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{{Infobox UK Bus
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⚫ | name = Volvo B10BLE
⚫ ] powered Volvo B10BLE bus with ] bodywork, operated by ] in ].]]
| image = Connex 75 Tapulikaupungissa.jpg
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| caption = Säffle 2000-bodied B10BLE in ]
| manufacturer = ]
| production = 1993–2004
| assembly = ]
| predecessor =
| successor = ]<br />]
| class = ] ]
| capacity = 30 to 45 seated
| operator =
| length = 12.0m, 13.7m and 14.5m
| width = 2500mm
| height = 3000mm
| floortype = ]
| doors = 1, 2 or 3
| weight =
| chassis =
| engine = 9.6-litre horizontally rear-mounted I-6<br />Volvo THD103/THD104/DH10A (Diesel)<br>Volvo THG103/GH10A/GH10B/GH10C (CNG/biogas)
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The '''Volvo B10BLE''' is a ] ] ] chassis manufactured by ] in Sweden between 1993 and 2004. The first prototypes were built in 1992, but mass production started in 1993, only a year after the ] ]. It was popular in ], ] and the ]. It had the engine mounted on the rear overhang of the bus. It became the successor of the ] version of the ] and was used as a base for ]es worldwide. The B10BLE was available in diesel powered format, and later in a ] powered format with the fuel tanks on the roof of the bus. Its ] design was widely promoted by Volvo when it was first launched, on the basis of added convenience to the passengers, and the increase in transport efficiency due to the low-floor design.


The production of the diesel powered variants ended in 2001 to give way for ] and ], while the CNG variants were produced until 2004. In the ] market, ] unsuccessfully tried to replace the B10BLE with the ] in 2001, but realised that it was not as popular among the customers and offered the B7RLE from 2003. This situation was similar to ] one, which was replaced by B10BLE in 1997, three years after B10L was introduced here and also due to limited success.
The '''] B10BLE''' is a low-entry city ] chassis which was popular in ], the ] and ]. It was launched around 1992 with the engine mounted on the rear overhang of the bus. It was the successor of the mid-engined ] and is used as a base for single-deck buses worldwide. The B10BLE is available in ]-powered format, and later, also in a ]-powered format with the ] tanks on the ] of the bus.

Its low-floor design was widely promoted by Volvo when it was first launched, on the basis of added convenience to the ], and the increase in transport efficiency due to the low-floor design. This bus was succeeded by the ], ] and ].


==Specifications== ==Specifications==
The Volvo B10BLE features a Volvo DH10A engine with a displacement of 9,600cc. It is an inline four-stroke six-cylinder diesel engine with a ] and ]. The engine has a power output of either 245 bhp (180 kW) or 285 bhp (210 kW). The engine is able to meet ] emissions limits. The Volvo B10BLE features a Volvo DH10A engine with a displacement of {{convert|9,600|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}}. It is an inline six-cylinder ] ] with a ] and ]. This engine used a ] system due to being horizontally mounted. The engine has a power output of either {{convert|245|or|285|bhp|kW|abbr=on}}. The engine is able to meet ] emissions limits.

The name of the chassis stands for:
*'''B''' - Bus
*'''10''' - 10 (9.6) litre engine
*'''B''' - Back/Rear mounted engine
*'''LE''' - Low-entry

⚫ Optionally available is a Volvo GH10-series (GH10A, GH10B, GH10C) ] or ] engine. All generations of this engine are inline four-stroke six-cylinder spark-ignition engines with a turbocharger and intercooler. The GH10A and GH10B engines were lean-burn engines and the GH10C is a "mixed-lean" engine, operating on an optimised balance between stoichiometric and lean-burn combustion strategies. Power ratings vary from {{convert|245|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} in the GH10A to {{convert|290|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} in the uprated version of the GH10C. The GH10C is able to meet ] emissions limits.

==Operators==

===Australia===
] ] bodied B10BLE]]
In Australia, ] purchased 125,<ref> Bus Australia</ref> ] 41<ref> Australian Bus Fleet Lists</ref> and ] 16.<ref> Australian Bus Fleet Lists</ref>
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===Europe===
In mainland Europe, B10BLEs were bodied by Säffle/Aabenraa, Carrus and other local manufacturers.
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===Singapore===
⚫ ] ] bodied ] powered B10BLE at the old ] in Singapore in May 2006]]
In Singapore, all ] B10BLEs were bodied by ].

One diesel-powered demonstrator (SBS1688K) was introduced in 1997 and scrapped in 2015 after reaching its 17-year lifespan. It was also SBS's first low entry bus.<ref> SG Buses</ref><ref> Land Transport Guru</ref>


The other 12 were ] powered. 2 units entered service in April and July 2002, initially serving Jurong Island routes. When the contract ended, these buses were redeployed to serve bus routes serving the far west of Singapore. The remaining 10 buses, which were kept in storage, entered revenue service in early 2006. Due to the scarcity of CNG refueling points in Singapore and various factors, all units were withdrawn by July 2019. Only the first two units were kept at St Andrew's Autism School and ] for preservation while the later batches were all scrapped. The CNG buses are the last public buses to use plastic destination signages and are also the last non-wheelchair accessible single deck rigid buses in Singapore.<ref> SG Buses</ref>
⚫ Optionally available is a Volvo GH10-series (GH10A, GH10B, GH10C) natural gas or biogas engine. All generations of this engine are inline four-stroke six-cylinder spark-ignition engines with a turbocharger and intercooler. The GH10A and GH10B engines were lean-burn engines and the GH10C is a "mixed-lean" engine, operating on an optimised balance between stoichiometric and lean-burn combustion strategies. Power ratings vary from 245 bhp (180 kW) in the GH10A to 290 bhp (213 kW) in the uprated version of the GH10C. The GH10C is able to meet ] emissions limits.
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===Bodywork=== ===United Kingdom===
] ] bodied B10BLE in ] in May 2009]]
In Australia, the B10BLE is usually bodied by companies like Ansair, Phoenix Bus, ] and ].
In the United Kingdom, many of the B10BLEs had ] bodywork, and a small number received ] bodywork. The original ] also featured the Volvo chassis as an option, but very few of these were built.<ref> Bus Lists on the Web</ref>
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==References==
In the United Kingdom, many of the B10BLEs had ] bodywork, and a small number were fitted with ] bodywork.
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 19 July 2024

Motor vehicle
Volvo B10BLE
Säffle 2000-bodied B10BLE in Finland
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production1993–2004
AssemblySweden
Body and chassis
ClassBus chassis
Doors1, 2 or 3
Floor typeLow entry
RelatedVolvo B10B
Powertrain
Engine9.6-litre horizontally rear-mounted I-6
Volvo THD103/THD104/DH10A (Diesel)
Volvo THG103/GH10A/GH10B/GH10C (CNG/biogas)
Capacity30 to 45 seated
Dimensions
Length12.0m, 13.7m and 14.5m
Width2500mm
Height3000mm
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo B7RLE
Volvo B12BLE

The Volvo B10BLE is a rear-engined low-entry single-decker bus chassis manufactured by Volvo in Sweden between 1993 and 2004. The first prototypes were built in 1992, but mass production started in 1993, only a year after the high-floor B10B. It was popular in Australia, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. It had the engine mounted on the rear overhang of the bus. It became the successor of the city bus version of the B10B and was used as a base for single-decker buses worldwide. The B10BLE was available in diesel powered format, and later in a compressed natural gas powered format with the fuel tanks on the roof of the bus. Its low-floor design was widely promoted by Volvo when it was first launched, on the basis of added convenience to the passengers, and the increase in transport efficiency due to the low-floor design.

The production of the diesel powered variants ended in 2001 to give way for B7RLE and B12BLE, while the CNG variants were produced until 2004. In the United Kingdom market, Volvo unsuccessfully tried to replace the B10BLE with the B7L in 2001, but realised that it was not as popular among the customers and offered the B7RLE from 2003. This situation was similar to B10L one, which was replaced by B10BLE in 1997, three years after B10L was introduced here and also due to limited success.

Specifications

The Volvo B10BLE features a Volvo DH10A engine with a displacement of 9,600 cc (586 cu in). It is an inline six-cylinder four-stroke diesel engine with a turbocharger and intercooler. This engine used a dry sump system due to being horizontally mounted. The engine has a power output of either 245 or 285 bhp (183 or 213 kW). The engine is able to meet Euro II emissions limits.

The name of the chassis stands for:

  • B - Bus
  • 10 - 10 (9.6) litre engine
  • B - Back/Rear mounted engine
  • LE - Low-entry

Optionally available is a Volvo GH10-series (GH10A, GH10B, GH10C) natural gas or biogas engine. All generations of this engine are inline four-stroke six-cylinder spark-ignition engines with a turbocharger and intercooler. The GH10A and GH10B engines were lean-burn engines and the GH10C is a "mixed-lean" engine, operating on an optimised balance between stoichiometric and lean-burn combustion strategies. Power ratings vary from 245 bhp (183 kW) in the GH10A to 290 bhp (220 kW) in the uprated version of the GH10C. The GH10C is able to meet Euro IV emissions limits.

Operators

Australia

Sydney Buses Ansair bodied B10BLE

In Australia, Sydney Buses purchased 125, Westbus 41 and Grenda Corporation 16.

Europe

In mainland Europe, B10BLEs were bodied by Säffle/Aabenraa, Carrus and other local manufacturers.

Singapore

SBS Transit Volgren bodied CNG powered B10BLE at the old Boon Lay Bus Interchange in Singapore in May 2006

In Singapore, all SBS Transit B10BLEs were bodied by Volgren.

One diesel-powered demonstrator (SBS1688K) was introduced in 1997 and scrapped in 2015 after reaching its 17-year lifespan. It was also SBS's first low entry bus.

The other 12 were CNG powered. 2 units entered service in April and July 2002, initially serving Jurong Island routes. When the contract ended, these buses were redeployed to serve bus routes serving the far west of Singapore. The remaining 10 buses, which were kept in storage, entered revenue service in early 2006. Due to the scarcity of CNG refueling points in Singapore and various factors, all units were withdrawn by July 2019. Only the first two units were kept at St Andrew's Autism School and Tan Tock Seng Hospital for preservation while the later batches were all scrapped. The CNG buses are the last public buses to use plastic destination signages and are also the last non-wheelchair accessible single deck rigid buses in Singapore.

United Kingdom

First Hampshire & Dorset Wright Renown bodied B10BLE in Southampton in May 2009

In the United Kingdom, many of the B10BLEs had Wright Renown bodywork, and a small number received Alexander ALX300 bodywork. The original Plaxton Prestige also featured the Volvo chassis as an option, but very few of these were built.

References

  1. State Transit Authority Bus Australia
  2. CDC Group NSW Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  3. Ventura Group Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  4. Volvo B10BLE Diesel (Volgren CR221L) SG Buses
  5. Volvo B10BLE Land Transport Guru
  6. Volvo B10BLE CNG (Volgren CR222L) SG Buses
  7. Volvo B10B / B10BLE Bus Lists on the Web

External links

Media related to Volvo B10BLE at Wikimedia Commons

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