INNOVATIONS IN CNG MOTOR COACHES
This article provides an overview of a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) motor coach utilizing a new Detroit Diesel Series 60, 400-hp, high torque engine. This new motor coach product includes an Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant wheelchair lift and room for 49 forward-facing reclining seats with a 400-mile range. As part of a conference on national parks, the new motor coach was tested in Yosemite National Park (California) at 6,000 ft. altitudes and on steep grades. Features of the new CNG-dedicated engine and a summary are provided.
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Corporate Authors:
Western Transportation Institute
Montana State University, Bozeman
P.O. Box 174250
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Authors:
- Aubrey, R
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Conference:
- National Parks: Transportation Alternatives and Advanced Technology for the 21st Century: Conference Proceedings.
- Location: Big Sky, Montana
- Date: 1999-6-3 to 1999-6-5
- Publication Date: 1999
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 93-94
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Buses; Compressed natural gas; Conferences; Diesel buses; Diesel engines; National parks; Torque
- Identifier Terms: Americans with Disabilities Act
- Geographic Terms: California; Yosemite National Park
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Energy; Highways; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00810181
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: NTL, TRIS
- Created Date: May 24 2001 12:00AM