THE CHALLENGE:
Big Bus Tours operates in 23 cities worldwide and needed to decarbonize its sightseeing fleet without impacting the customer experience. This required maintaining long daily routes in open-top double-decker buses while switching to electric drivetrains.
THE SOLUTION:
Equipmake delivered zero-emission electric drive systems for 10 Ankai open-top buses, including a 327kWh battery pack capable of more than 120 miles per charge. The system maintained full functionality and aesthetics while improving emissions performance. A follow-up order for 10 more repowers was placed in 2024.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 10 successful conversions across major global cities
- 327kWh battery system integration
- Enhanced tourist experience through quieter and cleaner operation
- Further 10-bus order in January 2024
WHAT THE CLIENT HAD TO SAY:
“Through innovations like this, we are playing our part in improving the capital’s air quality and giving the hundreds of thousands of tourists who use our sightseeing services every year an even more enjoyable experience.”
– Gerry Price, EVP, Big Bus Tours