on the circle route. It is based at Malaga Depot. THis place is where most of the "green" buses are parked.
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ohwells. great bus to have on the road... but just the pricing which keeps the "ECOBUS" away...
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G'day folks,
Many people here don't realise that it's not just initial cost that bus operators look for when purchasing new vehicles.
There are definitely more factors involved, things such as:- Availability and pricing of spare parts
- Fuel consumption and/or cost of fuel and fuelling infrastructure (if alternative fuels are involved)
- Adequate power and torque figures from engine
- Compatibility with existing fleet (i.e. parts interchangeability)
- Warranty and product support and it's availability
Based on all this, I would think that new Mercedes-Benz low-entry rigid vehicles would seriously be considered by SMRT.
Regards,
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So the chances of SMRT buying MBs are high?Originally posted by Powered_By_CNG:Based on all this, I would think that new Mercedes-Benz low-entry rigid vehicles would seriously be considered by SMRT.
Regards,
Dave[/list]
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If SMRT one shot buy 66 i think they get a nice price
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Hope so lorh. Really wish to see new MBs on our roads! If MB cannot, Scania will be fine !Originally posted by MitEvolution:If SMRT one shot buy 66 i think they get a nice price -
How about new generation euro IV complied Nissans,Daewoo or even Alexander Dennis 300?Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Hope so lorh. Really wish to see new MBs on our roads! If MB cannot, Scania will be fine ! -
Alexander Dennis 300 for me.Originally posted by carbikebus:How about new generation euro IV complied Nissans,Daewoo or even Alexander Dennis 300?
But technicians/mechanics confirm will complain. Cuz Cummins engine mah. People say Cummins engines are hard to maintain.
Nissan maybe can...But Daewoo....Im not sure leis...I've seen fully built Daewoo buses in Thailand before. Thailand also have Hyundai buses if i remember correctly.
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But Cummins engines seem to be the heavy duty type. Many US-built trucks use them.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Alexander Dennis 300 for me.
But technicians/mechanics confirm will complain. Cuz Cummins engine mah. People say Cummins engines are hard to maintain.
Nissan maybe can...But Daewoo....Im not sure leis...I've seen fully built Daewoo buses in Thailand before. Thailand also have Hyundai buses if i remember correctly. -
The reason why many US-built trucks uses them is because Cummins is one of the largest manufacturer of diesel engines... So maybe Cummins will be largest supplier of heavy duty engines, which may explain why many US-built trucks uses CUmmins engines... But many US-built trucks also uses Detroit Diesel engines and Caterpillar engines too.Originally posted by iveco:But Cummins engines seem to be the heavy duty type. Many US-built trucks use them. -
Detroit Diesel is part of DaimlerChrysler group, IIRC.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:The reason why many US-built trucks uses them is because Cummins is one of the largest manufacturer of diesel engines... So maybe Cummins will be largest supplier of heavy duty engines, which may explain why many US-built trucks uses CUmmins engines... But many US-built trucks also uses Detroit Diesel engines and Caterpillar engines too.
Anyway, have you heard of the CNG engine by John Deere? -
Nope, i havent heard of it before. Anyway another US truck company that belongs to DaimlerChrysler group is the Freightliner.Originally posted by iveco:Detroit Diesel is part of DaimlerChrysler group, IIRC.
Anyway, have you heard of the CNG engine by John Deere? -
Yes, John Deere offers an 8.1L turbocharged CNG engine. They have also lauched a new CNG engine capable of meeting Euro 5 and EEV emissions specifications using EGR and stoichiometric gas injection.Originally posted by iveco:Anyway, have you heard of the CNG engine by John Deere?
Regards,
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Wow, Euro V? I don't think such standards have kicked in yet. Which buses are using them?Originally posted by Powered_By_CNG:Yes, John Deere offers an 8.1L turbocharged CNG engine. They have also lauched a new CNG engine capable of meeting Euro 5 and EEV emissions specifications using EGR and stoichiometric gas injection.
Regards,
Dave
Anyway, I believe you are a long-timer in the sWAn Valley. I live near the Carousel shopping centre. Wonder if we could meet there for a coffee. -
I'm not far from you at all, about a 15min bus ride away on route 879.Originally posted by iveco:Anyway, I believe you are a long-timer in the sWAn Valley. I live near the Carousel shopping centre. Wonder if we could meet there for a coffee.
Regards,
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I think Euro V engines are usually Incentive versions i guess.Originally posted by iveco:Wow, Euro V? I don't think such standards have kicked in yet. Which buses are using them?
Anyway, I believe you are a long-timer in the sWAn Valley. I live near the Carousel shopping centre. Wonder if we could meet there for a coffee. -
John Deere,I remember driving a mini dump truck while working part time as a ground staff @ Sentosa Golf Club last time during school holidays..
Seriously i don't think those ASSMRT interested in buying Mercs,Nissans and Daewoo are the candidates -
Its also well known for its grass cutter machines aka lawn mowers.Originally posted by carbikebus:John Deere,I remember driving a mini dump truck while working part time as a ground staff @ Sentosa Golf Club last time during school holidays -
And i think you need this.... define: IncentiveOriginally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:I think Euro V engines are usually Incentive versions i guess. -
Route 879? Bull Creek?Originally posted by Powered_By_CNG:I'm not far from you at all, about a 15min bus ride away on route 879.
Regards,
Dave
Anyway, 878 & 879 are facing the chop once the Mandurah line starts running.