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Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance - $10,883.57
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Project Goals Modular interior Low floor ADA compliant 12 + 2 WC + driver Up to 6 WC stations Curb weight: 7,000 lbs (6 – 6.5) Wheel base: 176 in (186 in) Turning radius: 31.25 ft
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Project Goals (cont.) Fuel economy: 20 mpg Cruise range: 300 mi. Top speed: 70 mph Center mount steering Video monitor mirrors
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WWU Vehicle Research Institute Secured development grant $750,000 $100,000 to WWU $630,000 spent
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Concept Vehicle Green Bus Concept Vehicle Project
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Concept Vehicle
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Body by Twintex
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Raw Material – Twintex $1per lb. $20 per lb. Dreamliner – $100 per lb.
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Structural Frame Patented welding process
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Front Suspension Chevy 3500 suspension
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Air Bags Smoother ride Kneeling capability
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Frame Center Mounted Steering
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Bus Interior 15 Pass 2 + W/C Stations Flip-up seating 38” Doorway Ramp Center Mount Steering
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Concept Vehicle Interior from driver’s side 6 – 6.5K empty Goal 12K GVW < = Batteries go here
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Engine VW 4 cylinder TDI
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Engine
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Electric Motor Only one drive but could have four $ $
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Corvette Differential
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Battery Packs Four packs each Could be boxed in Twin Tex to reduce weight
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Concept Vehicle Composite Chassis Upon Which Testing was Conducted
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Concept Vehicle CAD Model of Nose Section View of Nose Section Before Trimming and Finishing
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Concept Vehicle Nose Needs glass
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Next Steps June 2014 – road worthy June 2014 – composites convention in Seattle Final touches Glass Field testing
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