Alexander Dennis Enviro300

The Alexander Dennis Enviro300 (previously known as TransBus Enviro300) is a single decker low-floor bus. It was built in two generations from 2001 to 2015. It was built by TransBus International until 2004. It was then built by Alexander Dennis.

Alexander Dennis Enviro300
Buses of Somerset second generation Alexander Dennis Enviro300 in Minehead in May 2018
Overview
ManufacturerAlexander Dennis
Production2001–2008 (1st generation)
2007–2015 (2nd generation)
AssemblyFalkirk, Scotland
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor typeLow floor
ChassisAlexander Dennis Enviro300
MAN 18.240
Volvo B7RLE
Scania K230UB
RelatedEnviro200, Enviro400, Enviro500
Powertrain
EngineCummins ISBe (Enviro 300/MAN 18.240 retrofits)
MAN D0836 (MAN 18.240)
Volvo D7E (Volvo B7RLE)
Scania DC9/OC9 (Scania K230UB)
Capacity43 to 80 seated
Power output185–250 hp (136–184 kW)
TransmissionZF Ecomat/EcoLife
Voith DIWA
Allison
Dimensions
Length11.8–12.8 m (38 ft 9 in – 42 ft 0 in)
Width2.54 m (8 ft 4 in)
Curb weight14.4–18 t (14.2–17.7 long tons; 15.9–19.8 short tons)
Chronology
PredecessorAlexander ALX300
SuccessorAlexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC

First generation (2001–2008)

The first generation TransBus Enviro300 was launched in 2001. In 2004 Transbus was sold to Alexander Dennis. The bus was renamed the Alexander Dennis Enviro300. In 2006 the Enviro300 chassis became available with the East Lancs Esteem bodywork.

Second generation (2007–2015)

The second generation Enviro300 was launched in 2007. With it various chassis could be added on, like the MAN 18.240, Volvo B7RLE and Scania K230UB.

In April 2013 a gas-powered version called the Enviro300SG was launched. It was available on the Scania K230UB chassis.[1] These buses were jointly built by Alexander Dennis and Scania.[2][3]

  • First generation 'Enviro300
    First generation 'Enviro300
  • Second generation Enviro300 body on a 18.240 chassis
    Second generation Enviro300 body on a 18.240 chassis
  • Second generation Enviro300 body on a Scania K270UB chassis
    Second generation Enviro300 body on a Scania K270UB chassis

References
  1. "The UK's first Scania-ADL gas-powered buses delivered to Reading Buses". Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  2. "Scania-ADL gas-powered demonstrator nears completion". Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  3. "Scania-ADL gas-powered demonstrator takes to the road". Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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