| 20-05-2008
At present, Volvo is trying to find solutions that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, including public transport sector. The first effective way is the promotion o f Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and producing BRT buses. Bus Rapid Transit is one of the most effective ways of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It has separate bus lanes, buses with high passenger capacity and smart bus stops. Mr. Edward Jobson, environmental Manager of Volvo Buses said, “With fewer, but larger buses and more even traffic, emissions are markedly reduced. But the greatest impact on the environment is achieved by many residents leaving their cars or motorcycles at home, thanks to the fact that the bus journey is faster and smoother.” Furthermore, the bus-based transport system has an investment cost that is only 10 percent of what it costs to build a rail-bound system.
The second effective way is developing fuel saving hybrids. Edward Jobson will also present Volvo’s hybrid buses, which provide fuel savings of up to more than 30 percent through a hybrid solution developed by Volvo. Volvo already offers a gas bus that can be run on biogas. Biogas has the major advantage that it is largely produced solely from waste products such as sewage sludge. No fresh raw materials are needed, meaning that it does not compete with other cultivation.
Volvo Buses is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of buses and bus chassis. Volvo Buses’ product programme comprises city buses, intercity buses and tourist coaches, and services in the areas of financing, servicing, vehicle diagnostics and traffic information systems.
Editor: Frederick Wei from Chinabuses.com
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