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Rochdale-based Mellor Bus has launched its new electric-only Sigma range of midi-buses, marking the first midi-bus that the company has designed, developed and will build from the ground up at its new facility in Scarborough. The Sigma range will be available in lengths from seven to 12 metres, designated Sigma 7, Sigma 8, Sigma 9, Sigma 10, Sigma 11 and Sigma 12. The range, spanning gross weights of eight to 19 tonnes, will offer passenger capacities from 30 to 80, depending on model. Sigma models will be available with 'city' and 'rural' specification, and a range of options covering width and passenger door configurations, resulting in more than 20 individual variants. Component manufacturers will include CATL for batteries, ZF and Dana for axles, as well as WABCO, Webasto and Ventura for other components. First to reach the market this summer will be the Sigma 7 and Sigma 10, followed by the other models later in the year. The range is available to order now. The fully EU type-approved range will be covered by a three-year vehicle warranty, eight-year battery warranty and a 15-year structural warranty. All vehicles will be equipped with a CCS charging socket. That enables the Sigma 7 to be DC charged in around 1.5 hours and the Sigma 10 to be charged in around 2.25 hours. Mellor Bus quotes a range of 160 miles on a full charge for all models, depending on operating conditions. |