MCV Evora

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MCV Evora
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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]

Operations[]

Uno were 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 purchased 50 Volvo B5LH buses for S$30 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.[5][6]

In Edinburgh, Lothian Buses introduced a fleet of 30 12.9m MCV Evoras on Volvo B8RLE chassis in January 2021, all based at their Longstone garage. These are intended for service on Lothian Buses route 30.[7]

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.[8] Stagecoach in the Highlands received 25 Evoras for service contracts on the Orkney Islands, with five of these being 10.8m examples.[9] The five short Evoras were the first to arrive, entering service on the islands in October 2021.[10]

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.[11]

MP Travel of Warrington had an Evora delivered in June 2020.[12] Four Evoras were purchased by Sanders Coaches in August 2021; these are the first 10.8m Evoras to enter service.[13]

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. ^ Peter Jackson. "MCV launches new Volvo B8RLE single-decker - Coach & Bus Week". Cbwmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  2. ^ a b "Vehicles | Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled". Route-One. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  3. ^ Amy Procel. "Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire - Coach & Bus Week". Cbwmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  4. ^ "J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa | Buses Magazine". Busesmag.com. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  5. ^ "LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  6. ^ "Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore". Volvo Buses. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  7. ^ "Lothian Buses to launch new Volvo MCV fleet". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Coach and Bus Week Limited. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Fresh off the Line – Volvo B8RLE". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Coach and Bus Week Limited. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  9. ^ Sandy MacDonald (9 June 2021). "Stagecoach orders new fleet for new Orkney contracts". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  10. ^ "New buses to hit the road on Monday". The Orcadian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  11. ^ "New Volvos for Luton busway as BSIP calls for zero-emission". RouteOne. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  12. ^ "New arrival of a 46 seat service bus". MP Travel. MP Travel Group Limited. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Sanders Coaches takes four short Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras". RouteOne. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.

External links[]

  • Media related to MCV Evora at Wikimedia Commons
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