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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2017

Forest River Inc. acquires Battisti Customs

Company produces luxury conversions on multiples platforms including Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit and the Dodge ProMaster chassis.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2017

REV Group acquires Midwest Automotive Designs

The acquisition enhances REV’s product offerings in the commercial segment of its bus division, by adding multiple products for the luxury limousine, charter and tour bus markets.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

AMF-Bruns Taps Expertise to Simplify Wheelchair Securement

AMF-Bruns’ PROTEKTOR wheelchair and occupant restraint system provides critical stabilization for passengers in the event of a collision, while The Hideaway system features restraints that are fully-integrated into the floor, which frees up valuable floor space and increases passenger capacity. 

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ProductsJune 4, 2015

Meridian Sprinter with SkyVue convertible glass-top

Las Vegas-based Meridian Specialty Vehicles Inc., a Mercedes-Benz-preferred bus manufacturer, announced availability of its long awaited SkyVue glass-top convertible Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus designed specifically for the sightseeing and tour industries.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Meridian introduces glass-top convertible Sprinter

The patented and proprietary SkyVue glass top convertible bus will be available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean on the 170 inch-extended wheelbase 3500 model Sprinter in several 16 to 20 passenger configurations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2015

Meridian introduces Caleche convertible glass top Sprinter

The glass roof system replaces the factory structure, opens and retracts with the touch of a button and incorporates several safety features to prevent injury or damage to the system.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Updated: Calif. Sprinter light rail system to resume service

Follows the completion of extensive safety testing, the review of replacement parts, and inspections of the overall vehicle and railroad infrastructure by the FRA and the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2013

San Diego’s SPRINTER rail celebrates 5 years

Launched in 2008, the SPRINTER has become the backbone of east/west public transit in North County, serving 15 stations along a 22-mile route from Escondido to Oceanside. The rail line has seen record-breaking ridership in recent months, with averages of over 10,000 passengers per weekday.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2011

San Diego transit renews Veolia light rail contract

The two-year contract extension calls for Veolia Transportation to manage the Sprinter service through December 2014 with an additional 18-month extension — with the board’s discretion — through June 30, 2016. The original contract with Veolia was approved by the agency in April 2006.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2011

Hawaii's SpeediShuttle to expand Sprinter fleet for exclusive airport contract

All Sprinters are powered by a 3.0-liter BlueTEC diesel engine and all versions are equipped with a number of Mercedes-Benz safety features — ESP stability and rollover control, ABS anti-lock brakes, Brake Assist and traction control.

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