Green Bus Consortium May Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance - $10,883.57
Project Goals Modular interior Low floor ADA compliant WC + driver Up to 6 WC stations Curb weight: 7,000 lbs (6 – 6.5) Wheel base: 176 in (186 in) Turning radius: ft
Project Goals (cont.) Fuel economy: 20 mpg Cruise range: 300 mi. Top speed: 70 mph Center mount steering Video monitor mirrors
WWU Vehicle Research Institute Secured development grant $750,000 $100,000 to WWU $630,000 spent
Concept Vehicle Green Bus Concept Vehicle Project
Concept Vehicle
Body by Twintex
Raw Material – Twintex $1per lb. $20 per lb. Dreamliner – $100 per lb.
Structural Frame Patented welding process
Front Suspension Chevy 3500 suspension
Air Bags Smoother ride Kneeling capability
Frame Center Mounted Steering
Bus Interior 15 Pass 2 + W/C Stations Flip-up seating 38” Doorway Ramp Center Mount Steering
Concept Vehicle Interior from driver’s side 6 – 6.5K empty Goal 12K GVW < = Batteries go here
Engine VW 4 cylinder TDI
Engine
Electric Motor Only one drive but could have four $ $
Corvette Differential
Battery Packs Four packs each Could be boxed in Twin Tex to reduce weight
Concept Vehicle Composite Chassis Upon Which Testing was Conducted
Concept Vehicle CAD Model of Nose Section View of Nose Section Before Trimming and Finishing
Concept Vehicle Nose Needs glass
Next Steps June 2014 – road worthy June 2014 – composites convention in Seattle Final touches Glass Field testing