New Flyer XE-40 Electric Bus
Jul 29, 2015 18:07:56 #
This is a 'demo version' of our new electric bus. My guys are in the process of loading it with enough weight to simulate the max GVW. (46,000 lbs.) (& of course the guys upstairs waited until it was 101 outside) It will be taken on a test run tomorrow morning on one of our regular routes for a 'real world' performance check. We shall see.......
Jul 29, 2015 18:36:13 #
Jul 29, 2015 18:47:43 #
These are made by MAN of Germany and marketed by New Flyer in Minnesota. The ones in San Francisco have supercapaciters instead of battery pack; are propelled by electric motor. Smaller Diesel generator in back runs at high idle most of time. Supercapaciters are good for millions of cycles without deterioration and can fully charge or discharge in three seconds without resistance making them ideal for capturing braking forces and delivering acceleration
Jul 29, 2015 18:54:35 #
Jul 29, 2015 18:58:37 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Let us know how it makes out in the test ajohnston3.
Don
Don
Will do.... Just hope it can go the distance....
Jul 29, 2015 19:05:32 #
Always good to hear about companies that are environmentally concerned and have employees who are also concerned.
AND...it's MADE IN THE USA?
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I can't give you enough thumbs up.
Thank you
Uh oh! Did I speak to soon without enough information?
Even if it's not made in the USA, at least it's not made in China.
AND...it's MADE IN THE USA?
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I can't give you enough thumbs up.
Thank you
Uh oh! Did I speak to soon without enough information?
Even if it's not made in the USA, at least it's not made in China.
Jul 29, 2015 19:21:09 #
Mwestavr wrote:
These are made by MAN of Germany and marketed by New Flyer in Minnesota. The ones in San Francisco have supercapaciters instead of battery pack; are propelled by electric motor. Smaller Diesel generator in back runs at high idle most of time. Supercapaciters are good for millions of cycles without deterioration and can fully charge or discharge in three seconds without resistance making them ideal for capturing braking forces and delivering acceleration
Man of germany has made stuff for NF in the past but the rolling chassi and body on this bus is made by New Flyer in crookston MN with a Siemens electric drive system. (225 Hp) Man does provide the rear axle.
The Li-Ion batteries are made by Mitsubishi..... It IS all about storage capacity and while supercapacitors are a viable option, their limited capacity and high cost still have them lagging behind the latest battery tec. http://berc.berkeley.edu/storage-wars-batteries-vs-supercapacitors/ That being said it would not take much for them to take the lead. Their life expectancy is dramatically better. This bus also has a pantograph system on the roof to allow it to connect to on-route charging stations.......
Jul 29, 2015 19:22:48 #
Indi wrote:
Always good to hear about companies that are environmentally concerned and have employees who are also concerned.
AND...it's MADE IN THE USA?
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I can't give you enough thumbs up.
Thank you
Uh oh! Did I speak to soon without enough information?
Even if it's not made in the USA, at least it's not made in China.
AND...it's MADE IN THE USA?
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I can't give you enough thumbs up.
Thank you
Uh oh! Did I speak to soon without enough information?
Even if it's not made in the USA, at least it's not made in China.
This bus is made by New Flyer in crookston MN.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 29, 2015 19:23:38 #
ebbote wrote:
Very good Al.
Thanks kindly, always good to hear from you.....
Jul 29, 2015 19:32:35 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
This bus is made by New Flyer in crookston MN.
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Thank you! :) :)
Jul 30, 2015 13:32:57 #
Jul 30, 2015 19:06:40 #
Duggy wrote:
What is the cost ?
We don't have a specific figure on this bus because it is basically a test vehicle.
Jul 30, 2015 21:41:44 #
Jul 31, 2015 02:24:55 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Neat, ajohnston3!
Thanks.... I've been working on buses or supervising bus mechanics for Dallas Transit & now DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) for over 30 years.... I'm fortunate to have a job I really love.....
Jul 31, 2015 02:24:55 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Neat, ajohnston3!
Thanks.... I've been working on buses or supervising bus mechanics for Dallas Transit & now DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) for over 30 years.... I'm fortunate to have a job I really love.....
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