Model: Orion VII HEV 07.501
Engine: Cummins ISB
Transmission: BAE Systems HybriDrive
1000-1149 were delivered in 2006. These were the first HEVs ever to be delivered to the TTC.
Due to the unsatisfactory performance of the Sealed-Lead Acid (SLA) batteries they were delivered with, their batteries are being converted to Lithium-Ion batteries at MTB.
1133 had Aries seats installed as a prototype - as no future purchases have them, it seems to have been unsuccessful. 1062 was the prototype for replacing the SLA batteries for Lithium Ion batteries, and therefore has a more square enclosure.
Retirements:
Malvern: Flyer D901, GM New LookWilson: GM New Look
Division Histories:
Arrow: All 150 units were originally delivered to Arrow. Their arrival at Arrow allowed the S50EGR VIIs to be concentrated at Birchmount and Eglinton. Currently, only 1000-1049 remain at Arrow, as they were traded to Malvern and Wilson for NGs, many of which went to Mount Dennis. The extra space at Arrow now allowed them to accept more deliveries.Malvern: A few units in the 113x series were lent to Malvern for training in mid-2007, as they would be receiving the new 1200-1423 order. Units 1100-1149 were transfered in November 2008 in exchange for 50 NG units.
Wilson: Wilson recieved 1050-1099 in exchange for 25 diesel units (7900-7924) for Arrow and a number of NGs and New Looks that were moved to Mount Dennis.
Recommended Sightings: 60, 85, 106, 108
Although the series is evenly split between the 3 divisions, these routes tend to have more than others.
