Go North East have a fully electric Optare decker on demo for the 21.

Martijn has also mentioned, others will be coming to test for future orders.

https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...0765259606


https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...9496187911

(09 Jun 2021, 4:43 pm)Michael wrote Go North East have a fully electric Optare decker on demo for the 21.

Martijn has also mentioned, others will be coming to test for future orders.

https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...0765259606


https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...9496187911

I'd like to see some if those ordered in the NE, wonder if they'll trial a Streetdeck HCEV too as they'll be amazing for the NE especially as GNE have a large fleet of Streetdecks already.

It looks nice. Always wanted to ride one of these buses

(09 Jun 2021, 5:03 pm)GNE6312 wrote I'd like to see some if those ordered in the NE, wonder if they'll trial a Streetdeck HCEV too as they'll be amazing for the NE especially as GNE have a large fleet of Streetdecks already.

The main issue with Hydrogen is the infrastructure required, even more so than going BEV.
I'm guessing if they go Hydrogen they'd have to build their own generation plant as I don't believe there is anywhere local to supply it, although I could be mistaken on that.

I do think that for a lot of GNE's routes Hydrogen would probably be the better of the electric options due to it's higher energy density enabling a longer range, although that could all change depending on how much change we see in battery technology.

MG has said it’ll enter service next week


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(09 Jun 2021, 5:24 pm)streetdeckfan wrote The main issue with Hydrogen is the infrastructure required, even more so than going BEV.
I'm guessing if they go Hydrogen they'd have to build their own generation plant as I don't believe there is anywhere local to supply it, although I could be mistaken on that.

I do think that for a lot of GNE's routes Hydrogen would probably be the better of the electric options due to it's higher energy density enabling a longer range, although that could all change depending on how much change we see in battery technology.

I don't think it's as simple as dropping infrastructure in, as I thought it had to run through a pipeline or something. Admittedly I don't know a lot about it though! 

There was talk of BP building a facility on Teesside: https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/produ...ergy-model

(09 Jun 2021, 6:35 pm)Adrian wrote I don't think it's as simple as dropping infrastructure in, as I thought it had to run through a pipeline or something. Admittedly I don't know a lot about it though! 

There was talk of BP building a facility on Teesside: https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/produ...ergy-model

That was my point, at least with the infrastructure for a BEV the infrastructure is relatively simple, it is essentially just a big phone charger after all!

(09 Jun 2021, 4:43 pm)Michael wrote Go North East have a fully electric Optare decker on demo for the 21.

Martijn has also mentioned, others will be coming to test for future orders.

https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...0765259606


https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...9496187911

An electric turd is still a turd 

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(09 Jun 2021, 5:24 pm)streetdeckfan wrote The main issue with Hydrogen is the infrastructure required, even more so than going BEV.
I'm guessing if they go Hydrogen they'd have to build their own generation plant as I don't believe there is anywhere local to supply it, although I could be mistaken on that.

I do think that for a lot of GNE's routes Hydrogen would probably be the better of the electric options due to it's higher energy density enabling a longer range, although that could all change depending on how much change we see in battery technology.

I agree, much better suited to long routes like Xlines or angel etc. Electric for shorter local routes. They just need battery technology to advance a bit more. However the metals required are so rare to produce these batteries, hydrogen is the only current long sustainable power source

(09 Jun 2021, 7:27 pm)JP6004 wrote An electric turd is still a turd 

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I agree, much better suited to long routes like Xlines or angel etc. Electric for shorter local routes. They just need battery technology to advance a bit more. However the metals required are so rare to produce these batteries, hydrogen is the only current long sustainable power source

The Metrodecker EV is such a nice vehicle. Performance is faultless and it’s really impressive to see Optare finally making good moves.

Does it have a fleet number and was it in service today?

(14 Jun 2021, 7:01 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote Does it have a fleet number and was it in service today?

More likely have a 90**

I know I've already said this elsewhere but I've always felt that Hydrogen offers the longer term solution so it would be nice to see something like that trialled.

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(15 Jun 2021, 9:03 am)6049 wrote I know I've already said this elsewhere but I've always felt that Hydrogen offers the longer term solution so it would be nice to see something like that trialled.

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Agreed, the ore used to produce batteries is too rare. I'm sure GNE will trial one at some point

Is the electric decker in service yet ? There is a spare ticket machine showing on service 25 today and not sure if that is it.

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(15 Jun 2021, 2:47 pm)atlantean560 wrote Is the electric decker in service yet ? There is a spare ticket machine showing on service 25 today and not sure if that is it.

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Just checked and the spare machine on the 25 is just a Versa unfortunately... I had to check as I want to see the electric decker

Damn, well that's one I need to see and try along with 6101 now [emoji16]

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Rumour has it that they are looking for an extension lead long enough for it.

Hmmm [emoji848][emoji848] so why not place it at riverside. Lol unless it's got to CLS no power and no charging so Is stuck there.

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(15 Jun 2021, 7:42 pm)atlantean560 wrote Damn, well that's one I need to see and try along with 6101 now [emoji16]

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Oh same here, as well as 6064!

(15 Jun 2021, 2:47 pm)atlantean560 wrote Is the electric decker in service yet ? There is a spare ticket machine showing on service 25 today and not sure if that is it.

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The electric decker is now in service on the 21 route.


Go North East YJ19 HVC. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

(21 Jun 2021, 2:16 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote The electric decker is now in service on the 21 route.


Go North East YJ19 HVC. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Any idea’s how long it will be used in service for ?


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(21 Jun 2021, 2:16 pm)I’m GuyParkRoyal wrote The electric decker is now in service on the 21 route.


Go North East YJ19 HVC. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Red, double doored, electric and destination blinds too. Very nice!

Looks nice. Didn't noticed it had windup blinds. Quite surprising at that

Anyone know the fleetnumber?


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(21 Jun 2021, 3:19 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Anyone know the fleetnumber?


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I think its 9051 mate

(21 Jun 2021, 2:31 pm)Micheal Aaron wrote Looks nice. Didn't noticed it had windup blinds. Quite surprising at that

It has powerblinds as per London spec. They’re electric just not LED. This was a former Metroline bus but was returned to Optare due to a PVR decrease on the 134.

I didn’t know it was in service yesterday but got a nice surprise when it turned up in Gateshead - I was actually trying to get photos of the new route 58 branding.

Apologies if I've missed it but what's its interior spec (I would guess being an ex TFL use it has wifi and potentially chargers) but no tables etc

(22 Jun 2021, 11:08 am)Ambassador wrote Apologies if I've missed it but what's its interior spec (I would guess being an ex TFL use it has wifi and potentially chargers) but no tables etc

Tfl spec does not include WiFi.

(22 Jun 2021, 12:01 pm)Big O wrote Tfl spec does not include WiFi.

I'm surprised at that - I guess it's due to the plethora of readily available free public wi-fi across the area