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'''[[Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] 1300-1391''' are 2009-2010 [[DesignLine International]] [[DesignLine EcoSaver IV]]s. The order for these buses followed a demonstration of a similar bus for 60 days in October 2008. The demo buses was a 35 foot long gasoline turbine-electric hybrid built in the Olymbus style. It was used in Manhattan for 30 days and in Queens for another 30 days.
'''[[Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] 1300-1391''' are 2009-2010 [[DesignLine International]] [[DesignLine EcoSaver IV]]s. The order for these buses followed a demonstration of a similar bus for 60 days in October 2008. The demo buses was a 35 foot long gasoline turbine-electric hybrid built in the Olymbus style. It was used in Manhattan for 30 days and in Queens for another 30 days.


In mid-December 2008 a test and evaluation contract with MTA was signed worth $50.4 million. The contract allowed the initial delivery of 30 new DesignLine EcoSaver IV buses to the agency with an option of an additional 60 buses.<ref> [http://www.masstransitmag.com/web/online/Industry-Announcements/DesignLine-USA-Announces-a-Contract-with-MTA-New-York-City-Transit-/1$7596 DesignLine USA Announces a Contract with MTA New York City Transit], masstransitmag.com, retrieved on 2010-06-19</ref> These buses would differ from the domestrator mainly in length (40 feet) and it's use of the curved body style. The first bus, 1203, entered service on August 14, 2010 and underwent a 90 day test on New York streets. This was to determine any changes that should be made and if the option for 60 more should be taken.<ref>[http://www.mta.info/mta/news/releases/?en=090827-NYCT131 MTA New York City Transit Evaluates Turbine Power for the Bus of (Near) Future ], mta.info, retrieved on 2010-06-19</ref>
In mid-December 2008 a test and evaluation contract with MTA was signed worth $50.4 million. The contract allowed the initial delivery of 30 new DesignLine buses to the agency with an option of an additional 60 buses.<ref> [http://www.masstransitmag.com/web/online/Industry-Announcements/DesignLine-USA-Announces-a-Contract-with-MTA-New-York-City-Transit-/1$7596 DesignLine USA Announces a Contract with MTA New York City Transit], masstransitmag.com, retrieved on 2010-06-19</ref> These buses would differ from the domestrator mainly in length (40 feet) and it's use of the curved body style. The first bus, 1203, entered service on August 14, 2009 and underwent a 90 day test on New York streets. This was to determine any changes that should be made and if the option for 60 more should be taken.<ref>[http://www.mta.info/mta/news/releases/?en=090827-NYCT131 MTA New York City Transit Evaluates Turbine Power for the Bus of (Near) Future ], mta.info, retrieved on 2010-06-19</ref>
 
A further seven EcoSaver IV buses were to be delivered for evaluation. To date, there are a total of six buses delivered to the MTA, and are currently running in service on New York streets. Two buses of the first eight that were to be delivered have yet to arrive.
 
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[[Category:Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus fleet]]

Revision as of 15:39, 30 June 2010

Metropolitan Transportation Authority 1300-1391 are 2009-2010 DesignLine International DesignLine EcoSaver IVs. The order for these buses followed a demonstration of a similar bus for 60 days in October 2008. The demo buses was a 35 foot long gasoline turbine-electric hybrid built in the Olymbus style. It was used in Manhattan for 30 days and in Queens for another 30 days.

In mid-December 2008 a test and evaluation contract with MTA was signed worth $50.4 million. The contract allowed the initial delivery of 30 new DesignLine buses to the agency with an option of an additional 60 buses.[1] These buses would differ from the domestrator mainly in length (40 feet) and it's use of the curved body style. The first bus, 1203, entered service on August 14, 2009 and underwent a 90 day test on New York streets. This was to determine any changes that should be made and if the option for 60 more should be taken.[2]

A further seven EcoSaver IV buses were to be delivered for evaluation. To date, there are a total of six buses delivered to the MTA, and are currently running in service on New York streets. Two buses of the first eight that were to be delivered have yet to arrive.

Unit(s) Engine Electric motor Seating Destination sign
1300-1391 Capstone C65 MicroTurbine 2 x Bosch RexRoth Idramat 3-phase American Seating 6468 Luminator Titan

Details

Fleet number Thumbnail Year VIN License plate Paint Depot Notes
  1. ↑ DesignLine USA Announces a Contract with MTA New York City Transit, masstransitmag.com, retrieved on 2010-06-19
  2. ↑ MTA New York City Transit Evaluates Turbine Power for the Bus of (Near) Future , mta.info, retrieved on 2010-06-19
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