Optare Rapta

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Optare Rapta
Years of manufacture not built
Length
Width

The Optare Rapta is a low floor double deck bus available in a diesel or diesel-electric hybrid powered version. It was introduced by Optare at the 2008 Euro Bus Expo where a full mock-up was presented.

In September 2009, Optare announced that they will not continue with the Rapta.[1]

Specifications

Engine

  • MAN Euro V with EGR

Transmission

Hybrid System

  • Enova

Energy Storage

  • Lithium ion batteries

References

  1. Optare aims for lean and green, busandcoach.com, retrieved on 2009-09-23