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Have you heard about Equipmake? They’re a pioneering engineering company focusing on electrification, working across industries like automotive, aerospace, buses and more. Recently, they announced an exciting new electric conversion for the Wrightbus Streetdeck double-decker bus.
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Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) |
The Wrightbus Streetdeck, launched in 2014, is has become one of the UK’s favorite double-decker buses. You’ve likely seen them around the likes of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. Now, Equipmake has unveiled the latest version of their Zero Emissions Drivetrain for the Streetdeck, promising a superb mix of range, battery life, performance and cost-effectiveness, all while maintaining passenger capacity.
So, what’s inside this cutting-edge system? Let’s break it down:
Equipmake can convert a diesel Streetdeck to electric in just three weeks! This means minimal downtime and a quick return to service. Plus, it costs under £200,000 – less than half the price of a new electric bus.
Ian Foley, Equipmake’s CEO, shared his enthusiasm, saying,
“The Wrightbus Streetdeck is one of the most popular double deckers on UK fleets and the conversion of these buses will not only have a huge positive impact on local air quality but provide operators with a vehicle with lower running costs and a better experience for passengers and drivers.
“We’ve worked incredibly hard to develop this stand-out electric repower solution for the Streetdeck and the results are sector-leading. Our Zero Emission Drivetrain technology has a crucial role to play in accelerating the transition to a fully electric UK fleet – and we look forward to converting as many of these vehicles as possible in the coming months.”
Equipmake isn’t just focused on buses. They’re also electrifying other vehicles, like fire trucks and airport logistics vehicles, partnering with companies in the US and UK.
Equipmake is leading the way in creating efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly electric solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. Keep an eye on them – they’re doing remarkable things!
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