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Carris 1776 – Caetano City Gold CB512

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Bus operated by Carris seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, in May 2023. This bus with fleet number 1776 is a Caetano City Gold CB512 registered in 2009 and included in a series of 40 units, 1741–1780, placed in service in 2009. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 33 seated passengers, 47 standees, and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (33+47+1PRM+1). It uses the Volvo B7R LE chassis with the 213 kW (290 hp) Volvo D7E engine. Established in 1872 and based in Lisboa, Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa , whose name is usually shortened to Carris, operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano City Gold CB512 next to the Palácio Foz , awaiting its next departure on regular service 794, Restauradores–Estação Oriente. In the destination indicator, the background color of the route number denotes the metropolitan area served—red corresponds to Marvila/Olivais. The Volvo B7R LE chassis is used on low-entr...
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PartyBus – Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB

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Double-deck advertising bus operated by PartyBus seen at Praça da Figueira, Lisboa, in June 2013. This double-deck bus adapted for mobile events and advertising purposes is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB first registered in 1969. It is the former 841 of Carris , included in a series of 50 units, 801–850, placed in service in 1967–1970. It was retired from regular service in 1992. It has a body locally built by the operator and could originally accommodate 79 passengers (H45/34F). Equipped with the Gardner 6LXB engine. In 2013, PartyBus, based in Lisboa, provides various means for mobile events and advertising. Here, we see this Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB in downtown Lisboa, part of a traveling educational campaign. The "Cat Dog Bus – Animal Health on Wheels" campaign takes place in June and July and promotes a better understanding of hygiene and health care for dogs and cats, with a team of veterinarians on board sharing information and offering practical examples. As a point...
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Carris – Volvo 7700 Hybrid

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Hybrid bus tested by Carris seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in May 2011. This hybrid bus is a Volvo 7700 Hybrid . It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 95 passengers. It uses a 161 kW (216 hp) Volvo D5F 215 diesel engine in parallel with a 120 kW (161 hp) I-SAM (Integrated Starter Alternator Motor) electric motor. The Volvo 7700 Hybrid uses electric mode to accelerate up to approximately 20 km/h. At higher speeds, it changes to diesel mode, during which the lithium-ion battery is recharged. If necessary, electric and diesel modes can be used simultaneously to increase available power. At bus stops and traffic lights, the diesel engine automatically shuts off. For a month, this interesting vehicle was made available by Volvo/Auto-Sueco for testing on the Carris network. Here, we see it passing through downtown Lisboa. Established in 1872 and based in Lisboa, Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa , whose name is usually shortened to Carris, operates regular services,...
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Andorinha 5259 – Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD

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Coach operated by Andorinha seen at the operator's headquarters in Presidente Prudente in February 2006. This coach with fleet number 5259 is a Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD. It has an overall length of 45.9 ft and can accommodate 42 passengers. It uses the Scania K124IB 6x2 chassis with the 309 kW (420 hp) Scania DSC12 engine. With its origins going back to 1948 and based in Presidente Prudente , in 2006 Andorinha   ¹  has a fleet of over 400 vehicles and operates regular services in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Goiás, Rondônia and the Federal District, and provides international connections with Bolivia (Rio de Janeiro–Puerto Suárez, 1906 km). Here, at Andorinha's headquarters, we see this impressive Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD, branded as "Master Low Drive", certainly eager to positively surprise its customers.  ●   Autocarro operado pela Andorinha visto na sede do operador em Presidente Prudente em...
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Empresa Gavilanes – Noge Titanium

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Coach operated by Empresa Gavilanes seen on Alameda Edgar Cardoso, Lisboa, in March 2011. This coach is a Noge Titanium HDH registered in 2009. It uses the MAN 18.480 HOCL chassis with the 235kW (480hp) MAN D2676 LOH engine. Based in Xunqueira de Ambía (Ourense), Empresa Gavilanes ¹ starts its activity in 1945. In 2011, it operates regular specialized services and occasional services with a fleet of 18 vehicles. Here, we see this splendid Noge Titanium away from home during a break on an occasional service.  Presented as a prototype in the 2004 "FIAA" ² , in Madrid, and available to operators since 2005, the eye-catching Noge Titanium can be matched with various chassis, in lengths from 40 ft to 49.2 ft, accommodating up to 71 passengers (71+1+1). In some contexts, the suffixes "HD" and "HDH" are found in the designation—they indicate the nominal height of the vehicle, 11.3 ft or 12.1 ft. In the image we see a HDH. As a note of interest for collectors...
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