Hybrid buses for capital dominate Euro Bus Expo show

Alexander Dennis used the Euro Bus Expo show to unveil hybrid-powered versions of the Enviro 200 (pictured) and Enviro 400 models

Alexander Dennis used the Euro Bus Expo show to unveil hybrid-powered versions of the Enviro 200 (pictured) and Enviro 400 models

Blackburn-based Optare displayed the first of five hybrid Tempos for London operator Metroline. The vehicles use a BAE?Systems hybrid drive

Blackburn-based Optare displayed the first of five hybrid Tempos for London operator Metroline. The vehicles use a BAE?Systems hybrid drive

Wrightbus displayed a hybrid version of its new Gemini 2 double deck model which is destined to enter service with First’s London operations

Wrightbus displayed a hybrid version of its new Gemini 2 double deck model which is destined to enter service with First’s London operations

All of the major UK manufacturers demonstrated their new hybrid vehicle products at this week’s Euro Bus Expo show in Birmingham.

While Scandinavian manufacturer Scania displayed its hybrid concept bus that was first unveiled at the UITP World Congress in Helsinki last year, rivals unveiled a number of hybrid models that will enter service in London in the coming months.

UK?hybrid pioneer Wrightbus used the show to unveil its new Gemini 2 double deck model with a hybrid version destined...