Optare Solo
| Switch Solo Switch Solo SR | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare/Switch Mobility |
| Production | 1998–2012 (Solo) 2007–present (Solo SR) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minibus Midibus |
| Body style | Single-decker bus |
| Doors | 1 door or 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins B series/ISB/ISBe MAN Mercedes-Benz |
| Capacity | 19–37 seated |
| Transmission | Allison Siemens (hybrid electric) Enova Systems (fully electric) Magtec (fully electric) Voith DIWA (SR version only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 7.10–10.30 m (23 ft 4 in – 33 ft 10 in) |
| Width | 2.33–2.5 m (7 ft 8 in – 8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.73 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Optare MetroRider |
The Switch Solo (previously called Optare Solo) is a single decker bus, It has a low-floor, It has been made from 1998 to the present day by Switch Mobility.
Solo (1998–2012)
[change | change source]The Optare Solo is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, It was made from 1998 to 2007 by Optare.
Slimline
[change | change source]A narrow version called the "Slimline"[1] was made in 2004
SE
[change | change source]A short version called the "SE"[1] was made in 2006
EV
[change | change source]An electric version called the "EV" was made in 2009
Gallery
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First generation Solo Original (M1020)
First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL)
First generation Solo SE (M780SE)
First generation Solo EV (M950EV)
Rear of a Townlynx Solo (M880) in Chester in April 2009
Rear of an Arriva North East Solo (M950) in Darlington in May 2009. Note the difference in rear lights used on both buses.
![First generation Solo SE (M780SE)](http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dartline_bus_"Mary_Ethel"_(YJ58_VCK),_30_July_2012.jpg)
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Solo SR (2007–Present)
[change | change source]The Switch Solo SR (previously the Optare Solo SR) is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, It has been made from 2007 to the present day by Optare and then Switch Mobility.
In 2012, it was improved, the chrome trim on the front and back bumper was removed, the Optare logo on the front was removed and it had new rear lights.
In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility[2] and make electric vehicles only.[2]
Slimline
[change | change source]A narrow version called the "Slimline" was made.[3]
SE-R
[change | change source]Hybrid
[change | change source]A diesel-electric hybrid Solo was made.[6]
EV
[change | change source]A battery electric Solo was made in 2012.[7]
Gallery
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SR (M960) (before improvements)
Slimline (M890SL) (before improvements)
Slimline (M925SL) (after improvements)
SE-R (M720SE) (after improvements)
Hybrid (M820SR) (before improvements)
EV (M920EV) (before improvements)
SR (M960) rear (before improvements)
SE-R (M720SE) rear (after improvements)
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References
[change | change source]- 1 2 "Solo - more models, more choice, more flexibility". Optare. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- 1 2 "Optare Group Limited renamed as Switch Mobility Limited". Optare. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ↑ "Solo SR". Optare. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012.
- ↑ "Solo SPECIFICATION" (PDF). Optare. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2018.
- ↑ MTBP (Chris Nelson) - York Bus Photos (12 May 2016), YJ16DXS Utopia Coaches of Tadcaster mini bus, retrieved 8 July 2024
- ↑ "Freedom of the city with Manchester Metroshuttle". Transport for Greater Manchester. 2 November 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ↑ "Electric Optare Solo SRs on trial". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
Other websites
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Media related to Optare Solo at Wikimedia Commons
