RE: 2014 GNE Bus Order Predictions
(08 Jun 2014, 10:04 am)DaveyBowyer wrote I know that there's nothing to light yet but I certainly don't think the Chinese will compromise on power for the sake of economy. They'll want big heavy and powerful double deckers built. Volvo even built a B10TL for the Chinese market when the B7TL was launched over here.
Yes, but look at the pollution levels in Beijing compared to somewhere like Newcastle or Middlesbrough. The fact of the matter is, with the new EU 'Euro 6' regulations, whatever new buses GNE buy for the TTX, they'll be 'green' whether you like it or not.
Also, while tri-axle vehicles would help with capacity, they'll be horrendous on fuel. Glasgow's Enviro 500s, for example, just drink diesel and it won't be good for a route that covers so many miles.