tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211616357616951025.post5028127367746579008..comments2024-03-05T08:45:33.095+13:00Comments on NZ In Tranzit: New Face of Welington TransportDavid Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986414622432134057noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211616357616951025.post-55489790573250617842010-03-02T23:54:12.706+13:002010-03-02T23:54:12.706+13:00Hi Brent I know fleets of CNG buses are quite wide...Hi Brent I know fleets of CNG buses are quite widely used overseas, but when Metro/Redbus trialled a gas powered conventional bus (perhaps it wasn't CNG) on the number 18 route here about five years ago it always seem to have a slightly warm farty smell. I found it quite off putting, a little bit nauseating. Whether this was the reason, or other problems, this technology went no further in Christchurch on suburban routes. <br />I didn't realise trolley buses had such a relatively low top speed, so thanks for that info.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211616357616951025.post-5590222743137781282010-03-01T08:18:47.054+13:002010-03-01T08:18:47.054+13:00Given that trolleybuses generally have a top speed...Given that trolleybuses generally have a top speed around 60 km/h, and that Christchurch is flat, CNG buses would probably be more suitable for busway operation.Brent Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171443003704453161noreply@blogger.com