MCV Evora explained

MCV Evora
Manufacturer:MCV
Production:2018–present
Predecessor:MCV Evolution
Capacity:Up to 49 seated
Operator:Uno
J. J. Kavanagh & Sons
Length:C113 -
C123 -
C133 -
Floortype:Low floor
Low entry
Doors:1 or 2 doors
Chassis:Volvo B8RLE
Volvo B5LH
Engine:Volvo D8K Euro VI
Volvo D5K
Transmission:ZF EcoLife 6AP200C 6-speed automatic[1]
Volvo I-Shift 12-speed

The MCV Evora (stylised as eVoRa; internal designation: MCV C113/C123/C133) is a single-decker bus bodywork produced by Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV) since 2018, as the successor to the MCV Evolution. The Evora is currently available on Volvo B8RLE and Volvo B5LH chassis.[2]

In terms of styling, the Evora shares many features with the MCV EvoSeti double-decker bus, particularly the styling of the front and rear panels. The 12.2-metre model on Volvo B8RLE chassis has a capacity for up to 46 seats and 95 passengers including standing passengers. The Evora is also available on the shorter, 10.8-metre B8RLE chassis.[2]

Operators

Uno were the first customer for the Evora, ordering six for their Hertfordshire routes, including the 610, in early 2018.[3] Uno later took delivery of two more Evoras in August 2021.[4] JJ Kavanagh and Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018,[5] which was followed by the delivery of two Evoras to Slieve Bloom Coach Tours' Townlink Express operation in late 2019.[6]

The MCV Evora is popular with independently-run bus companies. Significant operators include Sanders Coaches in Norfolk, who took delivery of 10 Evoras, six of these examples, between 2021 and 2023,[7] [8] [9] while in Lanarkshire, 20 Evoras were delivered to Whitelaws of Stonehouse throughout 2021 and 2022,[10] [11] [12] and nine Evoras were delivered to JMB Travel of Wishaw in May 2022.[13] Other independent operators who have taken delivery of Evoras include York Pullman,[14] Pulhams Coaches,[15] Bland's of Rutland,[16] Celtic Travel,[17] [18] Reliance Motor Services and Safeguard Coaches.[19] [20] Lothian Buses are also a large operator of Evoras, introducing a fleet of 30 examples into service in January 2021, intended for service on route 30.[21]

The Stagecoach Group is another large operator of Evoras. Stagecoach South Wales were the first Stagecoach subsidiary to purchase Evoras, taking eight for the TrawsCymru network in 2019,[22] [23] while Stagecoach East have bought six for services on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.[24] Stagecoach Highlands first received 25 Evoras for service contracts on the Orkney Islands in October 2021, with five of these being short 10.8 m examples,[25] [26] with 11 Evoras delivered for use on the Isle of Skye in November 2022,[27] followed by an additional 20 delivered for use on the mainland during October 2023.[28] Elsewhere in the Scottish Highlands, The Highland Council took delivery of six Evoras in December 2022, which are to be used on council-operated public and school bus services in the region from January 2023.[29]

Arriva UK Bus ordered their first Evoras in 2021, with Arriva Midlands taking on 14 10.8 m examples on Volvo B8RLE chassis in November for the Luton to Dunstable Busway.[30] Nine Evoras were delivered to Arriva Merseyside in January 2023, followed by 12 more Evoras for Arriva Buses Wales in February 2023 for services in Bangor.[31] [32]

MCV Evoras have also been delivered for use on car park shuttle bus services at airports across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ten Evoras were delivered to Airport Parking and Hotels in 2023, with six examples delivered for use at Gatwick Airport and four examples delivered for use at Manchester Airport.[33] Seventeen Evoras were also delivered to Irish FirstGroup subsidiary Aircoach during 2023 for shuttle service use at Dublin Airport.[34]

In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority purchased 50 MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B5LH buses for . These buses were marketed as Volvo 7900 Hybrid buses and were rolled out into service in the second half of 2018.[35] [36]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Izatt . Andy . A deity evolves . . 1331 . 36-41 . Peterborough . 27 February 2018 . 6 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled . routeone . 26 February 2018 . 8 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Procel . Amy . Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 27 February 2018 . 8 June 2018.
  4. News: Uno continues fleet investment with two more Volvo MCVs . routeone . 26 August 2021 . 31 May 2022.
  5. Web site: J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa . . Stamford . Key Publishing . 8 March 2018 . 8 June 2018.
  6. A Bloom-ing marvellous service . Irish Trucker . 20 . 1 . Kells . Lynn Group Media . 20 May 2020 . 11 June 2023.
  7. News: Sanders Coaches takes four short Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras . routeone . 24 August 2021 . 4 September 2021.
  8. News: Two more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for Sanders Coaches . routeone . 30 April 2022 . 31 May 2022.
  9. News: Sanders takes Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora fleet to 10 . routeone . 12 January 2023 . 12 January 2023.
  10. Heels . Paul . 19 May 2022 . 807 . 35 . A year of mixed fortunes. Buses . Stamford . Key Publishing . 31 May 2022.
  11. News: Whitelaws begins major purchase of Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora. routeone . 19 October 2021 . 31 May 2022.
  12. News: Whitelaws finishes bus fleet overhaul with Volvo MCVs . routeone . 18 October 2022 . 18 October 2022.
  13. News: Nine new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras join JMB Travel . routeone . 31 May 2022 . 31 May 2022.
  14. . York Pullman . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 4 April 2023.
  15. News: Two Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivered to Pulham's . routeone . 3 April 2023 . 4 April 2023.
  16. News: Bland's takes second Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivery . routeone . 29 March 2023 . 4 April 2023.
  17. News: Celtic Travel's three MCV Evora-bodied B8RLEs . routeone . 29 October 2018 . 4 April 2023.
  18. News: Celtic Travel updates fleet with Asset Alliance Group . routeone . 18 November 2022 . 4 April 2023.
  19. News: Reliance Motor Services takes Volvo MCV Evora pair . routeone . 8 September 2022 . 4 April 2023.
  20. Lidstone . John G. . etal . 15 November 2022 . In Fleet News this month . Buses . 813 . 94 . Stamford . Key Publishing . New are 10.8m Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora B38F BV72 KOD and LF72 DUV, the first of their type in a fleet that previously standardised on Optare diesels.. 4 April 2023.
  21. . 12 January 2021 . Lothian Buses to launch new Volvo MCV fleet . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 3 September 2021.
  22. Izatt . Andy . 25 June 2019 . MCV reaches 1000 . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 16 March 2024 . subscription.
  23. News: Robertson . Gina . First day for new buses on TrawsCymru routes . 16 March 2024 . Brecon & Radnor Express . 4 July 2019 . Brecon.
  24. . 14 January 2020 . Fresh off the Line – Volvo B8RLE . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 4 September 2021.
  25. MacDonald . Sandy . 9 June 2021 . Stagecoach orders new fleet for new Orkney contracts . Buses . Stamford . Key Publishing . 4 September 2021.
  26. News: . New buses to hit the road on Monday . . 22 October 2021 . 8 November 2021.
  27. News: Stagecoach Highlands takes 11 Volvo MCVs for Skye . routeone . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022.
  28. News: Stagecoach Highlands adds 20 more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora . routeone . 12 February 2024 . 12 February 2024.
  29. . 20 December 2022 . Highland Council in-house bus services to launch in January . Coach & Bus Week . Peterborough . 27 December 2022.
  30. News: New Volvos for Luton busway as BSIP calls for zero-emission . routeone . 30 November 2021 . 30 November 2021.
  31. News: Kendrick . Suzanne . New fleet of 12 Arriva Wales buses launched in Bangor . North Wales Chronicle . 3 February 2023 . 7 February 2023.
  32. Lidstone . John G. . etal . 15 February 2023 . In Fleet News this month . Buses . 816 . 73 . Stamford . Key Publishing . New Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora for Bootle depot are 3193-201, [...] the first of which entered service on January 22.. 1 April 2023.
  33. Web site: APH airport shuttle fleet adds 10 Volvo B8RLE MCV . routeone . 22 June 2023 . 22 June 2023.
  34. Web site: Peat. Chris . Aircoach operating 17-strong Volvo eVoRa fleet at Dublin Airport . Bus & Coach Buyer . 12 January 2024 . 12 January 2024.
  35. News: LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018. Channel NewsAsia. 18 October 2017.
  36. News: Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore. Volvo Buses. 18 October 2017.

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