| New Flyer XE35
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| Years of manufacture |
2018 to present
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| Length |
36.25 feet
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| Width |
102 inches
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| Height |
133 inches
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| Weight |
29,300 lb
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| Seating capacity |
32
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| Propulsion |
Battery-electric
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The New Flyer Industries XE35 is battery-electric transit buses from New Flyer's Xcelsior line. On a full charge, the bus has a range of up to 220 miles.[1] The XE35 can be charged enroute with an OppCharge-compliant rapid charger or for extended down periods with a Combined Charging System plug-in charger. Both systems are supplied by Siemens.[2]
History
New Flyer had developed the XE35 by February 2018 and showcased it at their Vehicle Innovation Center in Anniston, Alabama. On a full charge, the bus had a range of up to 314 kilometres (195 miles).[3] The New Flyer XE35 began its demonstration rounds with DASH in March 2018. DASH had previously trialed the XE40 in February.
A new generation of electric Xcelsior buses was launched in early 2021. With higher capacity batteries and improved packaging, the XE35 CHARGE NG has a range of up to 179 miles with 350 kilowatt hour battery or 220 miles with a 440 kilowatt hour battery. The CHARGE NG also uses Siemens ELFA 3 traction system.[1] By 2023, New Flyer had revised their battery capacity and range estimates. With a 345 kilowatt hour battery, the XE35 CHARGE NG has a range of 182 miles. With a 435 kilowatt hour battery, it has a range of 224 miles.
Specifications
| Measurements
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| Length: 36' 3"
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| Width: 102"
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| Height: 133"
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| Wheelbase: 226.75"
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| Turning radius: 39'
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| Curb weight: 29,300 lb
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| Motor
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Availability
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| Siemens ELFA2 permanent magnet traction motor (direct drive)
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2018 to 2021
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| Siemens ELFA3 permanent magnet traction motor (direct drive)
|
2021 onward
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| Axles
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| Front: MAN VOK 07
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| Rear: MAN HY-1350 single reduction
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| Brakes
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| All wheel disc
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| HVAC
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| Thermo King TE15
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| Electrical system
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| Parker Vansco multiplex
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| Floor
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| Composite subfloor at rear interior step with ACQ Plywood remainder
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| Altro Transflor, Gerflor Tarabus, RCA rubber, Treadflex flooring
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| Battery options
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| Manufacturer |
Capacity |
Nominal range |
Standard charge time |
Availability
|
| A123 or XALT Energy
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| 160 kWh |
75 miles |
6 min rapid charge |
2018 to 2021
|
| 213 kWh |
100 miles |
6 min rapid charge
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| 311 kWh |
155 miles |
3.2 hours long range
|
| 388 kWh |
195 miles |
3.2 hours long range
|
|
|
| 350 kWh |
179 miles |
3.8 hours long range |
2021 onward
|
| 440 kWh |
220 miles |
3.8 hours long range
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| Tire size
|
| 305/70R22.5
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Operators
Canada 
United States 
- Albuquerque International Sunport Shuttle Service - Albuquerque, NM
- Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority - Birmingham, AL
- Blacksburg Transit - Blacksburg, VA
- EMBARK - Oklahoma City, OK
- Fairfax Connector - Fairfax County, VA
- Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) - Fort Worth, TX
- Knoxville Area Transit - Knoxville, TN
- Laketran - Lake County, OH
- Long Beach Transit - Long Beach, CA
- Missoula Urban Transportation District - Missoula, MT
- Mountain Line - Flagstaff, AZ
- Mountain Rides Transportation Authority - Blaine County, ID
- Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) - Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst, MA
- Princeton University Tiger Transit - Princeton, NJ
- San Luis Obispo Transit - San Luis Obispo, CA
- StarTran - Lincoln, NB
- Spokane Transit Authority - Spokane, WA
- Ulster County Area Transit - Ulster County, NY
- Vacaville City Coach - Vacaville, CA
- Westchester County Bee-Line System - Westchester County, NY
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
References
