New Hybrid for Singapore
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Originally posted by billlmf:
The other article from chinabuses.com in chinese about the King Long Hybrid Buses for Singapore~~
Cool. The front design of the bus is very nice. -
Found the King Long website with diff type of buses:
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Originally posted by Merczrox:
Walao eh china bus again.Wonder wat is happening and wat is going to happen in the future with this type of buses ard.
Nvm let's just see how this bus will fare when it comes out.Just because they are made in china doesnt mean that they cant perform well. I doubt you have rode on 1 before.
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Originally posted by sBs_boy:
Just because they are made in china doesnt mean that they cant perform well. I doubt you have rode on 1 before.
I rode on King Long buses before. Quiet ok. -
This bus might be for Woodlands Transport. They won the bid for the WAB BT shuttle. Plus the tender specified the layout of the buses using the K230 photos. This might explain why the spec is like SBS Transit's, if it's really for WTS.
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I have rided this type of bus before. Although it is made in china, I can said that the ride is comfy compare to the european make.
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Originally posted by Volvo Olympian:
This bus might be for Woodlands Transport. They won the bid for the WAB BT shuttle. Plus the tender specified the layout of the buses using the K230 photos. This might explain why the spec is like SBS Transit's, if it's really for WTS.
What is BT shuttle? -
Originally posted by TIB1234T:
What is BT shuttle?Budget Terminal.
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Originally posted by sinicker:
Budget Terminal.
K. Thx. -
Originally posted by sBs_boy:
Just because they are made in china doesnt mean that they cant perform well. I doubt you have rode on 1 before.
Did i even say if they are made in china means that they can't perform well?Don't assume too much if i didn't say so.
And fyi,i have rode on one which was chartered for a funeral.I cannot remember if it was a King Long or a Yutong.Think it was a King Long if i remember correctly.Have to say that the ride was really smooth and comfortable. -
I was taught years ago to read between the lines.
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and it's not that difficult too.
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and it can be done.
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Originally posted by sBs_boy:
Just because they are made in china doesnt mean that they cant perform well. I doubt you have rode on 1 before.
the bus will speak for itself when it comes...
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About the hybrid:
It should be coming right?Cause yesterday i was at Marina Bay when i saw a King Long coach,powered by CNG.does this indicate that...
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Originally posted by ama-teur:
About the hybrid:
It should be coming right?Cause yesterday i was at Marina Bay when i saw a King Long coach,powered by CNG.does this indicate that...
Those buses have been around for quite sometime already.
CNG wise, it's easy to install on-site in Singapore.
But hybrid buses is a completely different issue.
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Originally posted by Volvo Olympian:
This bus might be for Woodlands Transport. They won the bid for the WAB BT shuttle. Plus the tender specified the layout of the buses using the K230 photos. This might explain why the spec is like SBS Transit's, if it's really for WTS.
Thing is again, Woodlands doesn't have any Chinese buses in its fleet till now, so its quite hard to determine who this bus will go to.
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Originally posted by Scania:
Thing is again, Woodlands doesn't have any Chinese buses in its fleet till now, so its quite hard to determine who this bus will go to.
There's a first time for everything.
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The right side pic of the King Long Hybrid from xmnn.cn~~
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Originally posted by Scania:
Thing is again, Woodlands doesn't have any Chinese buses in its fleet till now, so its quite hard to determine who this bus will go to.
Maybe they could try out for trial? Anyway, lets not assume anything yet.
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to clarify
b9 style handgrips are common in taiwan. i shot a pic of them . later in Sep 2009 i spot in oversea photos. lol
The SMRt style air-con vents r common in Europe. They are called heater vents when AC not in use.
Bus likely for BT (Budget termianl Shhuttle) svc yesh
Front of bus is NOT King Loong citybus style. Look very taiwan local bodyworks front. sianz.
EDS so flat n small (lol)ZYX
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Originally posted by billlmf:
The right side pic of the King Long Hybrid from xmnn.cn~~
Headlight look like Scania K230UB.
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Originally posted by ZYX2005:
to clarify
Bus likely for BT (Budget termianl Shhuttle) svc yesh
They only changed buses recently...they're gonna change it again?
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Originally posted by sgbuses:
They only changed buses recently...they're gonna change it again?
I think they only change the livery from green to yellow, not the buses i guess. Still the same model though.
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The latest article from Chinabuses.com
Kinglong Hybrid Bus Starts Service in Singapore
English.chinabuses.com: on Jun. 23, Xiamen Kinglong United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kinglong) held a grand ceremony to mark China’s first hybrid bus, Kinglong XMQ6121G Hybrid bus being exported to Singapore. The bus, is also reported to be the first of its kind that will be put into service in the country in Southeast Asia.
Kinglong XMQ6121G Hybrid bus at the ceremony
Singaporean government has long been attaching great importance to energy saving and emission reduction so as to maintain the city-country’s hard-earned reputation as a garden city. In 2008, Singapore mapped out its blueprint on clean energy and made it quite clear that it would strive to become the center of the world in demonstrating application of clean energy products by the middle of 2010s.
Charles Tan, President of Kinglong (Singapore) took interviews from the media
As the third largest financial center in the world, Singapore is also one of the busiest ports and the hottest tourist destinations around the globe. According to some local media reports, it is estimated that the market demand for new energy buses is somewhere around 4,000 units in the country. In a bid to take a share of the alluring market and project a good brand image, a host of bus builders have long been coveting the small country, including Benz, Scania and Yutong.
Guests at the ceremony took a closer look at XMQ6121G Hybrid bus
In order to take advantage of the government’s favorable policy, Kinglong followed closely on Singaporean bus market and offered a bus which was later put on trial operation in the country. Moreover, the company kept contact with the related government agencies and provided detailed information about its hybrid buses. Taking into account of Singapore’s warm and humid weather conditions throughout the year, Kinglong rolled out XMQ6121G Hybrid bus, which is equipped with stainless steel body frame and is particularly erosion-resistant. Other amenities of the new bus include seat belts and special lift for those physically challenged.
The engine compartment of XMQ6121G Hybrid bus