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MCV Evora
An Evora on a B8RLE classis, owned by JJ Kavanagh and Sons
Overview
ManufacturerMCV
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2 doors
Floor typeLow floor
Low entry
ChassisVolvo B8RLE
Volvo B5LH
Powertrain
CapacityUp to 49 seated
Dimensions
Length10.8m to 12.9m
Chronology
PredecessorMCV Evolution

The MCV Evora (stylised as eVoRa; internal designation: MCV C123) is a single-decker bus bodywork produced by Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV) since 2018, as the successor to the MCV Evolution.[1] 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] J.J. Kavanagh & Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018.[5]

The MCV Evora is popular with independently-run bus companies. Four Evoras, the first 10.8m length examples built by MCV, were delivered to Sanders Coaches in August 2021, followed by a repeat order for two more.[6][7] In Lanarkshire, nine Evoras were delivered to JMB Travel of Wishaw in May 2022,[8] while 20 Evoras were delivered to Whitelaws of Stonehouse throughout 2021 and 2022.[9][10][11]

Lothian Buses are currently the largest operator of Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras, introducing a fleet of 30 12.9m MCV Evoras on Volvo B8RLE chassis into service in January 2021, intended for service on route 30.[12][9]

The Stagecoach Group has been a recent customer of the Evora. Stagecoach South Wales were the first subdivision to purchase Evoras, taking eight for the TrawsCymru network in 2019, while Stagecoach East have bought six for services on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.[13] Stagecoach in the Highlands first received 25 Evoras for service contracts on the Orkney Islands in October 2021, with five of these being short 10.8m examples,[14][15] and later took delivery of eleven Evoras, two of these being 10.8m examples, for use on the Isle of Skye in November 2022.[16]

Arriva UK Bus ordered their first Evoras in 2021, with Arriva Midlands taking on 14 10.8m examples on Volvo B8RLE chassis in November for the Luton to Dunstable Busway.[17]

In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority purchased 50 Volvo B5LH buses for S$30 million (US$21.72 million) with MCV Evora bodywork. These buses were marketed as Volvo 7900 Hybrid buses and were rolled out into service in the second half of 2018.[18][19]

See also

  • Wright Eclipse 3, the Evora's main competitor for bodywork on Volvo B8RLE chassis
  • MCV Evolution 2, the Evora's predecessor, which remains in production on shorter, more lightweight bus chassis
  • MCV EvoSeti, the double-decker version of the Evora

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Peter (26 February 2018). "MCV launches new Volvo B8RLE single-decker". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled". RouteOne. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ Procel, Amy (27 February 2018). "Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Uno continues fleet investment with two more Volvo MCVs". RouteOne. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  5. ^ "J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Sanders Coaches takes four short Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras". RouteOne. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Two more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for Sanders Coaches". RouteOne. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Nine new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras join JMB Travel". RouteOne. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  9. ^ a b Heels, Paul (19 May 2022). "A year of mixed fortunes". Buses. No. 807. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 35. Retrieved 31 May 2022.(subscription required)
  10. ^ "Whitelaws begins major purchase of Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora". RouteOne. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Whitelaws finishes bus fleet overhaul with Volvo MCVs". routeone. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Lothian Buses to launch new Volvo MCV fleet". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Fresh off the Line – Volvo B8RLE". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  14. ^ MacDonald, Sandy (9 June 2021). "Stagecoach orders new fleet for new Orkney contracts". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  15. ^ "New buses to hit the road on Monday". The Orcadian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Stagecoach Highlands takes 11 Volvo MCVs for Skye". routeone. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  17. ^ "New Volvos for Luton busway as BSIP calls for zero-emission". RouteOne. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  18. ^ "LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  19. ^ "Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore". Volvo Buses. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  • Media related to MCV Evora at Wikimedia Commons
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