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̈ IC BUS ̈ GM- FLEET & COMMERCIAL On display with a Supreme Senator SII body, GM's Express chassis has a 3.73 rear axle ratio, 14,200 pound gross vehicle weight and is powered by a Duramax Diesel 6.6 liter V8 engine with a six-speed heavy duty automatic transmission. The Shuttle Bus Package includes chrome appearance package, tilt/cruise, soft mount donuts, auxiliary rear heat provisions, and stop/turn signal circuits. www.gmfleet.com With an all-in-one proprietary design, the AC Series is powered by a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine and an Allison 1000 Series transmission. It is available in lengths up to 25 feet and gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 16,500 pounds to 19,500 pounds. With a passenger capacity of 30 passengers, the AC Series is ideal for tour and charter operations, hotel and rental car shuttles, paratransit operations or public transportation. www.icbus.com ̈ LAFRANCE INDUSTRIES LaFrance's New Wave Collection of motorcoach fabrics' patterns and colors ofer a sophisticated look that have not previously been available for motorcoach interiors. The style ofers an appearance of luxury and comfort in a very durable and high performance fabric. Like all LaFrance fabrics, the New Wave Collection is made in the U.S. The collection is available in five attractive color schemes. www.lafranceindustries.mvmills.com ̈ LIGHTNING HYBRIDS Lightning Hybrids, an innovative manufacturing company based in Loveland, Colo., hosted a ride along in its new hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus. The retrofit hydraulic hybrid system delivers up to 40% improvement in fuel economy, made possible by regenerating braking energy — and it has more power for acceleration and stopping. The Lightning Hybrids retrofit hydraulic hybrid demo system for BusCon was applied to a 2012 Ford E-450 from Davey Coach. www.lightninghybrids.com ̈ MICRO BIRD INC. Micro Bird Inc., a joint venture company between Blue Bird and Girardin, designs and manufactures a complete line of shuttle and transit buses for up to 25 passengers. The MB-II cutaway on display was built on a Ford E-350 chassis and featured a wheelchair lift. Micro Bird also ofers a propane-powered option. www.microbird.com JANUARY 2013 mETRO mAGAZINE > 37