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Gillig entered the transit buses market and partnered with Neoplan in 1977 to build a series of transit buses that had the option of propane fueled engines. However, the partnership was shor-lived, only lasting until 1979. Gillig began designing a transit bus with AVIS Rent-a-Car, and the Phantom was introduced in 1982. Production of the Transit Coach School Bus ceased in 1982 as demand dwindled. However, with the success of the phantom a prototype school bus variation of the Phantom was built in 1985 and offered in 1986. But faced with dropping sales again, school bus production stopped in 1993. In 1997, Gillig produced their first low floor bus developed with Hertz. Initially purchased by rental car companies for use as shuttles, transit agencies soon began purchasing the low floor bus. With the popularity of low floor buses rising, the Phantom was discontinued in September 2008. | Gillig entered the transit buses market and partnered with Neoplan in 1977 to build a series of transit buses that had the option of propane fueled engines. However, the partnership was shor-lived, only lasting until 1979. Gillig began designing a transit bus with AVIS Rent-a-Car, and the Phantom was introduced in 1982. Production of the Transit Coach School Bus ceased in 1982 as demand dwindled. However, with the success of the phantom a prototype school bus variation of the Phantom was built in 1985 and offered in 1986. But faced with dropping sales again, school bus production stopped in 1993. In 1997, Gillig produced their first low floor bus developed with Hertz. Initially purchased by rental car companies for use as shuttles, transit agencies soon began purchasing the low floor bus. With the popularity of low floor buses rising, the Phantom was discontinued in September 2008. | ||
In 1996, Gillig built their first hybrid bus which used a diesel-electric series hybrid system. In 2001, the built their first diesel-electric parallel hybrid. This 40’ [[Gillig Phantom]] bus was powered by [[Allison Transmission|GM-Allison]]'s [[Allison EP System|EP40]] hybrid system. Demonstrators were built, but few, if any, were produced for clients. In 2004, Gillig began offering a hybrid version of the Gillig Low Floor|Low Floor]], which began Altoona testing in March of that year. The same year, Gillig along with [[ISE Corporation]] and Complete Coach Works unveiled a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Phanton for [[Elk Grove Transit]]. These however saw little success as the fleet was plagued with problems and subsequently withdrawn. The diesel-electric hybrid Low Floor, would proove to become popular with approximately 40 transit agencies ordering them. In a further development in alternative fuel, Gillig partnered with Enviromech Industries in March 2010 to supply CNG systems for use in Gillig buses. | In 1996, Gillig built their first hybrid bus which used a diesel-electric series hybrid system. In 2001, the built their first diesel-electric parallel hybrid. This 40’ [[Gillig Phantom]] bus was powered by [[Allison Transmission|GM-Allison]]'s [[Allison EP System|EP40]] hybrid system. Demonstrators were built, but few, if any, were produced for clients. In 2004, Gillig began offering a hybrid version of the [[Gillig Low Floor|Low Floor]], which began Altoona testing in March of that year. The same year, Gillig along with [[ISE Corporation]] and Complete Coach Works unveiled a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Phanton for [[Elk Grove Transit]]. These however saw little success as the fleet was plagued with problems and subsequently withdrawn. The diesel-electric hybrid Low Floor, would proove to become popular with approximately 40 transit agencies ordering them. In a further development in alternative fuel, Gillig partnered with Enviromech Industries in March 2010 to supply CNG systems for use in Gillig buses. | ||
In August 2008, Gillig Corporation was purchased by Henry Crown & Co. operating under CC Industries Inc. (CCI), based in Chicago. | In August 2008, Gillig Corporation was purchased by Henry Crown & Co. operating under CC Industries Inc. (CCI), based in Chicago. | ||