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Post by 92wardsenator on Jun 17, 2022 23:56:56 GMT
Another new electric school bus model has entered the playing field! This one is simply called the "Type D" by BYD (Build Your Dreams). It was showcased at the STN Expo recently. What do you all think? en.byd.com/bus/school-bus/school-bus-d/ (Image credit: @bydcompany on Twitter)    (Image credit for bottom three pics: BYD website) |
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Post by 92wardsenator on Aug 29, 2022 23:24:31 GMT
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Arleth
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Post by Arleth on Aug 31, 2022 21:36:38 GMT
i have no dreams
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Post by Steve C. on Sept 10, 2022 5:48:24 GMT
Looking at the company website, although it does exist (seeing as it is parked in the trade show booth  ), all photos of the BYD school bus seem to be photoshopped into the background. One thing that could make this a tough sell is that everything seems to be proprietary (all electric-drivetrain technology and components). On top of a bus design that is completely new to the segment, this is extremely risky. |
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Post by bbird608 on Oct 23, 2022 19:30:10 GMT
Reminds me of a coach bus. I couldn't find any interior pictures? I would like to see the inside.
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Post by 92wardsenator on May 7, 2023 23:22:30 GMT
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Post by tristan on May 8, 2023 3:52:00 GMT
I think it looks really neat. That's about the extent of my opinion. I do wish, and this is maybe just a me thing, that the would make the powertrain make some kind of sound, its so strange to not hear much of anything when the bus is running.
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Post by Steve C. on May 8, 2023 11:13:30 GMT
I do wish, and this is maybe just a me thing, that the would make the powertrain make some kind of sound, its so strange to not hear much of anything when the bus is running. Though that silence is something that is bragged about everywhere about electric vehicles, it is something that does concern me. If you can't see a vehicle, hearing it is a critical safety factor (both for pedestrians or other drivers). |
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Post by icce213 on May 15, 2023 17:26:32 GMT
I am not sure how to feel about that bus. While it is not the worst looking bus, that bus's looks will definitely take me a while to get used to.
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Post by superbrownsheep on Jun 3, 2023 21:19:50 GMT
I have no Idea what is with manufacturers and making Electric Vehicles the only option. IT makes sense with BYD and Greenpower and Lion, but for others, they offer EV vehicles that could be diesels as well. They're not going to get very far if they only sell Electric Vehicles. We're just not ready yet.
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), all photos of the BYD school bus seem to be photoshopped into the background. 
