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 low-floor, It has been made by Switch Mobility from 1998 to the present day.
Optare Solo (1998–2012)
[change | change source]The Optare Solo is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, it was made by Optare from 1998 to 2007.
Slimline
[change | change source]A narrow version called the "Slimline"[1] was launched in 2004
SE
[change | change source]A short version called the "SE"[1] was launched in 2006
EV
[change | change source]An Electric version called the "EV" was launched in 2009
Gallery
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First generation Solo Original (M1020) -
First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL) -
First generation Solo SE (M780SE) -
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 tail lights used on both rears.
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Optare/Switch Solo SR (2007–Present)
[change | change source]The Optare Solo SR is a single decker bus, it has a low-floor, It is made by Optare from 2007 to the present day.
In 2012, it was improved, it had new rear lights
In 2020, Optare changed its name to Switch Mobility[2] and made electric vehicles only.[2]
In 2023, Optare Solo SR was replaced with Switch Solo SR,[3] the bus interior and exterior stayed the same.
Slimline
[change | change source]A narrow version called the "Slimline" was launched.[4]
SE-R
[change | change source]A short version called the "SE-R" was launched.[5][6]
Hybrid
[change | change source]A diesel-electric hybrid Solo was launched.[7]
EV
[change | change source]A battery electric Solo was launched in 2012.[8]
Gallery
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SR (M960) -
Slimline (M925SL) -
SE-R (M720SE) -
Hybrid (M820SR) -
EV (M920EV) -
SR (M960) rear before improvements -
SE-R (M720SE) rear after improvements
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Solo - more models, more choice, more flexibility". Optare. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Optare Group Limited renamed as Switch Mobility Limited". Optare. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ↑ "SWITCH Mobility restarts Solo production". Bus & Coach Buyer. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ↑ "Solo SR". Optare. Archived from the original on 15 Apr 2012.
- ↑ "Solo SPECIFICATION" (PDF). Optare. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 Dec 2018.
- ↑ MTBP (Chris Nelson) - York Bus Photos (2016-05-12), YJ16DXS Utopia Coaches of Tadcaster mini bus, retrieved 2024-07-08
- ↑ "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
