WHEN THE COLD WIND BLOWS

Air conditioning systems for mass transit vehicles are far from standardized. This directory of manufactuters and their systems displays the diversity which bus manufacturers require in terms of vehicle engine driven vs sub-engine systems, mounting locations of components, and ducting methods. With few exceptions, U.S. air conditioner manufacturers are designing systems that fit specific needs of equipment builders or transit agencies. APTA finds that more than 80 percent of transit buses now have air conditioning. Systems described are those typical for 40-ft bus applications with one exception, a manufacturer that produces only for transit cars. The directory lists 8 manufacturers.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Bobit Publishing Company

  2500 Artesia Boulevard
  Redondo Beach, CA  United States  90278
• Publication Date: 1985-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Metro
  • Volume: 81
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Bobit Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 10098-0083

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air conditioning systems; Buses; Design; Directories; Rapid transit cars; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399815
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1985 12:00AM