24/06/2014

Leafy Suburban Electrics - Metrocity Electrics on Route H98

I (Aubrey) had an afternoon free, so I decided this time to go to Hounslow for the Electric Metrocities on Route H98. These were introduced after a successful trial with a hired Electric SoloSR, and run on Route H98. Oddly, it doesn't have white on black blinds!

Sunny Bells
London United OCE2 on Route H98, Hounslow Bell Corner
(all photos taken by Aubrey on 13/06/14 unless stated)

Interior shots:
Interior of OCE2
The typical Optare layout, just like a Versa with a less curvy front.

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In fact, the layout is just like a Versa, but the high backed seating is an interesting change!

London United OCE2 on Route H98, Hounslow Garage
London United OCE2 on Route H98, Hounslow Garage

Leafy Suburbs
Like the BYD Electric buses, these too have the leaf livery. Coincidence that Route H98 does go to the 'leafy suburbs', except they aren't leafy!

London United OCE2 on Route H98, Hounslow Garage
London United OCE2 on Route H98, Hounslow Garage
On AV283, the duty number it is usually on.

Charging Point for Metrocities
Hounslow Garage have a few of these charging points around the garage, one is 'in the alley', another is in the forecourt (as shown) and the rest are somewhere inside the garage itself.

London United OCE1 on Route H98, Hounslow Garage
London United OCE1 clearly coming out as an electric bus on Route H98, Hounslow Garage

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Same treatment, same rear advert. It will be going for charging afterwards.

What an Electrifying Sight!
Later on, Lewis saw OCE1 on Route H98 near Uxbridge County Court (14/06/14)

It's taken a while, but finally electric buses are a reality. Soon, there may be a double decker electric on Route 69, but these are vague plans so far. The future of power is amongst us, but will be tested extensively until further notice. For now, just good old hybrid power will have to do!

2 comments:

  1. Adam (your friend AU)26/06/2014, 22:37

    Hounslow only have two charging point one outside one in

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    1. Hounslow have 4 charge points inside the garage and 1 fast charge outside on the forecourt

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