About NewPower
NewPower is a new repower option, part of Wrightbus, the first bus OEM to scale up repowering its own buses. Engineering, homologation, testing, warranty and service support network make this option an affordable, reliable option to accelerate decarbonisation of your bus fleet.
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Priced at half the
price of a new battery electric bus.
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Option to refurbish the
bus: repaint, new upholstery, interior refurbishment.
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Diesel powertrain can be refurbished and returned
to depot as back up spare sparts for your remaining diesel fleet.
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10 year extended life of a midlife existing bus asset, saving carbon needed to build a new bus.
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Bus fully checked
and repaired to be 100%
for MOT
Why Repower?
Opportunity to accelerate mass zero-emission bus adoption
Repower an opportunity for bus operators to accelerate the transition of their fleets to zero emission and deliver on decarbonisation targets.
Represents the most responsible and sustainable way to decarbonise your fleet
Whole vehicle, bodywork and vehicle equipment is upcycled and repurposed, delivering significant imbedded carbon savings. And a 10 year life span.
Highly cost-effective
Half the price of a new EV, bus operators can make significant financial savings by repowering a vehicle and taking advantage of a lower TCO.
OEM backed support
Wrightbus homologate, MOT and cover the vehicle with OEM warranty – unique in the market, Wrightbus first major bus OEM to offer this solution.
Other
Zenobe and others offering vehicle financing Repowered bus reduces 70t of carbon per bus per annum Turn around in 3 weeks
STREETDECK ULTROLINER
New Routemaster
StreetDeck
New Routemaster
StreetDeck NewPower
AXLES
Existing axles retained : GVW 18,000 kg
CHARGING
Up to 150kW DC charge rate CCS2.0
ELECTRIC DRIVELINE
Voith Electric Drive System (VEDS)
HVAC
Grayson Thermal Heat
Pump integrated with existing HVAC unit
Electrical architecture
All engine-driven auxiliaries electrifiedHigh-voltage EV electrical system integrated with existing
24V electrical
architecture
BATTERY SYSTEM
Forsee Power Zen 77+
77kWh modular battery packs
308kWh (4 pack) or 385kWh (5 pack)
Max. useable capacity
80% NMC battery chemistry
| Existing Diesel | Repower | Repower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack Size | 308KWh | 385KWh | |
| U/D Max. Seated | 45 | 40(-rear 5 UD) | 40(-rear 5 UD) |
| L/D Max. Seated | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Max. Standing | 22 | 21(-1) | 16(-7) |
| Total Pax. | 95 | 89(-6) | 83(-12) |
| Expected Range @50% Pax. | -143 miles | -178 miles | |
NewPower Solutions
Zen+77 x 4 String (308kWh)
Battery packs fitted to the rear of vehicle and contained within the current engine compartment.
Cradle to house all battery packs with ability to slide complete system in and out of the vehicle.
Additional battery pack located in main saloon floor over the NS front wheelarch.
Additional fibreglass cover to integrate with the existing wheel box.
The option to have your bus refurbished whilst it is with us:
Diesel powertrain: rebuild engine to keep as back up for your diesel fleet
Diesel powertrain: rebuild engine to keep as back up for your diesel fleet
Graham Hamlyn
Program Director
Kirk Trewin
Operations & Mobilisation Director
Contact
(trading as Bamford Bus Company) Unit 4, Axis J9, Empire Road, Bicester, OX26 2FL, UK
Get in touch
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