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Bus Testing Program Operated by: Thomas D. Larson, Pennsylvania Transportation Institute Altoona Bus Testing and Research Center Pennsylvania Transportation Institute College of Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Federal Transit Administrations Altoona Testing
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LTIs Full-Scale Research Facility (Test Track) Vehicle Testing Laboratory Research Laboratory and Office Vehicle Handling Area Entrance (Test Track Road) Rock Road Brake Slope Vehicle Durability Track Dynamometer Rail-Guided Crash Test Facility Large Impact Pendulum Bus Lane Pavement Durability Track
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The Tests Eight evaluation categories –Maintainability –Reliability –Safety –Performance/Braking –Structural Integrity and Durability –Fuel Economy –Noise –Emissions
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Data Reported Comprehensive Final Test Report –Report for each model tested –Format standardized for ease of comparison between competing models –Objective results –No pass/fail –Descriptions of all problems/failures encountered –Data intended for use during procurement process
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Bus Models Tested Since its inception, the test center has completed testing of 384 buses. As of March 31, 2008
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Failures Encountered Majority of failures encountered –Chassis/structure –Suspension –Engine/drive train –Exhaust/emissions –Electrical –Air conditioning/heating –Brakes –Steering –Fuel Systems –Seats/Lifts/Doors/Windows
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Tested Buses by Fuel Type Based on data from 393 buses completing structural durability test. As of March 31, 2008
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