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ABC delivers Van Hool CX45s, CX35s to Ga., Pa.

Savannah, Ga.'s Kelly Tours added three new CX45s, equipped with 450 HP Detroit DD13 engines, while York Springs, Pa.'s Wolf's Bus Lines added a 38-passenger CX35/

December 27, 2016
ABC delivers Van Hool CX45s, CX35s to Ga., Pa.

 

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Savannah, Ga.’s Kelly Tours recently took delivery of three new Van Hool CX45s, equipped with 450 HP Detroit DD13 coupled to Allison B500 GenV transmissions, from ABC Companies.

The 56 passenger luxury coaches feature 110-volt outlets, USB ports, REI Elite Entertainment systems with satellite TV and 15-inch LCD monitors, and enclosed parcel racks.

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In addition, they have Van Hool safety enhancements including three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning, antilock brakes, Smartwave Tire Pressure Monitoring, Kidde Fire Suppression Systems, automatic stability control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting, and adaptive static aiming lights.

Meanwhile, Wolf’s Bus Lines, in York Springs, Pa., which is celebrating 70 years in the bus business, recently took delivery of a 38-passenger CX35.   

The coach is equipped with a Cummins ISL 9 liter engine driving through Allison B500 transmission, and has an REI Elite Entertainment System and multimedia panel with four 15-inch video monitors, as well as 110-volt and USB outlets.

In addition, Wolf opted for woodgrain flooring, Van Hool’s unique rear passenger window, Grand Luxe 210 Seats with leather inserts and a special graphics package. It also features Van Hool safety technology including three-point seatbelts, backup cameras, lane departure warning, antilock brakes, Smartwave Tire Pressure Monitoring, Kidde Fire Suppression System, automatic stability control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting, and adaptive static aiming lights.

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