BRT Vehicle Catalog - the National Bus Rapid Transit Institute

PrefaceThis report was prepared by Weststart-CALSTART. Weststart-CALSTART is a nonprofitorganization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advancedtransportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen ourdependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming, and create jobs. CALSTART, Inc. isthe California operating division of Weststart-CALSTART. The data contained in thisreport includes public information and/or information provided by other organizations.Website and contact information is provided with each description as a source of moredetailed information.AcknowledgementsThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Mobility Innovation, sponsored theeffort to compile data for this report. CALSTART would like to acknowledge thecontributions in time and data from original equipment manufacturers and suppliers thatmade this report possible.3

About This DocumentWestStart-CALSTART, in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), isplaying a vital role in the mainstreaming of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the United Stateswith a strong focus on new vehicle concepts, vehicle development strategies, andvehicles that are cleaner, quieter, and more fuel-efficient. The intent of this document isto disseminate information on currently available clean transportation bus transit vehiclesand their drive systems for potential use in BRT service. This updated report wasdeveloped with the knowledge and assistance of the FTA, manufacturers and suppliers.Vehicles. The vehicle section of this document contains summary information aboutvehicles offered for BRT service by various bus manufacturers, both U.S. and foreign.The vehicles are organized by a convention developed in another FTA document,“Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision Making” (FTA-VA-26-7222-2004.1,August 2004). That report provides the latest information about each of the six BRTelements, including buses, their costs, and their potential impact on ridership, capacity,system performance, safety, security, and image. The CBRT describes the buses forBRT service in the following categories of 1) conventional standard, 2) stylized standard,3) conventional articulated, 4) stylized articulated and 5) specialized BRT vehicles.This convention focuses on the exterior image and interior amenities that make thevehicles suitable for BRT service. The same convention is used to organize the vehicleinformation in this document, with the addition of two more section on drivetrains (seebelow). The vehicle section has five subsections (standard, stylized standard,articulated, stylized articulated and specialized BRT vehicles) with vehicles in ascendingorder of length and manufacturers name.One page is presented for each vehicle providing an overview of key performanceparameters, features that are important to BRT service implementations and transitapplications or customers. Company web site and contact links are also provided as aconvenient research tool or to request additional information directly from the variousorganizations.This document represents a sampling of the vehicles offered for BRT service. As aresult, not all manufacturers and not all vehicles in BRT service applications are foundhere. The information contained here is gathered from manufacturers and/or publicsources. The absence of a specific vehicle description may be a result of insufficientinformation at the time of publication or a specific request by the manufacturer toexclude a vehicle in this sample. Conversely, the presence of a description is merely toinform and convey information and is not meant as an endorsement by Weststart-CALSTART or the FTA. From time-to-time, this document may be revised to add morevehicles or to update information as it is made public..Drive Systems. Additionally, there are two drive system sections in this documentupdate to highlight the clean fuel propulsion system options that are now showing up inbus manufacturer offerings. The first is focused on hybrid propulsion systems, and thesecond on natural gas engines. Pricing information for these systems are typicallyavailable from the bus manufacturers. This is just a sample, based on supplier inputsand will be revised from time to time to reflect the state of the industry.4

General Information about BRTFederal Transit Administration vision for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service reflects theFTA desire to “change America’s mind about transit.” An important ingredient of thischange is making transit a more desirable choice in American communities. The FTAstrives toward a public transit goal of increasing transit ridership. Its successes to dateshows that BRT can share a significant place in public transit overall. The bus vehiclesare an important element of BRT in promoting public transportation systemimprovements, realizing economic and environmental benefits.Local communities must ultimately decide which BRT components meet their needs.Well-organized bus routes and good land use planning are important and go hand-inhand.Reducing actual and perceived travel time by transit is an essential element inattracting new riders, along with clear customer information, easy and safe access tostops, as well as clean and comfortable places to wait for transit. Having service that isboth frequent and reliable throughout the day means reduced waiting times, whichmakes short trips by transit more attractive.Many American Communities deploying Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) are endeavoring toraise the level, the quality, and the image of the bus. As a result, the bus design,appearance, and amenities are changing. The information contained in this documentprovides a sampling of the vehicles designs that are being deployed worldwide for BRTservice applications.As BRT allows us to rethink the transit system, it also allows us to rethink the bus. BRTbuses with low-emission fuel-efficient powertrains can be cleaner and quieter, offeringlower costs for increased service and more neighborhood flexibility. This compendiumendeavors to feature buses that can meet this promise. If you would like to comment onthe contents of this document or provide new vehicle information, please send an emailto Fred Silver at fsilver@weststart.org.5

ered, the one we are especially concerned with is whether the response to the treatmentis homogeneous across individuals or heterogeneous. Typically, we do not expect allindividuals to be affected by a policy intervention in exactly the same way - there willbe heterogeneity in the impact across individuals.Consequently, there are differentpotential questions that evaluation methods attempt to answer, the most commonlyconsidered being the average effect on individuals of a certain type. This includes awide range of parameters such as the population average treatment effect (ATE), whichwould be the outcome if individuals were assigned at random to treatment, the averageeffect on individuals that were assigned to treatment (TTE), the effect of treatmenton agents that are indifferent to participation, which is the marginal version of the localaverage treatment effect(LATE)discussedbelow,ortheeffect of treatment on theuntreated (TU) which is typically an interesting measure for decisions about extendingsome treatment to a group that was formerly excluded from treatment. Under thehomogeneous treatment effect assumption all these measures are identical, but this isclearly not true when treatment effects depend on individual’s characteristics. From nowonwards, except if explicitly mentioned, anywhere we discuss heterogeneous treatmenteffects the analysis pertains the TTE parameter.To make things more precise, suppose there is a policy reform or intervention at timek for which we want to measure the impact on some outcome variable, Y . This outcomeisassumedtodependonasetofexogenousvariables,X, the particular relationshipbeing dependent on the participation status in each period t.Let D be a dummyvariable representing the treatment status, assuming the value 1 if the agent has beentreated and 0 otherwise. The outcome’s equations can be generically represented asfollows,Yit 1 = gt 1 (X i )+Uit1Yit 0 = gt 0 (X i )+Uit0 (2.1)where the superscript stands for the treatment status and the subscripts i and t identifythe agent and the time period, respectively.The functions g 0 and g 1 represent the6

40 Foot Standard NABI 40 LFWStep low-floor bus with standard transit configuration body and amenities, 35’ availableDimensionsLength 40 ftWidth 102 inHeight 116 inCurb Weight28,500 lbsPrice$300,000 to $340,000Capacity, Floor and Doors Seats – 40 transit and suburbanconfigurations available Standees – 30 Front or rear door wheelchair ramp Two wheelchair positions Low floor entry/exit at all doorsComfort Items and AmenitiesInterior/exterior noise 75/79 dBAElectronic climate controlWindows – Non-opening bottom, topventilation openingElectronics OptionsPropulsion and Fuel GPS, AVL Diesel DDC, Caterpillar Automatic Passenger Counting Natural Gas Cummins Destination Signs Voice MessagingFuel Economy Storage Video Surveillance Onboard Diagnostics ULSD 3.3 – 3.5 mpg 125 gal Vehicle Monitoring CNG – 8 roof tanks Transit Signal Priority LNG 0.68–1.27 mi/lb 2 rear tanks Electrically-welded integral monocoque constructionConstruction Mild or stainless steel structure with bonded FRP sheet roof Stainless steel side skins and non-hinged skirt panelsCustomers Los Angeles County MTA – Metro Rapid BRT NetworkWebsite: www.nabiusa.comRevised: June, 2006Contact: bussales@nabiusa.com7

40 Foot Standard Orion VIIStep low-floor bus with transit configuration body, amenities, hybrid-electric or CNGLengthWidthDimensions40 ft101.8 inHeight 132 in, 135 inHybrid, CNGCurb Weight30,500 lbsPrice$525,000 to $550,000 Hybrid$325,000 to $350,000 CNGCapacity, Floor and Doors Seats – 44 (or 37 with twowheelchair positions) Standees – 34 Front or rear door wheelchairramp Low floor entry/exit at all doorsElectronics Options GPS, AVL Automatic Passenger Counting Destination Signs – LED Voice/Visual Messaging Video Surveillance Onboard Diagnostics Vehicle Monitoring LED Exterior Lighting – standard I/O Multiplexed electrical system –standardConstructionCustomersWebsite: www.orionbus.comRevised: July, 2006Comfort Items and AmenitiesAPTA spec Interior/Exterior NoiseThermo King/Carrier HVACRed Dot front heater/defrosterWindows – Opening with Pillar CoversOptional overhead luggage storageVacuum/Thermal Formed Panel TrimFull Air RidePropulsion and Fuel Hybrid: Cummins ISB 5.9LBAE Systems HybridriveGenset & AC Traction Motor Natural Gas: Cummins C8.3 GDeere 6081Fuel Storage ULSD 100 gal CNG up to 8 SCI tanks, 22000 SCFIntegral ConstructionMild or stainless steel structureAluminum or fiberglass skins, exterior rubrailsHybrid – San Francisco MUNI; Toronto TTC;NYC MTACNG – Numerous Locations in U.S.Contact: sales@orionbus.com8

40 Foot Stylized New Flyer Invero D40iAdvanced features with panoramic windows, comfortable ride, and passenger amenitiesDimensionsLengthWidth41 ft102 inHeight 126 in(with rear mount HVAC)Curb Weight27,600 lbsPriceCall for QuoteCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats – 44 (90% forward facing) Perimeter seating available Standees – 46 Patented 2 stage wheelchair ramp Low floor at all doors, step rear Plug Slide Front and Rear DoorsComfort Items and AmenitiesInterior/exterior noise to 70 dBAAC, warm wall and floor heat4 way panoramic windowsPatented interior lighting systemCommuter-style, high-back seatsLuggage AccommodationsElectronics OptionsPropulsion and FuelGPS, AVLAutomatic Passenger CountingLuminator Destination SignsOnboard Routing/Travel Time/StopVoice MessagingVideo SurveillanceOnboard DiagnosticsVehicle MonitoringTransit Signal PriorityAutomatic Guidance ReadyConstruction Diesel (Allison) Diesel Hybrid-Electric (Allison) Gasoline Hybrid-Electric (ISE)Fuel –– Economy –– Storage ULSD 4.4 mpg 1 floor tank ULSD H-E 5.1 mpg 1 floor tank Gas H-E 4.5 mpg 1 floor tankWelded monocoque carbon steel using hightensile steel plate and tubingPhenolic balsa core fiberglass floorCustomers and Applications Ottawa, ON; Aspen, CO; Everett, WAWebsite: www.newflyer.comContact: buses@newflyer.comRevised: June, 200610

40-Foot StylizedNova LFSLow-floor with exterior graphic body and amenitiesCapacity, Floor and Doors Seats – up to 49, variousconfigurations Standees – 32 Capacity – 81 Two ultra-wide doors Wheelchair ramps Low floor entry/exit at all doors ADA compliantDimensionsLengthWidthHeight40 ft102 in123 inCurb Weight27,000 lbsPriceCall for QuoteComfort Items and AmenitiesModern and attractive stylingSpacious and efficient interiorComfortable seating and lightingLarge panoramic windowsHigh quality materials and finishesOptimal visibility through one-piece windshieldwith upper tinted sun-guardHeating and/or air conditioningComes in transit, suburban and shuttleElectronics OptionsAutomatic passenger counterOn-board video surveillanceFront, side and rear destinationsignsPublic Address SystemErgonomic driver areaAudio/video systemConstructionCustomersPropulsion and Fuel Diesel Cummins ISL 8.3 L (280/250 hp)FuelStorage ULSD 125 galDurable stainless steel structure for longerlifetimeBody – fiber-glass outer shellHigh impact thermoplastic skirt-panelsVarious Canadian and American transitagenciesWebsite: www.novabus.comContact: novabus.sales@volvo.comRevised: June, 200613

42 Foot Standard NABI 42 BRTBRT-stylized, composite floor and environmentally-friendlyDimensionsLength 40 ftWidth 102 inHeight 137 inCurb Weight30,980 lbsPrice$375,000 to $525,000Capacity, Floor and Doors Seats – 43 Standees – 32 Two doors, wheelchair rampaccessible on either Two wheelchair positions Composite floorComfort Items and AmenitiesInterior/exterior – compliant with SBPGElectronic climate controlWindows – Non-opening bottom, top ventilationopeningFrameless windows, full-height door glazing,single piece front windshield.Electronics OptionsGPS, AVLAutomatic visual messagingVoice messagingVideo surveillanceOnboard diagnosticsVehicle monitoringTransit Signal PriorityConstructionPropulsion and FuelDiesel, CNG, LNG, diesel-electricCaterpillar, Cummins, John DeereFuel Economy Storage ULSD – 125 gal CNG – 19.748 SCF LNG – 204 galMonocoque constructionMild steel structure with aluminum side skinsEnclosed roof cavity conceals rooftopequipmentCustomers BRT Transit Property CustomersWebsite: www.nabiusa.comRevised: June, 2006Contact: bussales@nabiusa.com14

40 Foot Stylized Standard Gillig 41 BRTStep low-floor with transit body, amenities, plus hybrid drive economy and performance.DimensionsLength 41 ft, 35ft, 29 ftWidth102 inHeight 115 to 132 inCurb Weight28,500 to 29,500 lbs.Price$325,000 to $525,000Capacity, Floor & DoorsComfort Items and Amenities 41 (seated) Interior Exterior Noise Level (73.5 to 20-30 (standing)77.0/73.5 to 75.0) Transit, perimeter, forward facing Fully automatic & environmentally friendly Ramp, restraints, signage,climate controlannouncements LED signage Step low-floor Two doors (one-sided)Electronics OptionsFuel and Propulsion GPS, AVL, APC Conventional hybrid Video surveillance Cummins (Allison) EP Hybrid Drive System Onboard diagnostics Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Vehicle monitoring Transit Signal PriorityFuel - Economy - Storage Magnetic guidance in development ULSD 4.0 mpg 125 gal. Collision avoidance Modified monocoqueConstruction Stainless steel and aluminum Quick change skirt panels Kansas City MAX HARTline (FL)Customers and Applications Denver RTD Palm Trans (FL) LYNX (FL) TANK (KY)Website: www.gillig.com Contacts: bmacleod@gillig.comRevised: June, 200615

3.0 Conventional Articulated Vehicles16

60 Foot Conventional Articulated NABI 60 LFWStep low floor high capacity bus with conventional body design and customer styled liveryDimensionsLengthWidthHeight60 ft102 in116 inCurb Weight42,800 lbsCapacity, Floor and Doors Seats – 62 Standees – 31 Total capacity – 93 passengers Two doors, third door optional Choice of door width and type Front or rear door wheelchairramp Two wheelchair positions Low floor entry/exit at all doorsElectronics Options GPS, AVL Destination sign/location selection Automatic passenger counter Automatic stop announcement Automatic vehicle monitoring Conventional public address On-board video surveillance Multiplex, programmable system Onboard diagnostics, LED displayConstructionCustomersWebsite: www.nabiusa.comRevised: June, 2006Price$525,000 to $725,000Comfort Items and AmenitiesHVAC selections availableElectronic climate controlWindows openable top only, bottom only, fullheightor non-openableStainless steel stanchion systemSelectable seat and floor stylesStylized front maskFluorescent Passenger LightingFuel and Propulsion Diesel Caterpillar, Cummins Natural Gas Cummins Diesel Hybrid-Electric Caterpillar, CumminsFuel – Economy – Storage ULSD TBD 125 gal CNG TBD TBDStructure coating: internal anti-corrosion,external epoxyElectrical welded stainless steel structurewith stainless steel side skins and weldedsteel-sheet roof, FRP end capsChicago Transit Authority – regular routeserviceContact: bussales@nabiusa.com17

60 Foot Articulated New Flyer DE60LFStep low floor bus with conventional styling, diesel hybrid-electric drive and amenitiesDimensionsLength 61 ftWidth102 inHeight 132 in(with roof mount battery pack)Curb Weight43,700 lbsPriceCall for QuoteCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats - 62 (forward facing) Perimeter seating available Standees - 53 Flip out wheelchair ramp Low floor at all doors, rear riser Up to 3 Slide and Glide DoorsElectronics Options GPS, AVL Automatic Passenger Counting Luminator Destination Signs Onboard Routing/Travel Time/Stop Voice Messaging Video Surveillance Onboard Diagnostics Vehicle Monitoring Transit Signal Priority Automatic Guidance ReadyComfort Items and Amenities 5.1 mpg in revenue service Up to 40% better mileage than diesel alone 50% reduction in NOx 90% reduction in PM, CO, HC Quiet, smooth take off Perfect for BRT Lite applicationsPropulsion and Fuel Diesel Allison, ZF, Voith Diesel Hybrid-Electric Allison EP50 with 330hp CAT C9 Gasoline Hybrid-Electric ISEFuel – Economy – Storage ULSD 3.8 mpg 1 floor tank ULSD H-E 5.1 mpg 1 floor tankConstruction Welded monocoque carbon steel using hightensile steel plate and tubing Seattle, WA (King County) Seattle, WA (Sound Transit)Customers and Applications Albuquerque, NM (Albuquerque Transit) Honolulu, HI (The Bus)Website: www.newflyer.comRevised: June, 2006Contact: buses@newflyer.com18

4.0 Stylized Articulated Vehicles19

60 Foot Standard NABI 60 BRTBRT-stylized, 60’ low-floor articulated busDimensionsLength 60 ftWidth 102 inHeight 137 inCurb Weight47,200 lbsCapacity, Floor and Doors Seats - 62 Standees - 30 Composite, low-floor Low-floor entry all doors Wheelchair ramp in front, up to 3wheelchair securement positionsPrice$650,000 to $850,000Comfort Items and AmenitiesInterior/exterior – compliant with SBPGElectronic climate controlWindows – bonded or clamp-inFrameless windows, full-height door glazing,single piece front windshield.Electronics Options GPS, AVL Automatic visual messaging Voice messaging Video surveillance Onboard diagnostics Vehicle monitoring Transit Signal PriorityConstructionCustomersWebsite: www.nabiusa.comRevised: June, 2006Propulsion and FuelDiesel, CNG, LNG, diesel-electricCaterpillar, CumminsFuel Economy Storage ULSD – 125 gal CNG – 27,000 SCF LNG – 204 galMonocoque constructionMild steel structure with aluminum side skinsEnclosed roof cavity conceals rooftopequipmentLA Orange Line dedicated BRT route andMetro Rapid routesRTPA, City o Mesa, AZFoothill Transit, West Covina, CAContact: bussales@nabiusa.com20

60 Foot Stylized Articulated New Flyer DE60LF-BRTStep low-floor bus with advanced styling, diesel electric drive and amenitiesDimensionsLength 61 ftWidth 102 inHeight 136 in(with roof mount battery pack)Curb Weight43,700 lbsPriceCall for QuoteCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats – 47 to 53 (75% forward facing) Perimeter seating available Standees - 53 Flip out wheelchair ramp Low floor at all doors, rear riser 3 to 5 Slide and Glide DoorsElectronics Options GPS, AVL Automatic Passenger Counting Luminator Destination Signs Onboard Routing/Travel Time/Stop Voice Messaging Video Surveillance Onboard Diagnostics Vehicle Monitoring Transit Signal Priority Automatic Guidance ReadyComfort Items and Amenities5.1 mpg fuel economy with HybridUp to 40% better mileage than dieselalone 50% reduction in NOx 90% reduction in PM, CO, HC Quiet, smooth take off Also available in 40 ft configurationPropulsion and Fuel Diesel (Allison, ZF, Voith) Diesel Hybrid-Electric (Allison EP50 with330 hp CAT C9) Gasoline Hybrid-Electric (ISE)Fuel – Economy – Storage ULSD 3.8 mpg 1 floor tank ULSD H-E 5.1 mpg 1 floor tankConstructionCustomers and ApplicationsWebsite: www.newflyer.comRevised: June, 2006Welded monocoque carbon steel usinghigh tensile steel plate and tubingLane Transit (Eugene, OR)Greater Cleveland RTA (Cleveland, OH)Contact: buses@newflyer.com21

61 Foot Stylized Articulated Van Hool AG300Full low-floor bus with European styling and a rear door for rapid boarding and alightingDimensionsLength 60 ft 6.6 inWidth 102 inHeight 134 inCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats – 45 (+ 4 folding seats) –forward facing Standees – 57 Flip out wheelchair ramp Full low floor and at all doors 4 Doors – 1, 3 and 4 pivot in,center wide door 2 opens outCurb Weight38,720 lbsPriceCall for QuoteComfort Items and AmenitiesElectric open-assist doors, touch sensitiveexterior controlsLED Multi-color Destination SignsInterior route map w/super stopsSmart Card readers, all-door boardingLarge windows all four sidesDoor 2 Wide with wheel chair access (rampless than 2° all curb heights)Large, open standing areas improvespassenger circulationElectronics OptionsGPS, AVL - Location IDProof of payment card readersMulti-color Head SignsPublic Address MessagingTraffic Light ControllerLCD Dashboards with integrateddiagnostics, multiplex electronicsConstructionFuel and Propulsion ULSD Cummins ISL 330 bhp, ZF RearAxle with offset, Voith D864.3transmission/integrated retarderFuel – Economy – Storage ULSD – 115 gal floor tankElectrically welded/stainless steelCustomers and Applications AC Transit – BRTWebsite: www.vanhool.comRevised: June, 2006Fiberglass-reinforced polyester front/rearAircraft aluminum roof, galvanized walls,stainless skirtsContact: bborwege@abc-companies.com22

5.0 BRT Specialized Vehicles23

60 Foot Specialized BRT APTS Phileas 60Full low-floor bus with European exterior/interior styling and magnetic guidance systemDimensionsLength 60.5 ftWidth 100 inHeight 123 inCurb Weight35,300 lbsPriceCall for QuoteCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats - 29 (forward facing) Standees - 111 (6 passengers/m2) Full low-floor (100%) 3 doors, on one side, or 6 doors onboth sidesComfort Items and AmenitiesFuturistic and innovative stylingFully guided as tram or manually driven asbusSpacious and flexible interior (seats,doors)High quality passenger information,audible and visual systemsFlexibility, large doors both sidesFully independent suspensionLow interior and exterior noise levelsAll-wheel steeringElectronics OptionsGPS, AVL, APC, TSP, SurveillanceElectronic fare paymentElectronic automatic guidance until50 mph with magnetic markersAutomatic precision dockingAll-wheel steeringFuel and PropulsionULSDGM-Allison Parallel Hybrid–Electric DriveSystemFuel economy is at least 25% greater thanconventional European buses due to itshybrid element and light weightconstructionConstructionCustomers and ApplicationsWebsite: www.apts-phileas.comRevised: June, 2006Lightweight corrosion-resistant monocoquebodyLightweight modular sandwich compositeRegion of Eindhoven, Netherlands – BRTRegion of Douai, FranceLicense agreement with South KoreaContact: apts.info@apts-phileas.com24

60 Foot Specialized BRT Irisbus CIVISFull low-floor bus with European exterior/ interior styling and optical guidance systemDimensionsLength 60 ftWidth 100 inHeight 134 inCurb Weight47,300 lbsPrice$980,000Capacity, Floor & Doors• Seats - 27 (forward and perimeter)• Standees - 90 (4 passengers/m2)• Flip out wheelchair ramp• Full low floor• 4 wide doors, on one sideComfort Items and Amenities• Exterior noise level 83 dBA• Large, panoramic windows on 4 sides• Spacious interior, modern Malanite trim• High comfort seating• High quality passenger information,audible and visual systems• Level board platforms at all doors• Enclosed tubular lightingElectronics Options• GPS, AVL• Automatic Passenger Counting• Destination Signs• Onboard Routing/Travel Time/StopVisual and Voice Messaging• Video Surveillance• Onboard Diagnostics• Vehicle Monitoring• Transit Signal Priority• Siemens Optical GuidanceConstructionFuel and Propulsion• Diesel Diesel-electric drive systemFuel - Economy - Storage• ULSD 2.4 mpg 125 gal tank• Stainless steel body frame• Lightweight fiberglass body panelsCustomers and Applications • Las Vegas, NV – BRTWebsite: www.irisbus.comRevised: 2006Contacts: info@irisbus.com25

80 Foot Specialized BRT APTS Phileas 80 & 85Full low-floor bus with European exterior/ interior styling and magnetic guidance systemLengthDimensions80 and 85ftWidth 100 inHeight 123 inCurb Weight47,600 lbsPriceCall for quoteCapacity, Floor & Doors Seats – 46 to 52 (forward facing) Standees – 125-133 (6 passengers/m 2 ) Full low floor (100%) 4 (one side) or 8 (two sides) doorsComfort Items and AmenitiesLow interior and exterior noiseFuturistic and innovative stylingSpacious interior feel, front axle underdriver and rear axle under the motorHigh quality passenger information,audible and visual systemsFlexibility, large doors both sidesFully independent suspensionElectronics Options GPS, AVL, APC, Video surveillance Transit signal priority Electronic fare payment Electronic automatic guidance until 50mph with magnetic markers Automatic precision docking All-wheel steering Precision dockingConstructionCustomers and ApplicationsWebsite: www.apts-phileas.comRevised: June, 2006Fuel and PropulsionULSDAllison Parallel Hybrid-ElectricFuel economy is at least 25% greater thancomparable European vehicles due tohybrid system and light weight body.Lightweight corrosion-resistantmonocoque bodyRegion of Eindhoven, Netherlands – BRTRegion of Douai, FranceLicense agreement with South KoreaContact: apts.info@apts-phileas.com26

62 Ft Stylized Articulated Wrightbus StreetCar RTVHybrid diesel-electric, multiple door-loading vehicle that creates a “wow” feelingDimensionsLengthWidthHeight61.5 ft99 in129 inCurb Weight30,500 lbsPrice$950,000 – 1,250,000Capacity, Floor and Doors Seats - 45 Flat floor 3 doors curb side, possible doorlocations on roadside 13 ½” floor height at doorsComfort Items and AmenitiesErgonomic driver’s interiorTinted, double-glazed windowsLED lightingPropulsion and FuelElectronics OptionsTraffic signal priorityOn-board fare machineryAVL & CCTVHybrid diesel-electricISECummins ISL engineFuel StorageTBDConstruction Bolted aluminum system Modular constructionCustomers RTC Las VegasWebsite: www.the-wright-group.com Contact: info@wright-bus.comRevised: June, 200627

6.0 Hybrid Propulsion Systems28

Allison Electric DrivesAllison E P SystemSix-component bus hybrid-electric drive improves performance, fuel economy, emissionsE V Drive UnitWeight 944 lbs (wet)System ControllersWeight 3.4 lbs eachDual Power InverterModuleWeight 165 lbsEnergy Storage UnitWeight 963 lbsTotal System Weight2080 lbsPerformance• 28% gradeability• Accelerate 35,000 lb 40 ft urban busto 30 mph in 11 seconds comparedto 23 seconds for a diesel poweredbus• Top speed governed to 65 mphApplications and Fuel Economy• 40 ft Transit & 60 ft articulated buses• Suburban coaches• 460 units in service• 5.5 mpg on CBD-14 duty cycleRange SelectorPush ButtonsOperating Characteristics• Parallel Hybrid-Electric drive system• E V Drive Unit blends power from twomotor/generators and thermal engine• Controllers process system and driverinputs to command propulsion• DPIM conditions and controls electricalenergy for transfer/storage between theEnergy Storage (ESS) and E V Drive UnitEmissions• CBD-14 cycle emission test with DPF• ULSD compare to conventional diesel• Further NOx & PM emission reductionsrealized with Allison E P System withany Clean Fuel EngineCustomers and Applications• Houston, TX (MTA Harris Cty)• St. Paul, MN (Metro)• Newark, NJ (NJT)• Hartford, CT (CT Transit)• Salt Lake City, UT (UTA)• Austin, TX (Capital Metro)• Seattle, WA (King County)• Seattle, WA (Sound Transit)• Orange County, CA (OCTA)• Portland, OR (Tri-Met)• Philadelphia, PA (SEPTA)• Norwalk, CA (Norwalk)Website: www.allisontransmission.com Contact: David Mikoryak 317-242-318Revised: June, 200629

BAE SystemsHybriDrive propulsion systemHybrid-electric system that improves performance, fuel economy, and emissionsGeneratorWeight 275 lbsTraction MotorWeight 450 lbsTraction Battery SystemWeight 3950 lbsHybrid Series OperationControl system module directs powerflow based on driver/system inputsEngine, controlled by the HybriDrivesystem, drives the generatorGenerator supplies electricity to thetraction motor and recharges thetraction battery systemTraction battery system stores energyand supplies power for accelerationTraction motor drives the wheels andacts as a generator to returndeceleration energy that recharges thebatteriesControl System ModuleWeight 215 lbsPerformanceOperating CharacteristicsTraction Motor: 250 hp continuous/320hp intermittent peak powerSpeed, acceleration customizableSeries hybrid-electric propulsionMechanically simple, no transmissionCummins 5.9 L ISB thermal engine,EPA-certifiedApplications and Fuel EconomyEmissionsTransit buses, other heavy dutyMore than 1,000 delivered or on order6.5 mpg on CBD-14 duty cycleULSDUp to 35% greater fuel efficiencyCustomers and Applications ULSD/DPF, CBD-14 cycle, versus diesel NOx emissions reduced > 50% PM reduced by 90% Lowers greenhouse gas emissionsToronto Transit CommissionMTA New York City TransitSan Francisco MUNIWebsite: www.hybridrive.com Contact: BAE Systems Platform Solutions 607-770-2000Revised: June, 200630

ISE Corporation ThunderVolt ® Hybrid TB40HG-BRT & TB60HD-BRTHybrid-electric system cradle & roof rack: improved performance, noise, fuel use, emissionsTypical SystemConfiguration:Gasoline orDiesel HybridCradle (gasolinehybrid shown)andRooftop EnergyStorage andCoolingSystems (notshown)VersionGeneralCharacteristicsGASOLINE HYBRID40-ft BRTDrive system type: Series HybridWeight: 3400 - 3700 lbsPackaging: Rear engine cradle assembly androof mounted energy storage and electronicscooling systems.Ford Triton V10 with 160 kW pk generator. TwinSiemens drive motors.Energy storage – Maxwell Ultracaps or NiMHBattery SystemDual 100 kW Siemens InvertersDIESEL HYBRID60-ft BRTDrive system type: Series HybridWeight: 4300 - 4900 lbsPackaging: Rear engine cradle assemblyand roof mounted energy storage andcooling systems• Cummins ISB 260H with 160 kW pkgenerator Twin Siemens drive motors.• Energy storage – Maxwell Ultracaps orNiMH Battery System• Dual 100 kW Siemens InvertersPerformanceStarting Grade: > 16% - Top Speed: rated at 65 mph - Acceleration (0-30): < 20 sec. - NoiseLevel: Very quiet inside & outside, EV mode possible with battery energy storage option -Low Maintenance: 25-50 % less than standard drive system.Range: > 300 miles (100 gallon tank)Gasoline MPG: 3.7 (Long Beach Transit serviceaverage)Emissions: NOx and NMHC at least 25% lessthan CARB cert (0.6 g/bhp-hr and 400 miles (100 gallon tank)MPG: 4.5 mpg (New Jersey Transitaverage)Emissions: NOx and NMHC at least 25%less than EPA cert (2.5 g/bhp-hr, and 0.01g/bhp-hr PM w/exhaust treatment)Applications • Transit buses, trucks, trams, airport equipment, and military vehicles• Various OEMs• Available in 30-ft, 40-ft, and 60-ft bus modelsCustomersWebsite: www.isecorp.comRevised: July, 2006Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Transit) • Elk Grove, CA (Elk Grove e-tran) • San Bernardino, CA(Omnitrans) • Orange County, CA (OCTA) • Montebello, CA (Montebello Transit) • Norwalk, CA(Norwalk Transit) • Fresno, CA (FAX) • Los Angeles, CA (LADOT) • Gardena, CA (GardenaMunicipal Bus Lines) • New Jersey, NJ (New Jersey Transit) • RTC-Las VegasContact: marketing@isecorp.com31

7.0 Natural Gas Engines32

Cummins-WestportCummins LG-320Cummins “Plus” technology produces better performance and longer service intervalsPerformance320 HP @ 2300 RPM1000 LB-FT @ 1400 RPMTop speed governed to 2300 RPMVariable geometry turbo-chargingUses ECM to control fuel system,engine sensors, and ignition.Operating CharacteristicsCNG/LNG6 cylinders8.9 Liters10:1 compression ratio6.3-7.3 US Gallons oil systemSpark-ignited combustionApplications and Fuel Economy60 ft articulated buses, refuse trucksElectronic idle controlCummins INSITE and QuckCheckdiagnostic service tools used for fasttroubleshootingCustomers and ApplicationsEmissions1.4 NOx + NMHC, 0.01 PMCan already meet 2010 standards in2007 with aftertreatment.Ultra-low emissions and low NOx:o U.S. EPA 2005 standardo U.S. EPA 2004 transit bus standardo CARB optional low NOx + NMHCand low PMo Euro V/EEV capableNABILos Angeles County MTAWebsite: http://www.cumminswestport.com Contact: Jeff Campbell 604-718-2099Revised: June, 200633

John Deere Power Systems6081HFN04 Natural Gas EngineTurbocharged spark-ignited combustion system with programmable electronic featuresPerformance 250, 275, and 280 HP @ 2200 rpm; 735, 800, and 900 LB-FT @ 1500rpm 750 rpm low idle speed Superior torque rise offers quickresponse and accelerationApplications and Fuel EconomyOperating Characteristics6 cylinders, 8.1 LitersCNG/LNG capable11:1 compression ratioWastegate turbochargerLean burn, Closed Loop Adaptive LearnTechnologyRobust construction contributes to longengine life while providing durability andreliabilityEmissionsSchool bus, transit bus, and refusetruck applicationsDiesel-like fuel economy CARB optional low 1.2 g/bhp-hr NOx +NMHC CARB/EPA certified for 50 statesCustomers and Applications El Dorado Thomas Bus Orion Bus Crane Carrier New Flyer NABI Blue Bird Millennium BusWebsite: www.JohnDeere.com/altfuels Contact: Susie Patterson 319-292-5146Revised: June, 200634