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MAY 2013

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2013 Bus Showcase www.newflyer.com NEW FLYER The New Flyer MiDi is a medium-sized, low-floor bus available in 30-foot and 35-foot lengths. It is ideal for medium-duty transit, community shuttle services and connecting passengers to high frequency transit routes. The streamlined design of the MiDi offers passengers excellent accessibility with one or two doors, a 1:6-slope wheelchair ramp and greater maneuverability. Its purpose-built, weight optimized steel chassis and aluminum body structure provides durability and a lighter, more fuel efficient bus. SPECIFICATIONS Winnipeg, Manitoba; St. Cloud, Minn. ❯ Length: 30 ft., 35 ft. ❯ Roof Height: 9 ft. 5 in. (HVAC not included) ❯ Curb Weight: 18,500 lbs.; 19,500 lbs. ❯ Wheelbase: 13 ft. 7 in.; 18 ft. 7 in. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 35 seated; 33 standees ❯ Fuel Capacity: 70 gal. ❯ Fuel Options: Diesel ❯ Transmission: Allison B300R 6-speed ❯ Engine: Cummins ISB diesel, 250 HP ❯ Brakes: 4-wheel disc (pneumatic) www.nabusind.com NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES The BRT model utilizes a highly-curved and raked front mask, which blends into a raised roof, providing an "attic" space between the ceiling and the roof. This space is able to accommodate rooftop HVAC, natural gas storage, or hybrid inverters and energy storage systems. With NABI brand BRT vehicles, equipment is all stored under the smooth and uncluttered roofline. The 60-foot BRT also includes a seamless, singlepiece front windshield and destination sign, as well as stylized mirrors. NABI also offers its BRT styling in a 42-foot length (Model 42-BRT). SPECIFICATIONS Anniston, Ala. ❯ Length: 60 ft. ❯ Height: 137 in. ❯ GVWR: 69,420 lbs. ❯ Wheelbase: 239 in., 279 in. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 63 seated ❯ Headroom: 97 in. ❯ Fuel Capacity: 150 gal. (diesel), 26,716 (CNG-SCF) ❯ Fuel Options: Diesel, diesel hybridelectric, CNG ❯ Transmission: Allison, ZF ❯ Engine: Cummins ❯ Floor: Low ❯ Brakes: Air disc, s-cam MAY 2013 mETRO mAGAZINE > 71

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