(10 Sep 2014, 4:28 pm)Michael wrote Why, they already euro 5 engines, these could of being used else where although, the current engines from the FAB 56/Cobalt Clipper will be moved down to other double/single deckers.
Work to fit the equipment will start in March 2015.
Also
Hard-pressed Tyne Valley rail passengers from Hexham and Corbridge are being urged to beat this week’s rail fares increases by switching to our Tynedalexpress service.
http://www.simplygo.com/news/buses-beat-...ley-trains
Not sure if it's a Similar System to what will be added to the FAB56/Cobalt B9's, But Transdev York have had one of there CitySightSeeing Dennis Tridents Retrofitted with a Battery Powered Electric Driveline, which replaces it's Cummins Engine and Voith Gearbox.
http://www.route-one.net/technology/trid...ic-magtec/
Might be worth Go North East having a look at, particularly for the B7TL Geminis in the Fleet, Even if added to Older Vehicles like the Tridents, it could potentially boost the Vehicles Value when Sold to another Operator etc.