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The '''GE40LF''' is a hybrid version of the popular [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]] model by [[New Flyer Industries]]. This bus uses a small gasoline engine and an electric drive. | The '''GE40LF''' is a hybrid version of the popular [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]] model by [[New Flyer Industries]]. This bus uses a small gasoline engine and an electric drive. | ||
The first GE40LF was produced for [[Omnitrans]] in San Bernardino County, CA, USA. It is numbered 0045. | The first GE40LF was produced for [[Omnitrans]] in San Bernardino County, CA, USA. It is numbered 0045. The GE40LF is mostly used in southern California, where emissions laws prohibit the purchase of diesel-electric hybrids, despite the fact that they are cleaner than [[CNG]]-powered buses. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 25 August 2008
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| Years of manufacture | 2004-Present |
| Length | 40 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Gasoline Electric Hybrid |
The GE40LF is a hybrid version of the popular D40LF model by New Flyer Industries. This bus uses a small gasoline engine and an electric drive.
The first GE40LF was produced for Omnitrans in San Bernardino County, CA, USA. It is numbered 0045. The GE40LF is mostly used in southern California, where emissions laws prohibit the purchase of diesel-electric hybrids, despite the fact that they are cleaner than CNG-powered buses.
Specifications
Engine
- Ford Triton V10 6.8L
Hybrid Systems
- ISE-Siemens Thundervolt TB40-HG (Series)
Floor
- ACQ Pressure Preserved Plywood subfloor
- Altro Transflor
- Tarabus
HVAC
- Thermo King T11 rear mounted
Axles
- MAN
- Meritor (no longer offered)
Operators
United States
- FAX - Fresno, CA
- Gardena Municipal Bus Lines - Gardena, CA
- Long Beach Transit - Long Beach, CA
- Montebello Bus Lines - Montebello, CA
- Norwalk Transit System - Norwalk, CA
- Omnitrans - San Bernardino County, CA
- OCTA - Orange County, CA
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