Express691 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 15 hours ago, translink said: They’ve installed the overhead charger over the weekend at Marpole loop. Edit: Added a couple of photos. Interesting how it's a different model used at 22nd. I wonder when they will do the testing like they did at 22nd with both models a few weeks back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin607 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Given the different rhythm of battery bus operation (regular charging breaks etc.) I wonder how the scheduling department is planning for the introduction of the BEBs on the route 100. Do they have two different sets of paddles for the different types of bus? Or do they just have one set of working timetable and put the BEBs out on any run and see how they cope? Either way there could be a risk that over the day the service becomes disjointed, for example if battery buses fall behind with their charging requirements. Of course, that is one of the reasons for doing a 2.5 year trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 6 hours ago, martin607 said: Given the different rhythm of battery bus operation (regular charging breaks etc.) I wonder how the scheduling department is planning for the introduction of the BEBs on the route 100. Do they have two different sets of paddles for the different types of bus? Or do they just have one set of working timetable and put the BEBs out on any run and see how they cope? Either way there could be a risk that over the day the service becomes disjointed, for example if battery buses fall behind with their charging requirements. Of course, that is one of the reasons for doing a 2.5 year trial. Well either way, they need to be charged at the stations. So if they're late because of traffic and such you can't turn and burn. I would think they should be able to put them on any regular block because there should be at least 4-7 minute recovery time at both ends at allow the operator to use the washroom, grab a bit and such. Sundays will be interesting because almost everything is tight and turn and burn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 From what I've heard, they will have 15 minute layovers at each end, 10 minutes for charging and 4 minutes for the computer on the bus to do it's thing (don't know the details at what it'll be doing) and 1 minute buffer I guess. I would assume they will have four blocks specifically for the BEB's and of course signable for any op wishing to do the work. Not sure if they will be all day or just trippers to begin with. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Brando737 said: From what I've heard, they will have 15 minute layovers at each end, 10 minutes for charging and 4 minutes for the computer on the bus to do it's thing (don't know the details at what it'll be doing) and 1 minute buffer I guess. I would assume they will have four blocks specifically for the BEB's and of course signable for any op wishing to do the work. Not sure if they will be all day or just trippers to begin with. Regardless, I think they're going to add an extra run without changing the frequency, so as to increase layover time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Is vancouver getting more XE40? Cause I’ve seen some on flatbed trailer in Winnipeg at new Flyer with the blue on top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8010 Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 minute ago, bus is coming 1965 said: Is vancouver getting more XE40? Cause I’ve seen some on flatbed trailer in Winnipeg at new Flyer with the blue on top There's an order of 6 additional battery-electric buses, although no information on the manufacturer was ever mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Shuttle Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: Is vancouver getting more XE40? Cause I’ve seen some on flatbed trailer in Winnipeg at new Flyer with the blue on top How many? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I see about 2-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops1719 Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: I see about 2-3 No pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 No. I was on my friends bus going by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbc2008 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 100 Marpole loop completed and ready 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I was wondering why there was such a difference between the chargers at both ends of route 100. They in fact come from different manufacturers entirely: Marpole Loop used Siemens equipment while 22nd Street Station uses equipment from ABB. So this Electric Bus trial is going to be one giant and super-interesting interoperability and integration test, after all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8010 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Have the Novas been wrapped yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, 8010 said: Have the Novas been wrapped yet? Doesn't look like it. Saw 19302 on July 4th while I was at Prevost dropping a bus off. It was inside on the hoist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8010 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, translink fan said: Doesn't look like it. Saw 19302 on July 4th while I was at Prevost dropping a bus off. It was inside on the hoist. I hope this isn't a repeat of the inspection issues the 2018 Nova hybrids had back in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2044 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Are these Novas painted blue or is it also vinyl? I know the vast majority of Nova's buses are vinyl, but I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, 8010 said: I hope this isn't a repeat of the inspection issues the 2018 Nova hybrids had back in August. Chatted with the branch manager and mentioned a couple weeks back they had some AC work done on them. But other than that, they should be ready for service. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Translink69 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, 2044 said: Are these Novas painted blue or is it also vinyl? I know the vast majority of Nova's buses are vinyl, but I'm curious. I believe they are painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I'm frankly starting to get impatient (sorry) at how long it is taking for this trial to get started. Does anyone know the inside scoop on the latest happenings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 11:36 AM, Millennium2002 said: I'm frankly starting to get impatient (sorry) at how long it is taking for this trial to get started. Does anyone know the inside scoop on the latest happenings? Dropped another bus to Prevost today and saw an Electric Nova one bay over from my last picture posted previously. Will ask if I pick up a bus from Prevost tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 19302 outside the shops yesterday at Prevost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 H19304 is sitting in Marpole Loop right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neopasturquoise Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 That is... quiet. I wonder if they will be compelled to install a noise-maker at the front like what was recently agreed to in the EU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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