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Optare launches ‘first proper electric bus’

03 April 2009

 

Bus manufacturer Optare last week launched the Solo EV, what it claims is Britain’s first practical electric bus, at a demonstration event at the Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire.

The vehicle, which will carry a £70,000 price premium over the standard £100,000 price tag for diesel-powered Solo. The vehicle, which will have an operational range of around 70 miles, is being aimed at airport, local authority and community transport operators as well as mainstream bus...

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