CLEANING UP AN ICON: New hybrid bus enters service in London; emissions down, fuel economy up by 30%

摘要

For decades, red buses have been a familiar sight on the streets of London, Indeed, it could be argued that they are up there with Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and the Black Cab as iconic symbols of the city, recognized the world over. Reflecting the mayor's transport policy, the city's buses are now carrying some 5.4 million passengers every working day and they must therefore become more environmentally friendly if they are to avoid significantly contributing one of the other defining characteristics of London - air pollution.