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MCI delivers J4500 to Houston

Features a Cummins ISM 410 horsepower engine with an Allison transmission, wide-ride suspension and electronic stability control. Upgrades include onboard Wi-Fi, a Blaupunkt Pro-Line entertainment system and three-point seat belts.

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July 30, 2010
MCI delivers J4500 to Houston

Continental Bus Lines owner Jose Morales with his sons Jose Orlando (far left) and Jacob Joseph.

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[IMAGE]Continental-Delivery-6-23-10wchildren-004FULL.jpg[/IMAGE] Houston-based Continental Bus Lines now has eight coaches in its fleet after the purchase of a new 2010 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) J4500. 

 

The new J4500 features a Cummins ISM 410 horsepower engine with an Allison transmission; wide-ride suspension; electronic stability control; a reverse sensing system; an upgraded SmarTire pressure monitoring system and an Amerex fire suppression system. Upgrades include onboard Wi-Fi, a Blaupunkt Pro-Line entertainment system, enhanced lighting, plush seating and three-point seat belts.

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