(23 Sep 2015, 6:41 pm)Michael wrote The ones on the 700 are quiet good, i haven't being on Arriva's electric buses yet but the Angel ones are horrible.
You see, I prefer the Volvo B5LHs compared to the Solo SR Hybrids...
I think the transition between 'Hybrid mode' and 'diesel mode' can be too harsh on the Volvo B5LHs, but they're just like an ordinary diesel-powered bus as soon as they go into 'diesel mode'. I'm by no means no expert on the mechanics of a bus, but I'm pretty sure the Solos stay in 'Hybrid mode'. I'm not too fond on the squeal these seem to have inside.
Neither compare to the biomethane-powered Scania ADL Enviro300s at Sunderland, mind..! They're absolutely fantastic; aside from being quieter than an ordinary diesel bus, there's hardly any notable differences.