The exciting launch of the electric bus fleet for sky has been long awaited following years of research and trials.
Target Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030 the work continues and Cobra take delivery of the ADL Electric buses following the installation of the charging points installed by Boyd Brothers. The work ahead to Operate these services and manage the brand-new fleet of electric buses needs a fresh approach to the training when using the new busses. Driver style, Charger use, Battery range and monitoring are just some of the elements that the team have been working with. The evolution shown in the program of works we had created has been challenging and exciting for Cobra and the team, making the most of the industry knowledge available it was plain to understand that this is more than just another bus service, it is a positive statement, a leap of faith in new technology as passenger service business and it was also a way forward to ensuring we can all enjoy cleaner air in the future as more products are delivered to the market.
The ADL Enviro 200 Electric buses (Alexander-Dennis.com) on charge in Osterley, using the Swarco (swarco.com) 43Kwh AC Chargers installed by Boyd Brothers (www.boydbrothers.co.uk) have all play a key part in making the electric bus service possible. Delivering the new technology that will all be monitored for elements such as range within its operated typography and of course the reliability but ultimately the sustainability. Cobra are proud and excited to have been able to deliver this service during a time that has seen the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and even a hurricane that still did not stop the process leading up to see Cobra operate this all electric bus service for Sky.