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Ultra Low Emission Bus Certificates

This page displays the Ultra-Low Emission Bus certificates for models approved to receive funding from the Department for Transport's £48m Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme. 

ULEB accreditation is required to ensure public money supports proven technologies that will perform in-service. Certificates enable local authorities and bus operators to receive government funding under the ULEB scheme. To achieve accreditation and be awarded a certificate, manufacturers must achieve a 30% well-to-wheel greenhouse gas saving compared to a conventional Euro VI diesel over the UK Bus Cycle. Find out more about accreditation here.

Once a manufacturer has proven that a model achieves the ULEB standard, LowCVP and DfT review the certificate and publish it below along with highlights of the vehicle's performance.

Certificates are not required in order to apply for the ULEB scheme, but a manufacturer must achieve accreditation for DfT to release funds to winning bidders. A manufacturer should be able to provide an estimate as to the expected performance of a vehicle of over the UK Bus Cycle. See the Low Emission Bus Certificates for details of performance of previous technologies.

Contact daniel.hayes@lowcvp.org.uk to discuss potential bus models that may qualify for ULEB accreditation.

Ultra-Low Emission Bus Manufactuerers: ULEB Certificates

The list below includes approved certificates and the manufactures looking to achieve ULEB Accreditation.

Manufacturer

Models/Technology

ULEB Certification    

Information

Battery Electric:

  • eCity Gold

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

  • H2.City Gold

ULEB status achieved for eCity Gold

Potential certification of City H2 in the future

Contact Details

sales@caetanobus.pt

https://caetanobus.pt/en/

Caetano eCity Gold

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 65

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2020

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

386.3 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

65%

Battery Capacity:

350kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

376 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

5.9 g CO2e / pass km

Battery Electric:

  • E10
  • E12

ULEB status achieved for both models.

Expecting certification of 420 kWh version in Q2/Q3 2020

 

Contact Details

ian.downie@pelican-eng.co.uk

http://pelicanyutong.co.uk/

Yutong E10/E12

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 75

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2020

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

516.5 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

56%

Battery Capacity:

295kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

196 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

6.9 g CO2e / pass km

Yutong TCE 12 Coach

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 50

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2020

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

361.7 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

63%

Battery Capacity:

281kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

312 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

7.2 g CO2e / pass km

Battery Electric:

  • 300 series
  • 400 series

ULEB status achieved for 400 series with supercapcitors.

 http://www.wave-ind.co.uk/

WAVE Industries /BKM 

Super Capacitor Electric with Pantograph Charging

Passenger Capacity: 87

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2020

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

490.2 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

63%

Super Capacitor Capacity:

29kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

29 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

5.6 g CO2e / pass km

Hybrid:

  • Enviro400H
  • Enviro400ER

Battery Electric

  • E200EV
  • E400EV

 

ULEB status achieved for ADL E400H, E400 ER, E200EV, E400EV,

Awaiting certification of E400H2

Contact Details

https://www.alexander-dennis.com/

Enviro 400H

Diesel-Hybrid

Passenger Capacity: 87

Fuel: UK Pump Diesel

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

824.7 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

37%

Zero Emissions Range:

<1km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

9.5 g CO2e / pass km

Enviro 400 Electric Range

Diesel-Hybrid with Zero Emissions Capability

Passenger Capacity: 86

Fuel: UK Pump Diesel

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

908.4 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

31%

Zero Emissions Range:

2.8km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

10.6 g CO2e / pass km

Enviro 200EV

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 65

Fuel: UK Grid Electricity

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

438.4 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

61%

Zero Emissions Range:

300km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

6.7 g CO2e / pass km

Enviro 400EV

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 83

Fuel: UK Grid Electricity

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

704.7 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

45%

Zero Emissions Range:

286km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

8.5 g CO2e / pass km
       
  • Battery Electric
 Awaiting Certification

Contact Details

https://irizar.co.uk/ie-electric-buses/

Battery Electric:

  • Metrodecker EV
 ULEB status achieved for Optare Metrodecker EV

Contact Details 

http://www.optare.com/

Metrodecker EV

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 98

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2019

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

452.2 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

68%

Battery Capacity:

250kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

223 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

4.6 g CO2e / pass km
  • Battery Electric
  • Hybrid
 Awaiting Certification

Contact Details

https://www.scania.com/uk/en/home.html

Battery Electric:
  • 7900EV

 

ULEB status achieved for Volvo 7900 EV.

Awaiting certification of B5LH in 2020.

Contact Details 

http://www.volvobuses.co.uk/en-gb/home.html

 

7900 EV

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 87

Fuel: Average UK Grid for 2019

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

398.4 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

70%

Battery Capacity:

157 kWh

Zero Emissions Range:

146 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

4.6 g CO2e / pass km

Battery Electric:

  • StreetAir

Hybrid:

  • Streedeck HEV
 Awaiting Certification

Contact Details

http://www.wrightsgroup.com/Divisions/Wrightbus

StreetDeck HEV

Diesel- Hybrid

Passenger Capacity: 99

Fuel: UK Pump Diesel

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

920 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

36%

Zero Emissions Range:

0km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

9.3 g CO2e / pass km

StreetAir

Estimated Performance

Battery Electric

Passenger Capacity: 69

Fuel: UK Grid Electricity (2018)

Well-to-Wheel Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

596.62 g CO2e/km

Well-To-Wheel saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent:

47 %

Zero Emissions Heating Solution included

Zero Emissions Range:

Heating on: 141.9 km

Heating off: 218.9 km

WTW CO2e per passenger km:

8.6 / 5.6 g CO2e / pass km

Infrastrucutre & Fuel Providers

The provision of infrastructure is crucial to the operation of a number of Low and Ultra-Low Emission Buses. Often infrastructure can be the greatest challenge when deploying new technologies, can have the longest lead time and involve a wide range of stakeholders beyond the manufactuer and operator. The integration of additional equipment and the knowledge and training required to understand the safe operation requires attention to ensure an effective operation. 

The following LowCVP members provide infrastrucuture solutions that support the operation of Low and Ultra-Low Emisison Buses:

Electric Infrastructure

Different manufacturers offer different charging solutions for battery electric and plug-in hybrid buses. Each solution will have its advantages depending on the type of operation, topographies and even local culture. The following LowCVP members provide a variety of solutions with case studies across the UK

Depot and On-route / Opportunity Charging (OppCharge)

Furrer + Frey

Contact Details

ABB (Electrical Infrastructuer Provider)

Contact Details

Irizar (Bus Manufacturer)

Contact Details

Wrightbus (Bus Manufacturer)

Contact Details

Depot based charging solutions

FlexiSolar (On-site storage and charging solutions)

Contact Details

Off-Grid Energy (On-site storage and charging solutions)

Contact Details

BYD/ADL (Bus Manufacturer)

Contact Details

Yutong (Bus Manufacturer - supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach)


 

Contact Details

Optare (Bus Manufacturer)

Contact details

Biomethane

Biomethane can be supplied to a depot through two methods; via the mains gas grid or in compressed form delivered by truck or tanker. In order to minimise costs, a permananent grid connection is favoured in the long term.

Ther are two refuelling infrastructure models to suppport the operation of biomethane buses. These are often dependent on the location of the depot in regards to a local gas main and the size of the fleet of buses being refuelled.

Procure and Opeartor or Wet Leasing?

Operators have a choice when choosing biomethane as a fuel as to how they wish to pay for the infrastrucuture and supply of fuel. The operator can buy the refuelling equipment outright and pay for a grid connection, along with the metered gas and green gas certificates.

CNG Services

Contact Details

RoadGas

Contact Details

Gas Bus Alliance

Contact Details

Gasrec

Contact Details

Hydrogen

ITM Power

Contact Details

Biodiesel

Argent Energy

Contact Details

Greenergy


Contact Details

Potrland Fuel

Contact Details

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