green bus consortium may 2008 5 transit partners kc metro - $5,000 island – $2,000 everett -...
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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
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
Project Goals (cont.)
Fuel economy: 20 mpg
Cruise range: 300 mi.
Top speed: 70 mph
Center mount steering
Video monitor mirrors
WWU Vehicle Research Institute
Secured development grant
$750,000
$100,000 to WWU
$630,000 spent
Concept Vehicle
Green Bus Concept Vehicle Project
Concept Vehicle
Concept Vehicle
Body by Twintex
Raw Material – Twintex
$1per lb.
$20 per lb.
Dreamliner –
$100 per lb.
Structural Frame
Patented welding process
Front Suspension
Chevy 3500 suspension
Air Bags
Smoother ride
Kneeling capability
Frame
Center Mounted Steering
Bus Interior
15 Pass2 + W/C StationsFlip-up seating38” Doorway
RampCenter Mount Steering
Concept Vehicle
Interior from driver’s side
6 – 6.5K empty
Goal 12K GVW
< = Batteries go here
Engine
VW 4 cylinder TDI
Engine
Electric Motor
Only one drive but could have four
$ $ $ $
Corvette Differential
Battery Packs
Four packs each
Could be boxed in Twin Tex to reduce weight
Concept Vehicle
Composite Chassis Upon Which Testing was Conducted
Concept Vehicle
CAD Model of Nose Section
View of Nose Section Before Trimming and Finishing
Concept Vehicle
Nose
Needs glass
Next Steps
June 2014 – road worthy
June 2014 – composites convention in Seattle
Final touches
Glass
Field testing