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BUSCON 2012 EXHIBITORS ̈ SUPREME CORP. The P/S2 cutaway is built on a Freightliner S2C chassis and features rugged steel cage sidewalls to battle difcult road conditions and eliminate exterior noise. It is available in multiple plan oferings to accommodate up to 41 passengers, with interior surfaces that are both stain- and scratch-resistant for added durability. www.supremecorp.com ̈ TEMSA The 30-passenger TS30 features an integral stainless steel moncoque chassis, giving it greater structural integrity and durability than an body-on-chassis style bus. Similar to the Temsa TS35, it pairs a Cummins engine with an Allison transmission and features three-point seat belts. Additional features include LED interior and exterior lighting, a Thermo King X-700 A/C system and overhead parcel racks. www.temsa.com ̈ TRANSIT AND PARATRANSIT CO. TAPTCO recently created the most comprehensive, systematic, integrated training courses for transit and paratransit drivers. The courses include 28 high-quality video-based presentations, classroom facilitator guides, behindthe-wheel instructor guides, operator study guides and operator training progress charts. Courses include the Transit Operator Development Course, the Paratransit Operator Development Course and the Trainer Certification Process. www.taptco.com ̈ TURTLE TOP Coming in at 45-feet in length and 102 inches wide, Turtle Top's Odyssey XLT is built on a Freightliner chassis and seats up to 35 passengers. The vehicle on display at BusCon featured Jensen's multimedia radio/DVD player with Bluetooth and GPS capabilities, Voyager observation camera and 12-volt LED monitor. www.turtletop.com ̈ VEHICLE PRODUCTION GROUP The new MV-1 LX, specifically built for disabled passengers, comes with a standard Ford V-8 gas engine, but is also available with a Ford V-8 CNG engine. Features include a power ramp with lighted, anti-skid surface and raised side barriers, a wheelchair securement and restraint system, and an enhanced radio package that will eventually include a rear backup camera system. The vehicle is assembled at the former Hummer plant in Mishawaka, Ind. www.vpgautos.com 42 < mETRO mAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 metro-magazine.com