EURO 6 What Does It Mean For My Next Bus Purchase?

Background to ACTION Began Operations in 1926 with 4 buses ACTION stands for Australian Capital Territory Internal Omnibus Network. Began Operations in 1926 with 4 buses ACTION stands for Australian Capital Territory Internal Omnibus Network.

Background to ACTION ACTION is the only Public Transport operator in the ACT Government owned and operated Current fleet 433 including 70 CNG buses ACTION is the only Public Transport operator in the ACT Government owned and operated Current fleet 433 including 70 CNG buses

ACTION Firsts the first diesel bus to operate in Australia

ACTION Firsts first bus in Australia to be fitted with air bag suspension

ACTION Firsts The first electronic ticketing system in Australia undergoes evaluation

ACTION Firsts 1975 – First Australian operators of a German designed bus (MAN)

ACTION Firsts 1976 –Australia’s first Articulated Bus, a MAN SG192

Firsts 1978 – First operator to buy buses with internal retarders

Firsts First Euro 6 diesel bus order in Australia

Considerations Infrastructure AdBlue cost Climate Weight Infrastructure AdBlue cost Climate Weight Fuel Consumption Training Performance Maintenance Fuel Consumption Training Performance Maintenance

Infrastructure ACTION had no previous experience with AdBlue Required installation of tanks, piping and dispensers ACTION had no previous experience with AdBlue Required installation of tanks, piping and dispensers

AdBlue Cost Tender for supply Based on value for money Tender for supply Based on value for money

Climate AdBlue crystallizes at -11°C and is less effective at temperatures over 30°C Canberra has temperature variations between -10°C and +40°C Need Insulated tanks AdBlue crystallizes at -11°C and is less effective at temperatures over 30°C Canberra has temperature variations between -10°C and +40°C Need Insulated tanks

Weight Av Unladen Mass of EURO 6 Rigid -11,600kg 48 Seated 18 Standees Total 66 Av Unladen Mass EURO 5 Rigid – 11,790kg 45 Seated 22 Standees – Total 67 ACT Mass limits 16,000kg Av Unladen Mass of EURO 6 Rigid -11,600kg 48 Seated 18 Standees Total 66 Av Unladen Mass EURO 5 Rigid – 11,790kg 45 Seated 22 Standees – Total 67 ACT Mass limits 16,000kg

Fuel Consumption ACTION’s EURO 6 Buses Average Fuel Consumption is 39.5l/100km

Training Additional training for drivers Additional training for maintenance staff Training for refuelling staff Additional training for drivers Additional training for maintenance staff Training for refuelling staff

Performance Must meet performance requirements in contract

Maintenance More Particulate filter SCR Tank SCR Pump Chemical Factory More Particulate filter SCR Tank SCR Pump Chemical Factory Less Cooling System Turbocharger Less Cooling System Turbocharger

Issues Driver reaction Maintenance staff reaction

Issues Driver reaction Love to drive these buses Some issues with AdBlue warnings on dash Increased level of information Driver reaction Love to drive these buses Some issues with AdBlue warnings on dash Increased level of information Maintenance staff reaction Initial concerns about impact of AdBlue Additional responsibilities to fill AdBlue tanks Maintenance staff reaction Initial concerns about impact of AdBlue Additional responsibilities to fill AdBlue tanks

Considerations before purchase Currently have SCR buses? Need to install AdBlue infrastructure? Size? Weight comparisons to the rest of the fleet. Driver training Maintenance Training Currently have SCR buses? Need to install AdBlue infrastructure? Size? Weight comparisons to the rest of the fleet. Driver training Maintenance Training Additional capital outlay Environmental benefits Additional capital outlay Environmental benefits

Summary Pros No big surprises Environmental benefits Lower Fuel Costs Good Performance Driver Acceptance Pros No big surprises Environmental benefits Lower Fuel Costs Good Performance Driver Acceptance Cons Additional capital outlay Additional AdBlue Cost Infrastructure cost Additional training Cons Additional capital outlay Additional AdBlue Cost Infrastructure cost Additional training