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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2009

Daimler's Setra to offer exclusive engine package

TopClass S 417 motorcoach will feature the Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engine with BlueTec technology. Mercedes-Benz powered technology, coupled with the BlueTec diesel air purification system, addresses EPA 2010 environmental regulations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2009

NTSB: Driver fatigued in fatal coach overturn

Fatal Texas motorcoach crash in Jan. 2008 was caused by the driver's loss of control of the vehicle after he fell asleep at the wheel. NTSB issued 19 safety recommendations after investigation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Megabus.com joins U. of Vermont green program

Pilot program aims to provide the foundation for a long-term environmental certification program for the motorcoach industry and the passenger transportation sector.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserNovember 19, 2009

Has enforcement been the missing piece?

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a new motorcoach safety action plan, focusing on issues including driver fatigue and inattention, vehicle rollovers, occupant ejections and oversight of unsafe carriers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

DOT rulemaking to require seat belts on motorcoaches

Discusses additional measures such as the establishment of performance requirements for enhanced roof strength, fire safety and emergency egress. Calls for safety improvements using technologies such as electronic stability control to prevent rollovers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2009

ABC program to support Motorcoach Council

Company will offer an Opt-In Service Parts Program that provides operators the option of contributing a percentage of their net parts purchase to the Motorcoach Council.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2009

iTransit moves to expanded service facility

Transportation service company performs collision repair, refurbishment, paint and mechanical repair services on all makes and models of buses, motorcoaches and limousines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2009

NTSB cites tire, bridge railing failure in Texas crash

Fatal motorcoach accident in Sherman, Texas on Aug. 8, 2008, likely caused by failure of the right steer axle tire, leading to loss of vehicle control, and failure of the bridge railing to redirect the vehicle and prevent it from departing the bridge.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

ABA to spin-off newsletter section

Foundation Focus will become its own bi-weekly, stand-alone newsletter featuring exclusive coverage of ABA Foundation scholarship programs, research on motorcoach tourism and travel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

7 coach operators visit Temsa's Turkish plant

The seven motorcoach companies had the chance to see and experience Temsa's craftsmanship when visiting the factory and understand how the TEMSA TS35 is conceived and developed.

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