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- (Oct 17, 2009)
- Not a bus and not a coach, but aircooled VW oldtimers have their uniqueness were ever they are, also @ Kortrijk 2009.
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| | - Guedelon
- (Oct 17, 2009)
- In the heart of France, a team of 50 people is working on a 25 year project of building a middle ages catle, using the building techniques of that era. A demonstration of these techniques was held @ Kortrijk 2009.
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| | - Test drives
- (Oct 17, 2009)
- I test drove 3 buses @ Kortrijk 2009.
First drive is the Swedish Volvo 7700 Hybrid. A parallel i-shift system which stops the diesel engine whenever the bus is stopped. Drive starts with battery power and engages the diesel as the battery power becomes lower. Starting is very smooth although a bit slow, but stoping is harsh. Facia is very neat, an econometer gauge is on th left of the panel and the charge status is shown in the information display.
Second drive is the British Optare Solo EV. A fully electric bus with a drive range of 200 kms before switching to reserve, and charging time of 1.5 to 5 hours depending on the type of charger. acceleration and manouverabilty are excellent, but full stop is a bit of a harsh. No noise at all. Fuel gauge shows charge status and will be replaced in 2010 with an LCD screen combining all needed information and friendly and clear econometer.
Third drive is the Belgian VanHool A300 Hybrid, owned by Connexxion in the Netherlands. A serial system combining super capacitors. A very comfortable bus for driver and passengers, as ride, acceleration and stopping are very smooth. This model has reached maturity in the way it handles. Stability is super with the mid engine. Facia is very neat, and a big current gauge replaces rev counter. Monitoring it while driving can further reduce the need for diesel power. Diesel runs steady in low revs most of the time and is very quiet. This bus is a member of the hybrid bus family of VanHool compromising a smaller model, an articulated and also fuel-cell hybrids. these are sold in Europe and in North America. - 70 photo(s) (15 MB)
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| | - Yutong
- (Oct 16, 2009)
- Yutong of China @ Kortrijk 2009, with their new model for the European market. The bus on display has been tested for months in the demanding conditions of Iceland with great succes.
- 7 photo(s) (1 MB)
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| | - Volvo
- (Oct 16, 2009)
- Volvo of Sweden @Kortrijk 2009, improving its existing models for 2010. the new generation of the low floor 7700 Hybrid. Also, new 13 litre engine replaces the known 12 litre with 5% lower fuel consumption and lower emissions. New versions for the top of the line 9900 coach, the Prestige and a new version for the 9700 coach, the Premium. The 9700 is on sale also in the US with an Americanized version built in Mexico.
- 19 photo(s) (4 MB)
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| | - Traffilog
- (Oct 16, 2009)
- Traffilog of Israel @ Kortrijk 2009. The young Hi Tech firm develops and provides state of the art solutions for fleet management in regarding vehicle location, safe driving, fuel consumption and stolen vehicle recovery. The stand incorporated a drivers' simulator were one could practiced safe and econimical driving, yet responding to unexpected situations.
- 9 photo(s) (2 MB)
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| | - Temsa
- (Oct 16, 2009)
- Temsa of Turkey @ Kortrijk 2009. The leading Turkish bus manufacturer aquired a new hall at the Kortrijk Expo, Hall No. 8. The hall was openeded together with Temsa's new Logo launching. In the hall, refined models, the new Avnue serial hybrid city bus and new web based service and aftermarket system.
- 13 photo(s) (2 MB)
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| | - Solaris
- (Oct 16, 2009)
- Solaris of Poland @ Kortrijk 2009, with world premires of the interUrbino and the Hybrid Urbino, using state of the art tecnologies, and Also with attractions for young families with children and youngsters.
- 38 photo(s) (7 MB)
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