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MAY 2013

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's 2013 Bus Showcase www.novabus.com NOVA BUS Available in transit, suburban and shuttle applications, the Nova LFS is designed for productivity, yet provides a unique rider experience. Its interior layout can be adapted to suit your specific needs, emphasizing accessibility and passenger flow. Meanwhile, the LFS' unique design, exclusive stainless steel structure and composite outside skin panels contribute to reducing its lifecycle cost. SPECIFICATIONS Plattsburg, N.Y. ❯ Length: 40 ft. ❯ Height: 124 in. (ULSD); 128 in. (Hybrid); 134.5 in. (Natural Gas with AC) ❯ Wheelbase: Front to rear axle: 244 in. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 80 ❯ Fuel Capacity: 125 gal. (ULSD); 82 gal. or 125 gal. (hybrid); 18.765 SFC (natural gas) ❯ Fuel Options: Clean diesel; diesel hybridelectric; natural gas ❯ Transmission: ZF, Allison, Voith, BAE Systems ❯ Engine: Cummins ❯ Floor: Low ❯ Brakes: ABS all-wheel disc with traction control www.proterra.com PROTERRA Proterra's American-made EcoRide BE35 is the only heavy-duty electric transit bus ever to pass Altoona testing, setting records for fuel efficiency and quietness. Offering the smallest carbon footprint on the market, the BE35 currently meets all FTA 2030 preferred electric drive vehicle requirements. The BE35 also has the lowest operating cost per mile and total cost of ownership of any bus. The BE35 charges on-route in 10 minutes and is designed to run 200-plus miles per day at up to 30 miles per charge. A finance package is available to defer upfront costs. SPECIFICATIONS Greenville, S.C. ❯ Length: 34 ft. 9 in. ❯ Height: 134 in. ❯ GVWR: 38,000 lbs. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 35 seated, 62 total ❯ Wheelbase: 236.5 in. ❯ Headroom: 90 in. ❯ Transmission, Engine Options: 200kw peak permanent magnet drive motor; Proterra two-speed EV transmission; roof mounted cooling package including surge tank, test port and electric fans EMO pumps; ZF AV 132 drive axle ❯ Battery capacity: 72 kW ❯ Floor: Height 16.5 in. ❯ Brakes: Knorr front and rear disc, Bendix ABS, pneumatic system, including air electric compressor, air dryer, tanks and service ports 72 < mETRO mAGAZINE MAY 2013 metro-magazine.com

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