For most part, buses in use at present time are propelled by four or six-cylinder gasoline engines through selective-type transmission gears and usual differential gears; new type of bus known as " parlor observation coach" has recently been placed in operation; bus known as "twin coach" has been brought out which very closely resembles street car; power plant consists of twin 55-hp. 6-cylinder engines, placed in center of vehicle, one on each side under longitudinal seats.


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    Title :

    Recent development in the construction of street cars and buses


    Additional title:

    Stone Webster Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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