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BUSCON 2012 EXHIBITORS ̈ ELDORADO NATIONAL ElDorado's Advantage cutaway on display was built on a Ford E-450 and featured state of the art lightweight materials to increase payload capacity and improve fuel efciency and brake life. The vehicle also features better handling characteristics and a softer ride for exceptional passenger comfort, according to company ofcials. The company also displayed its Aero Elite, the Passport HD cutaway and the AXess. www.enconline.com ̈ FEDERAL COACH The Premier is built on a Freightliner chassis and is available with a wheelbase of 270 inches or 305 inches. It is powered by a Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine and ofers LCD flat screens, painted skirts, backup camera and alarm, LED lighting and large touring windows. The Premier provides seating from 39 passengers with two wheelchairs, plus driver, to 44 passengers, plus driver. www.federalcoachbus.com ̈ FREEDMAN SEATING CO. The Go Seat is designed for easy customization and shipped "option ready," giving operators the flexibility to quickly add accessories in the field. Features include a slim design and modern styling as well as LockN-Go cushions that snap in and out. The Go Seat is available in mid-high and high back models in rigid, recliner, foldaway and flip variations. www.freedmanseating.com ̈ FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. Available in several horsepower ratings with up to 300 hp and 660 pound-foot torque, the MB-65 pairs a Cummins engine with an Allison transmission, and now, ofers Airtex air suspension as an additional option. In addition, the durable, heavy-duty steel frame rails are available in wheelbases ranging up to 276 inches and designed to reduce flex, road vibration and bowing for a coach that delivers a comfortable, quiet ride. The company also displayed the S2C chassis with a cab. www.freightlinerchassis.com ̈ GLAVAL BUS The Entourage is built on a Ford F-550 super duty chassis with a Ford 6.7-liter diesel engine. Also available with a Ford Gas 6.8 liter gas engine, the vehicle features a gross vehicle weight of up to 19,500 pounds, seats up to 33 passengers and a large fullview curb window for greater visibility. Glaval also displayed the Concord II, the Titan II low-floor cutaway and the Legacy, which is now available with a 102-inch width. www.glavalbus.com 36 < mETRO mAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 metro-magazine.com