The project goal is to identify the next generation of transit vehicles for future fleet replacement that are cost effective, reliable, produce fewer emissions, and have improved fuel economy compared to the standard heavy-duty diesel powered bus. Data are being collected to produce an estimated life-cycle cost analysis, using emissions information, mileage, fuel economy, power production, brake pad wear, maintenance and repair costs. Bus operator surveys are also being performed. Two 2003 model year 40 ft low floor New Flyer Allison hybrid diesel electric buses were placed into service in June 2003. Performance data collection began on July 1, 2003 on these buses as well as two virtually identical 2002 model year 40 ft low floor New Flyer standard diesel buses. The hybrids and base buses operate in virtually identical conditions on equivalent routes each day.


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    Title :

    CTTransit Demonstration and Evaluation of Hybrid Diesel Electric Transit Buses-Interim Report Two


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    29 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English