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Prevost donates H3-45 to ABA Foundation auction

Vehicle is equipped with a fuel efficient Volvo D13 engine and Volvo I-Shift transmission as well as safety features including Prevost Electronic Stability Program, fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring system.

November 20, 2012
Prevost donates H3-45 to ABA Foundation auction

 

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Prevost donated a 2013 H3-45 motorcoach to the American Bus Association Foundation Live Auction, which will be held Sunday, January 6 at ABA Marketplace 2013 in Charlotte, N.C.

The 2013 H3-45 motorcoach is equipped with a fuel-efficient Volvo D13 engine and Volvo I-Shift transmission as well as safety features including Prevost Electronic Stability Program, fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring system.

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Additionally, the coach features the Prevost Liaison telematics system, 56 seats with standard three-point seat belts, Prevost Radio and Premium Sound System with an iPod connection, 15-inch widescreen monitors, dual 1800 watt inverters, closed parcel racks, LED reading lights and 110-volt electrical outlets at each seat.

Donations to the Foundation Live Auction, such as the brand new H3-45 by Prevost, help support ABA scholarships, industry research and educational programs. The ABA Foundation has awarded nearly 200 scholarships worth over $600,000 to industry families. The ABA research program has invested nearly $400,000 to show the societal impact of motorcoach travel and tourism.

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