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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2012

MCI finalizes Setra acquisition

Obtains responsibility for sales and service support of Setra S 417 and Setra S 407 motor coach models; the company’s pre-owned coach inventory; the distribution of Setra and related genuine Daimler Buses parts; and the operations of Setra’s service center in Orlando, Fla.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2012

BREAKING: MCI intends to acquire Setra business in U.S., Canada

The move to partner for distribution with MCI was announced as part of Daimler Buses’ reconfiguring of its bus business in North America and the “Globe 2013” initiative. Daimler also announced that it will exit the transit bus business and wind down Orion transit bus production after fulfillment of current orders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2011

Setra delivers to San Francisco

Sanmo Travel’s six TopClass S 417 luxury coaches and four Setra ComfortClass S 407 touring coaches to be added to its touring fleet for the River Rock Casino Express are powered by Mercedes-Benz OM 471 EPA 10 engines with fuel efficient BlueTec technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2011

Daimler to deliver 12 Orion VIIs to N.Y.

This marks the third consecutive order placed by CNYTRA. In 2009, 18 Orion VII CNG buses were delivered to Syracuse, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Daimler showcases Orion buses with added features, technology

Two newly manufactured Orion VIIs hosting a variety of new features and options will be on display. Manufacturer will also showcase its testing and validation programs that prove a better built bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2011

Orion, Allison Transmission to host EXPO Welcome Reception

Event will be held at Mardi Gras World on Oct. 2. Orion will unveil the new Orion VII diesel-electric hybrid bus powered by the Allison HP 40 system during this event.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Freightliner to supply 100 chassis to Veterans hospitals

The U.S. General Services Administration will use them for routine patient transportation at Veterans Administration hospitals across the country. Farber Specialty Vehicles, based in Columbus, Ohio, will customize the buses with Glaval Bus bodies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Setra delivers S 407s to Pa.’s Martz Group

The seven new vehicles feature roomy cabins with flush mounted interior lighting in the ceiling, fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engines with BlueTec technology and Selective Catalytic Reduction.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 21, 2011

Orion buses help New Orleans handle ridership growth

The transit agency came up with the new vehicle design when it recently went through a rebranding campaign led by the RTA board of commissioners and implemented by the local and national marketing department of Veolia Transportation, the delegated management company of the RTA.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2011

U. of Maryland adds 5 Setra 417s

With the Maryland Terp as a focal point, the exterior livery combines the familiar university flag with the fierce mascot looking down on passing traffic.

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