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Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley - $1,000 Remaining balance - $10,883.57

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Page 1: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Green Bus Consortium

May 2008

5 Transit Partners

KC Metro - $5,000

Island – $2,000

Everett - $2,000

Clallam - $1,000

Valley - $1,000

Remaining balance - $10,883.57

Page 2: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Project Goals

Modular interior

Low floor ADA compliant

12 + 2 WC + driver

Up to 6 WC stations

Curb weight: 7,000 lbs (6 – 6.5)

Wheel base: 176 in (186 in)

Turning radius: 31.25 ft

Page 3: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Project Goals (cont.)

Fuel economy: 20 mpg

Cruise range: 300 mi.

Top speed: 70 mph

Center mount steering

Video monitor mirrors

Page 4: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

WWU Vehicle Research Institute

Secured development grant

$750,000

$100,000 to WWU

$630,000 spent

Page 5: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Green Bus Concept Vehicle Project

Page 6: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Page 7: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Body by Twintex

Page 8: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Raw Material – Twintex

$1per lb.

$20 per lb.

Dreamliner –

$100 per lb.

Page 9: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Structural Frame

Patented welding process

Page 10: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Front Suspension

Chevy 3500 suspension

Page 11: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Air Bags

Smoother ride

Kneeling capability

Page 12: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Frame

Center Mounted Steering

Page 13: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Bus Interior

15 Pass2 + W/C StationsFlip-up seating38” Doorway

RampCenter Mount Steering

Page 14: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Interior from driver’s side

6 – 6.5K empty

Goal 12K GVW

< = Batteries go here

Page 15: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Engine

VW 4 cylinder TDI

Page 16: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Engine

Page 17: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Electric Motor

Only one drive but could have four

$ $ $ $

Page 18: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Corvette Differential

Page 19: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Battery Packs

Four packs each

Could be boxed in Twin Tex to reduce weight

Page 20: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Composite Chassis Upon Which Testing was Conducted

Page 21: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

CAD Model of Nose Section

View of Nose Section Before Trimming and Finishing

Page 22: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Concept Vehicle

Nose

Needs glass

Page 23: Green Bus Consortium May 2008 5 Transit Partners KC Metro - $5,000 Island – $2,000 Everett - $2,000 Clallam - $1,000 Valley -$1,000 Remaining balance -

Next Steps

June 2014 – road worthy

June 2014 – composites convention in Seattle

Final touches

Glass

Field testing