INTERCITY GAS TURBINE-POWERED BUS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

The intercity gas turbine demonstration program will collect performance and operational data to allow direct comparisons between the gas turbine and current diesel engines. Gas turbine engines have the potential for fuel economy, reduced noise, emissions, and maintenance, increased comfort and reliability, and fuel flexibility. The program is designed to demonstrate and evaluate the operation of the latest generation of gas turbine engines in Greyhound Lines' intercity coaches in revenue service. Coaches will operate in different city pairs throughout the U.S. for maximum public exposure and collection of maintenance and operational data in diverse environments. Since the first turbine-powered bus was put into revenue service on 30 Aug 1979, comments from drivers and passengers have been favorable. The program's goal is to accelerate acceptance and commercialization of gas turbine technology by the transportation industry.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Published in HS-805 233 (TRIS 361554), "International Automotive Fuel Economy Research Conference (1st) Proceedings," Washington, D.C., 1980, pp 300-3. Conference held October 31-November 2, 1979. Research sponsored in part by Department of Energy.
• Corporate Authors:

  GREYHOUND CANADA (AIRLINE)

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• Authors:
  • Stieber, J G
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Buses; City pairs; Demonstration projects; Diesel engines; Gas turbines; Turbine engines
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00370548
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-031 370
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1983 12:00AM