SOR NB 18
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SOR NB18 made in the year 2009, operated by Prague transport company
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SOR |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 5 doors |
| Floor type | low-floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Iveco Cursor F2BE3681B Euro V V6 Diesel engine |
| Capacity | 64 to 80 seated |
| Power output | 243 kW (326 hp) |
| Transmission | Allison 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 18,750 mm (738.2 in) |
| Width | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Height | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 14,500 kg (32,000 lb) |
SOR NB18 is an low-floor articulated single-decker bus produced by bus manufacturer SOR from the Czech Republic since 2008. Since 2009 bus also comes with hybrid drive SOR NBH 18. In many towns they currently replace Karosa B 741 and Karosa B 941.
SOR NB18 is derived from the SOR NB 12 rigid single-decker bus. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Engine and automatic transmission are located in the left rear corner of the bus. Inside are used plastic Ster seats. Rear axle is VOITH brand, as well as medium axle, the front axle is own production with independent wheel suspension. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has pusher configuration. Body of the vehicle is welded from steel-voltage profiles, flashings from the outside and interior are lined with plastic sheeting. The floor of the bus is at a height of 360 mm above the ground. On the right side of the bus are five doors (first are narrower than other doors).
The diesel hybrid bus NBH 18 is derived from NB 18, but it has hybrid drive (parallel hybrid drive unit from Allison allows accumulation of braking energy, which is then used for start-up by two electric motors built into Automatic transmission.
In Czech Republic are also produced trolleybuses SOR TNB 18 and Škoda 31Tr SOR in Škoda Transportation, which are based on SOR NB 18 bodies.
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