| Flyer Industries E901A
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| Years of manufacture |
1981 to 1983
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| Length |
40 feet
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| Width |
102 inches
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The Flyer Industries E901A is the trolleybus version of the D901A. In 1980 BC Transit and the City of Vancouver made the decision to renew its trolleybus fleet. After a competitive bid process that included manufacturers from overseas, Flyer (who partnered with Westinghouse) was selected to manufacture the buses. A prototype, built in 1981, was delivered in 1982 and extensively tested.[1] A total of 247 buses were produced for Vancouver.
BC Transit recognized that the buses would be used on routes with high ridership with constant boardings and de-boardings. A notable feature they desired was a double stream front door like those used on their older buses. Manufacturers in North America initially hesitated to accommodate the request. Ultimately Flyer redesigned its 901A model with a reduced wheelbase and larger entrance door.[1] This modified design was still designated E901A, however later buses would be given the designation E902.
Specifications
| Dimensions
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| Length: 40'
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| Width: 102"
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| Height: 120.5"
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| Wheelbase: 272"
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| Motor
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| Westinghouse DC w/ chopper
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| Axles
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| Rockwell
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Operators
Canada 
Argentina 
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
| Fleet number
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Thumbnail
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Year
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VIN
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Motor
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Notes
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| 2700
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1981
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E10240 2315
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Westinghouse DC w/ chopper
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References
