(20 Jul 2015, 8:54 pm)thetravelman wrote Ah, right... I see.... so as this service has proved & established itself since 2011, it is obviously now viable for GNE to invest in and receive New buses.
Where as previously it only received second hand vehicles, whilst GNE assessed its demand and profitability.
If the Streetdeck Demo, is not going to be well liked or even suitable for the job....
Obviously GNE could consider an order for the E400 - which seems to be well liked at the mo.
Are you still able to to purchase new - Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - since they seem to be up to the job and well liked.
I have just looked at WrightBus website and to answer my own question... it is now a Gemini 3 on a Volvo B5TL chassis (Euro 6) - Volvo D5K 4 cylinder, ERG Common rail, 5.1 litre with reduced emissions.
Similar to the Daimler engine within the StreetDeck, so I presume this may not be best for performance or long life either, unless the Volvo engine would be better than Daimler of course.