RCS - Equipmake Holdings - First York Project Update
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RNS Number : 3998J Equipmake Holdings PLC 05 April 2024
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5 April 2024
Equipmake Holdings plc
("Equipmake" or the "Company")
First York puts 12-strong upgraded electric
bus fleet into service each featuring an Equipmake powertrain
Highlights:
· Following a successful passenger-carrying trial, First York's
fleet of 12 converted, fully electric Optare Versa buses is now in service.
· Each vehicle has been upgraded with Equipmake's Zero Emission
Drivetrain (ZED) giving a daily range of 150 miles.
Equipmake, the UK-based engineering specialist pioneering the development and
production of electrification products across the automotive, aerospace, bus,
coach, and marine industries is working in partnership with First York and has
delivered a fleet of 12 upgraded electric buses with all vehicles now in full
operation in the city.
The Optare Versa singe-deck models have been converted by Equipmake,
incorporating the company's Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED) technology, which
in this specification, features a 274kWh capacity battery, providing a range
of 150 miles in all UK weather conditions.
The delivery follows on from a successful trial of an initial converted
prototype vehicle, which allowed engineering teams at First York and Equipmake
to evaluate its performance and make any final adjustments. The completed 12
buses are now in full, reliable service across the city playing a key role in
improving York's urban air quality.
Simon Carlisle, Engineering Director of First Bus in North & West
Yorkshire, said: "Following a successful initial trial, it's great to see this
new fleet of 12 upgraded, all-electric buses operational across York.
Equipmake's repower technology is an important step in our transition to
achieving a fully electric fleet in York, continuing to help improve air
quality in the city and supporting the goal of First Bus nationally to have a
zero-emission fleet by 2035."
Ian Foley, CEO, Equipmake, said: "We are delighted this 12-strong fleet of
repowered Optare Versas is now operating in the city for First York, with all
featuring our electric drivetrain. This is fantastic news for passengers and
the people of York, making a significant contribution to local air quality.
For operators, we believe that repowering existing buses offers an excellent
opportunity to progress zero-emission targets, while potentially making cost
savings in parallel."
Equipmake repowers are tailored to specific requirements provided by the
operator, with service routes simulated to ensure the optimum battery power
level is selected to secure driving ranges of 150 to 250 miles. This range is
more than sufficient for a complete duty cycle, allowing buses to be recharged
faster, overnight and operate for longer during the day.
The ZED, which is completely modular and scalable and can be applied to single
as well as double-decker buses, features Equipmake's in-house developed
electric motor, inverter, and power electronics, combined with the latest in
lithium-ion batteries. In addition, one of its most important features is
Equipmake's patented ultra-efficient thermal management system, which
maintains all three of the ZED's key components - the battery pack, motor and
inverter - at an optimum operating temperature, maximising vehicle range.
Featuring an advanced water-glycol cooling circuit, the system has the added
benefit of providing interior heating during cold conditions with captured
thermal energy. When the battery is depleted at the end of a complete duty
cycle, it can be recharged at the depot overnight via a CSS DC charging point.
**ENDS**
For further information, please contact:
Equipmake Via St Brides Partners
Ian Foley, Founder and CEO
Steven McGillivray, CFO
St Brides Partners (Financial PR Adviser) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177
equipmake@stbridespartners.co.uk (mailto:equipmake@stbridespartners.co.uk)
Susie Geliher / Paul Dulieu
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