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Hybrid Bus Manfacturer




New Flyer LogoNew Flyer manufactures both standard and hybrid buses.  They have delivered many to Philadelphia's SEPTA transit authority.

New Flyer " ... the industry leader in bringing new technology to the market ...  offer a complete range of hybrid-electric bus solutions ...".

"New Flyer hybrid buses have been on the road since 1997, longer than any other manufacturer in the US or Canada. ... have accumulated over 12 million service miles – more than all other manufacturers combined. ..."

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Hybrid Bus Benefits Include ...  

"Increased fuel economy"
"Reduced emissions"

Additionally ... hybrids with "regenerative braking system ... diverts energy into the battery where it is stored for future use by the electrical system. ...Between 0 and 10 MPH ... can use the electric drive to smoothly stop the vehicle, ...to extend brake life...."

Via:  New Flyer Link 

 

For New Flyer Customer Tesimonials ...Click here

For info / specs on hybrid buses ...Click here

Posted by Green Dude on March 18, 2008 06:21 AM |




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I wonder why those US originating Hybrid Electric busses are so ugly and so sucessful. May be the diesel soot reduction is more appreciated in the US and the financial support for the operators is better focused than in Europe- where the focus is more on design ..

Posted by: Efried | March 18, 2008 03:43 PM

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