MCV Evora
| MCV Evora | |
|---|---|
 Harrogate Bus Company MCV Evora demonstrator | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MCV |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low floor Low entry |
| Chassis | Volvo B8RLE |
| Powertrain | |
| Capacity | Up to 46 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.8m to 12.2m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | MCV Evolution 2 (long-wheelbase) |
The MCV Evora (stylised as eVoRa) is a single-decker bus bodywork manufactured by Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles since 2018, as the successor to the MCV Evolution 2 on heavyweight long-wheelbase bus chassis.[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]
Uno is the first customer for the Evora, ordering six for their Hertfordshire routes, including the 610, in early 2018.[3] J. J. Kavanagh & Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018.[4]
In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority is due to bring in 50 B5LH buses for S$30 million with MCV Evora bodywork. These buses were marketed by Volvo as 7900 Hybrid buses and are expected to be rolled out gradually for service by the second half of 2018.[5][6]
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
- ^ Peter Jackson. "MCV launches new Volvo B8RLE single-decker - Coach & Bus Week". Cbwmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- ^ a b "Vehicles | Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled". Route-One. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- ^ Amy Procel. "Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire - Coach & Bus Week". Cbwmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- ^ "J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa | Buses Magazine". Busesmag.com. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- ^ "LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ^ "Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore | Volvo Buses". Retrieved 2017-10-18.
External links
Media related to MCV Evora at Wikimedia Commons
