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A14 BUS OPS APRIL 2014 METRO-MAGAZINE.COM Micro Bird Inc. Drummondville, Quebec Model: SRW DLX Length: 21 in. to 26 in. Wheelbase(s): 138 in., 190 in. GVWR: 10,050 lbs. to 14,500 lbs. Passengers: Up to 25 Features: Five- or six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc, f exible f oor plans, lap and shoulder belt seating Options: Ford or Chevy chassis, propane, 5.4L to 6.8L engines www.blue-bird.com Mobility Ventures LLC Model: MV-1 Wheelbase(s): 122 in. Length: 205 in. Passengers: 5 Engine: Ford 4.6L EFI V8 2V Features: The world's f rst purpose-built, universally accessible vehicle, no conversions necessary, powered in-f oor ramp www.mv-1.us Sprinter Vans Ladson, S.C. Specifications Model: Freightliner MiniBus Length: 24 ft. 1 in. Wheelbase(s): 170 in. Passengers: Up to 18 Engine: BlueTEC SCR diesel 4-cylinder or V6 Features: Tall interior height of over six feet, plenty of cabin room, seven- speed 7G-Tronic transmission, 38-inch outward opening door, low step-in heights, wide range of seating conf gurations www.sprintervansusa.com Starcraft Bus Goshen, Ind. Model: Allstar Length: 20 ft. to 25 ft. Height: 9 ft., 8 in. Wheelbase(s): 138 in. to 190 in. Passengers: Up to 25 Chassis: Ford E-350 or 450, Chevy 3500 or 4500 Fuel Options: Gas, diesel Features: Fully-welded steel cage construction that meets all applicable FMVSS require- ments, "Starview" drivers' visibility window in front of entry door, electric actuated passenger entry door with full length glass, black powder coated steel rear bumper Options: Interior and exterior LED lighting, various luggage conf gurations, passenger area rear heat and A/C, passenger grab rails, wheelchair lifts and securement systems www.starcraftbus.com Temsa/CH Bus Sales Faribault, Minn. Model: TS 35 Length: 35 ft. Wheelbase(s): 218.1 in. Passengers: 40, plus restroom Engine: Cummins ISL 345 HP-EPA 13 Features: B500 transmission, integral monocoque design with stain- less steel construction, high performance A/C system, 154 U.S. gal. fuel tank capacity with 10 U.S. gal. DEF tank capacity, LED interior and exterior lights Options: REI A/V 15-in. monitors, Alcoa Durabright wheels, 110-volt outlets with USB, leather seats, wood-grain rubber f oor www.temsaglobal.com www.chbussales.com Turtle Top Inc. New Paris, Ind. Model: Odyssey Length: 45 ft. Passengers: up to 51 Engine: Cummins Transmission: Allison 3000 Features: Sophisticated styling, luxury amenities, Freightliner M2-106 chassis, ABS air brakes and a spacious 133 in. height, 50 gal. fuel capacity (two tanks) www.turtletop.com Winnebago Forest City, Iowa Specifications Model: Metro Link Length: 25 ft, 28 ft. Wheelbase(s): 158 in., 200 in. Passengers: Varies by f oor plan, length Features: One piece f berglass roof, fully welded tubular steel frame- work, high-gloss f berglass sidewalls, large "frameless" windows www.wgotransit.com V E H I C L E S H O W C A S E M E T B u s O p s _ s h o w c a s e 1 4 . i n d d A 1 4 METBusOps_showcase14.indd A14 3 / 1 8 / 1 4 1 1 : 0 3 A M 3/18/14 11:03 AM