Alexander Dennis (ADL) and BYD Europe say Glasgow Airport has switched its long-stay car park shuttle to zero-emission electric mobility with the introduction of three BYD ADL Enviro200EV battery buses.
ADL is a subsidiary of independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group (NFI).
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The investment makes Glasgow Airport the first in the UK to switch its official car park shuttles to all-electric operation. The buses are operated by NCP on behalf of the airport and replace three existing diesel buses.
The emissions-free, pure-electric buses and the charging infrastructure have been supplied by Alexander Dennis and its partner BYD.
Their introduction has been supported by Transport Scotland with a GBP450,000 (US$550,000) Green Bus Fund grant.
The BYD ADL Enviro200EV for Glasgow Airport combines BYD’s electric driveline and battery technology with Alexander Dennis bodies adapted to the requirements of airport operation.
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By GlobalDataAt 10.8m long and fitted with two doors, the buses have three-tier luggage racking in addition to 23 seats. A wheelchair space is provided opposite the rear doors.
Charging infrastructure for the buses has been installed at their operating base in the airport’s long stay car park.
“These vehicles will play an important role in supporting our continued efforts to create a more sustainable business and will contribute significantly to help further reduce carbon emissions locally at Glasgow Airport,” said Glasgow Airport MD, Mark Johnston.
“The environmental benefits and considerable cost reductions associated with the introduction of these electric vehicles was very attractive.
“Moving to a full-electric bus operation cuts the carbon emissions associated with passenger travel to and from our car park from 143 tonnes per year to zero and this significant reduction is further supported by the fact the airport’s electricity is also supplied via renewable energy.”
