Optare Versa
| Optare Versa | |
|---|---|
%252C_Showbus_rally_2009_(cropped).jpg) Arriva Midlands Versa at Showbus Rally in 2009 (before improvements) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2007–2018 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Low floor (outside UK) Low entry (inside UK) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe MAN Mercedes-Benz OM904 |
| Capacity | 36-57 seated |
| Transmission | Allison 2100 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10,400 to 12,100 mm (34 ft 1 in to 39 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2,510 mm (8 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 2,840 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Switch E1 |
The Optare Versa is a single decker bus. It has a low-floor. It was made from 2007 to 2018[1] by Optare.
In 2011, the Versa was improved, it had new front headlights and a new grille and a new front bumper.
In November 2020, Optare changed their name to Switch Mobility and the Versa was replaced with the Optare Metrocity.[2][3][4]
Hybrid electric
In 2010, Optare made a hybrid electric model called the Optare Versa Hybrid.
Transport for Greater Manchester ordered sixty-eight Versa Hybrids in 2010.[5][6]
Electric
In 2012, Optare made a electric model called the Optare Versa EV.
Travel DeCourcey ordered three Versa EVs in 2010, First York ordered twelve in 2014 and 2015.[7][8][9] and Transport for Greater Manchester ordered three in 2014.[10][11]
Gallery
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Plymouth Citybus Optare Versa in 2013. (before improvements)
Transdev Yellow Buses Optare Versa rear in 2009%252C_2_March_2012.jpg)
First Greater Manchester Metroshuttle Versa Hybrid at Manchester Piccadilly station in 2012. (before improvements).jpg)
First Manchester Optare Versa Hybrid in 2013 (after improvements).jpg)
Stagecoach London Optare Versa with double-doors (doors in the middle) in London in 2013. (before improvements)
Stagecoach North West Optare Versa interior.
References
- ↑ "Optare Versa 2007-2018 list". buslistsontheweb.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ↑ Dougall, Emily (1 December 2020). "Optare becomes Switch Mobility as parent company Ashok Leyland unveils global electric vehicle plans". CBW. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "Current Electric Vehicles | Switch Mobility". www.switchmobility.tech. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "Our Vehicles". Optare. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ Freedom of the city with Manchester Metroshuttle Archived 30 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine 2 November 2010
- ↑ Manchester 9 million hybrid school fleet Bus & Coach Professional 26 April 2012
- ↑ Electric Versas for York - First operating six Optare Versa EVs on new Park and Ride Bus & Coach Buyer 20 June 2014
- ↑ More Versa EVs for York P+R Bus & Coach Buyer 26 May 2015
- ↑ More electric Versas for York Archived 15 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine Optare 19 May 2015
- ↑ Free city centre Metroshuttle goes electric Archived 2018-07-15 at the Wayback Machine Optare 31 July 2014
- ↑ Electric Versas for Manchester Bus & Coach Professional 7 August 2014
Other websites
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