· 1962 double-decker bus equipped with Allison transmission for low emission bus certification
Powertrain upgrades are made with the Allison T2100 and FuelSense® 2.0 Max software packages, and the iconic double-decker bus is ready for London's future emissions standards. Tan Packing Tape,Brown Tape,Brown Packing Tape,Color Packing Tape Dongguan Guanhong Packing Industry Co., Ltd. , https://www.tapegh.com
A 1962 series double-decker bus, modified and matched with Allison transmission, has become the oldest vehicle to receive low-emission passenger (LEB) certification, meeting the environmental requirements of the latest diesel hybrid and alternative fuel buses.
The private double-decker bus with the vehicle number RM1005 is updated with the Cummins ISB 4.5-liter Euro 6 diesel engine to improve power. Prior to receiving the LEB test in February, the vehicle's original Allison transmission was replaced by the Allison T2100 fully automatic transmission with the FuelSense® 2.0 Max fuel economy strategy. Allison's latest FuelSense 2.0 fuel-saving technology strategy, with DynActiveTM dynamic shift sensing, compared to its first FuelSense fuel-saving technology strategy, further fuel savings of up to 6%. Allison's agent in the UK, Mitchell Powersystems, is responsible for the upgrade and is currently available for market use.
In April 2019, the current ultra-low emission zone emission standards for crowded toll zones began to take effect. This engine transmission combination allows double-decker buses to continue to operate in London. Double-decker buses with new engines and transmissions can be exempted from the charging measures to be implemented in London in October 2017. According to this policy, vehicles that do not meet the emission standards will be charged an additional £10 per day in addition to the congestion charge. Additional fee.
The last double-decker bus of the iconic double-decker bus was shut down in 2005 and 2006. The unique double-decker bus was chosen as one of the UK's top ten iconic designs, with Concorde, Spitfire, MINI, London. Subway maps and K2 phone booths go hand in hand. As a result, ten double-decker buses have been restored as a tourist symbol in the classic route between Towers of London and Trafalgar Square. Of the 2,876 double-decker buses manufactured between 1954 and 1968, about 1,200 still exist.
The RM1005 was purchased by the British Empire Second Class Sir, the current London Railway Network Chairman and former London Transport Authority Sir Peter Hendy for private use in 2007. Sir Hendy drove the bus on a special route to raise funds for various charities, including the London Transport Museum and the Railroad Children's Project.
Sir Hendy said: "This modification shows that it is a viable economic proposition to update old passenger cars and trucks with advanced engines and gearboxes to meet pollution control requirements and improve air quality. After installing the Allison transmission, the project is proved. Very successful. After the initial engine change, the fuel-saving effect was improved, but considering the weight of the vehicle itself, the effect was not as good as we expected. Later, I realized that the gearbox was replaced with an updated model that matched the engine. It will be even more ideal. Sure enough, not only the fuel efficiency is improved, but also the driving of the car has become a very enjoyable operation. The control is smooth, the shift is easy, and the vehicle can achieve the high speed that has never been seen before. Great advances in modern engine and transmission technology."
In 2015, the Ministry of Transportation implemented the LEB standard as an important measure to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of British bus fleets and improve local air quality. Compared with Euro 5 diesel vehicles, passenger cars must reduce greenhouse gas emissions (methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide) by more than 15%, and must comply with other Euro 6 engine emission standards to obtain LEB certification. Compared with the Euro 5 model, Euro 6's NOx emissions have been reduced by 95%.