A look at some of the products that wowed customers on the EXPO show floor in New Orleans in October.
2011 APTA EXPO-Products
All three options in the Alexander Dennis Inc. product line-up - transit, commuter and open-top - are set to benefit from a stunning new look that will be progressively rolled out over the next 18 months.
The IC Bus AC Series is the first-ever full integrated small shuttle. With an all-in-one proprietary design, this exceptionally durable small shuttle is powered by a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine and an Allison 1000 Series transmission.
The MV-1 features a Ford 4.6L 2V EFI V8 engine, CNG-powered option; a 36-inch by 56-inch doorway featuring a low step-in that allows easy entry for all passengers; and Q'Straint-compatible wheelchair restraint track system integrated into the floor.
The Nova Bus team unveiled its fully-electric prototype bus and Electro Mobility solutions. Electro Mobility is a core focus for Nova Bus, which is making great strides in significantly reducing energy consumption and emissions.
The Orion VII clean-diesel bus for Niagara Falls by Daimler Buses North America introduced new EMP air coolers with an electric fan. Other new optional items include a composite subfloor and LED interior lighting.
Prevost's X3-45 coach, which has been 12-Year Structural Integrity Tested, is constructed to be used in a demanding commuter application that requires reliable vehicle performance.
Trapeze keeps IT (information technology) real and relevant by providing real solutions, enabling real people to work in real time. By listening to customers and responding to their real needs,
North American Bus Industries' proven LFW platform recently received a fresh, new front mask that incorporates modern and functional design cues, including a more raked windshield, the latest headlight technology and an absorbing front bumper with integrated styling.
The HTC combines stereo audio amplifiers, Hanover Display's range of internal LED signs and a powerful processor allowing completely automatic or semi-automatic display of text, and audio announcements in one or more languages. A GPS location function allows display of passenger information media to be triggered by the vehicle as it approaches, arrives or leaves specific locations such as bus stops or terminals.
The 40-foot Gillig CNG bus completed Altoona testing in May 2011 and recorded an overall average fuel consumption of 1.02 miles per pound, or a diesel equivalent 6.01 miles per gallon.
With the FLEXITY platform, Bombardier Transportation was the first in the industry to combine 100% low-floor technology with conventional axle wheel-set bogies. The low-floor entrance is combined with an active leveling system to ease boarding and exiting. Its entirely stepless interior facilitates easy access to all passengers.
ameriTRAM is a 100% low-floor streetcar powered by e-Brid, a propulsion technology that enables operation powered by overhead catenary or on-board lithium-ion batteries.
The MCI Commuter Coach is Buy America-compliant; Altoona tested; and available in clean-diesel, Hybrid or CNG. APTA EXPO attendees had a chance to test the new ACTIA multiplex system, a 4th generation state-of-the-art multiplex diagnostics system, now standard in every Commuter Coach.
Proterra's zero-emission EcoRide BE35 35-foot composite body electric transit bus leverages advanced lithium-ion battery quick-charge technology.
Continental's new ergonomic Driver's Workplace with innovative HMI (Human Machine Interface) concept (shown) increases driver awareness and safety. This system helps prevent inefficient braking, excess speed and acceleration.