2018 APTA Bus & Paratransit Vehicle Showcase
The X3-45 features an expansive entrance with convenient full-length, soft-touch handrails. The front-kneeling suspension lowers the coach to help passengers getting on or off, providing greater accessibility even for people with reduced mobility.
Designed from the start as an exclusively electric vehicle, the Catalyst delivers exceptional route flexibility and proven operational performance, with the greatest range of any zero-emission, battery-electric bus in its class, according to the company.
The APTA Bus & Paratransit Vehicle Showcase offered buses as far as the eye can see.
In addition to it's popular double-deck bus, Alexander Dennis showcased the Enviro 200 single-deck bus, which is available in 30- and 35-foot models.
Gillig's BRTPlus is available in 29-, 35-, and 40-foot lengths and powered by Clean Diesel, Diesel-Electric Hybrid, or Compressed Natural Gas.
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles showcased the Spirit of Equess.
New Flyer showcased a CNG model of its popular Xcelsior bus. The company recently marked a milestone with the build and delivery of its 10,000th Xcelsior, which was delivered to King County Metro.
Coming soon for MCI will be 100% electric versions of the company's best-selling J4500, as well as the D45 CRT LE. The new electric versions will be available in 2020 and will utilize shared technology with MCI's parent company, NFI Group.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO Brad Miller spoke to the local media about the impending delivery of the agency's first battery-electric bus from BYD.
Alliance Bus showcased the Vicinity bus, whihc is available in 27.5-, 30.-, and 35-foot models.