Green Bus Consortium
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Green Bus Consortium
May 20085 Transit Partners
KC Metro - $5,000Island – $2,000Everett - $2,000Clallam - $1,000Valley - $1,000
Remaining balance - $10,883.57
Project Goals
Modular interiorLow floor ADA compliant12 + 2 WC + driverUp to 6 WC stationsCurb weight: 7,000 lbs (6 – 6.5)Wheel base: 176 in (186 in)Turning radius: 31.25 ft
Project Goals (cont.)
Fuel economy: 20 mpgCruise range: 300 mi.Top speed: 70 mph
Center mount steeringVideo 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
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 rideKneeling capability
Frame
Center Mounted Steering
Bus Interior
15 Pass2 + W/C StationsFlip-up seating38” Doorway
RampCenter Mount Steering
Concept Vehicle
Interior from driver’s side
6 – 6.5K emptyGoal 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