SPECIFICATIONS
GE40LF
DE60LF
DE40LF
Length
40.8' (12.5m) over bumpers
39.6' (12.2m) over body
61.6' (18.8m) over bumpers
60.4' (18.4m) over body
40.8' (12.5m) over bumpers
39.6' (12.2m) over body
Width
102" (2.6m) over body
102" (2.6m) over body
102" (2.6m) over body
Height - Roof
132" (3.35m) w/roof mount
132" (3.35m) w/roof mount
132" (3.35m) w/roof mount
Floor Height - Front Door
15.5" with 305 tires
12.5" kneeled
15.5" with 305 tires
12.5" kneeled
15.5" with 305 tires
12.5" kneeled
Interior Height - Floor to Ceiling
94" above front axle; 77" above rear axle
94" above front axle; 77" above rear axle
94" above front axle; 77" above rear axle
Tire Size
305/70R22.5
305/70R22.5
305/70R22.5
Aisle Width
24" minimum
24" minimum
24" minimum
Weight
CW: 29,900 lb. (13,562 kg)
GVWR: 40,350 lb. (18,302 kg)
CW: 43,700 lb. (19,820 kg)
GVWR: 63,880 lb. (28,980 kg)
CW: 29,300 lb. (13,290 kg)
GVWR: 40,350 lb. (18,302 kg)
Approach Angle
9.01º
9.01º
9.01º
Departure Angle
8.76º
8.76º
8.76º
Breakover Angle
9.38º
Front: 11.29º; Rear: 8.35º
9.38º
Turning Radius (outside)
44.0’ with 305 tires
38.6' with 305 tires
44.0’ with 305 tires
Wheelbase
293" (7.4m)
Front: 228.22" (5.8m) Rear: 302.77" (7.7m) 293" (7.4m)
Number of Doors
2
2 or 3
2
Wheelchair Accessibility
600 lb. Capacity (30.5"W X 44"L);
Flip out ramp at front door
600 lb. Capacity (30.5"W X 44"L);
Flip out ramp at front door
600 lb. Capacity (30.5"W X 44"L);
Flip out ramp at front door
Wheelchair Locations
2 – Front location
2 – Front location
2 – Front location
Seats
Up to 40 (39 w/floor heaters)
Up to 62
Up to 40 (39 w/floor heaters)
Standees
Up to 43 standees
Up to 53 standees
Up to 43 standees
Floor
ACQ Pressure Preserved Plywood;
Tarabus, RCA, Altro, Treadflex
ACQ Pressure Preserved Plywood;
Tarabus, RCA, Altro, Treadflex
ACQ Pressure Preserved Plywood;
Tarabus, RCA, Altro, Treadflex
Electrical System
Vansco Multiplex System
Vansco Multiplex System
Vansco Multiplex System
Cooling System
Young Touchstone: tested and
certified to meet engine
manufacturer’s requirements
Young Touchstone: tested and
certified to meet engine
manufacturer's requirements
Nissens: tested and certified to meet
engine manufacturer's requirements
Engine Options
Cummins ISL; 280 HP
CAT C9; 330 HP
Ford Triton V10 6.8 L
Fuel Tank
112 useable US gal. (424 l); single tank
125 useable US gal. (473 l); double tank
112 useable US gal. (424 l); single tank
HVAC
Thermo King T11 rear mounted
w/auxiliary roof mounted A/C for
energy storage temperature control
Thermo King (rear mounted on trailer
section - roof mounted on tractor section);
Thermo King auxiliary roof mounted A/C
for energy storage temperature control
Sutrak rear mounted, hermetically sealed
with electrically driven compressor
Axles
MAN or ArvinMeritor
Allison EP40 Drive™
MAN or ArvinMeritor
MAN or ArvinMeritor
Transmission
Allison EP50 Drive™
ISE-Siemens ThunderVolt™ TB40-HG
System Controller
2 – Allison 1000 Series™
2 – Allison 1000 Series™
ThunderVolt™
Dual Power Inverter Module
General Motors
General Motors
Siemens
Energy Storage
Ni-MH
Ni-MH
Ultracapacitors
Hybrid
Transit
Solutions
DE40LF
DE60LF
GE40LF
HE40LF
As the industry leader in bringing new technology
to market, New Flyer is proud to offer a complete
range of hybrid-electric bus solutions to meet your
transportation service needs. New Flyer has a long
history of hybrid technology experience, dating
back to 1997 and has been building buses in North
America since 1930.
ISO 14001 Certified
With the most revenue service miles, the most diesel-electric and gasolineelectric configurations, and the most vehicles on the road, we continue to
be the North American leader in building and supporting heavy-duty buses.
Information subject to change.
Headquarters/
Winnipeg Facility
711 Kernaghan Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2C 3T4 Canada
Ph: 204.224.1251
Fx: 204.224.0551
E:
[email protected]
Printed in Canada 09/05
Crookston
Facility
214 5th Avenue SW
Crookston, Minnesota
56716 USA
Ph: 218.281.5752
Fx: 218.281.5672
St. Cloud
Facility
6200 Glenn Carlson Dr.
St.Cloud, Minnesota
56301 USA
Ph: 320.203.0576
Fx: 320.203.0584
Diesel-electric and gasoline-electric hybrid buses from New Flyer offer
proven performance, superior support, and long-awaited relief for the
environment. Owners of New Flyer buses are doing their part to reduce
the use of non-renewable fossil fuels while saving operational costs during
periods of increasing fuel prices.
Customer
Services
25 DeBaets Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2J 4G5 Canada
Ph: 204.982.8400
www.newflyer.com
An ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Company
New Flyer offers a choice of hybrid bus technologies in 30, 35
and 40-foot standard vehicles and 60-foot articulated vehicles.
Customers can choose the best propulsion system that meets
their service requirements: a dual-mode parallel hybrid system
developed by Allison Electric Drives, or a full series hybrid drive
system developed by ISE and Siemens.
Parallel Hybrid-Electric Buses
New Flyer diesel-electric hybrid buses reduce emissions by up to
90% when compared to conventional diesel-fueled buses and
reduce vehicle noise throughout their entire operating range.
It (the New Flyer DE60LF)
performs well, provides
good comfort, has an
acceptable noise level,
good emissions and
excellent reliability. We're
very pleased with our fleet
purchase of 213 vehicles
and the support New Flyer
delivers with their product.
Jim Boon,
King County Metro
Hybrid Technology
Performance
New Flyer has logged more on-road hours with hybrid
technology than any other hybrid bus manufacturer in North
America. We have minimized changes to the vehicle, ensuring
a seamless introduction to bus fleets and operators. You
can be assured that our buses will withstand the rigors of
a demanding bus environment, as extensive testing at
Altoona’s Vehicle Testing Center has been completed on all
New Flyer heavy-duty bus models.
Maintenance
During the design process, maintainability and repairability
were two crucial issues that could not be compromised.
New Flyer's development team limited the amount of new
parts and procedures to assist customers who would eventually
operate hybrid buses. As a result, customers have experienced
virtually no impact to their current maintenance practices
and technicians are immediately familiar with New Flyer's
hybrid-electric buses. As with all New Flyer products, training,
service, parts and documentation are available throughout
North America. For more information, visit our website at
www.newflyer.com.
Power is drawn from two energy sources: a clean diesel,
heavy-duty engine combined with a drive unit and electric
energy from batteries located on the roof of the vehicle.
The electronic control unit blends power from the two energy
sources, whether electric (low speed), diesel (highway speed)
or a combination, reducing emissions, optimizing fuel economy
and reducing overall engine wear. Fuel consumption is reduced
by up to 50% using regenerative braking technology, which
captures energy as the vehicle slows and allows the internal
combustion engine to operate at its most optimal range. As
a result, harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are reduced.
Improved Fuel Economy
One tested—235 delivered
Increased fuel efficiency of 20-50%
The reliability of New Flyer buses is never compromised with
technology. In fact, official maintenance reports from King
County Metro in Seattle show a significant improvement in
performance when using New Flyer’s 60’ articulated hybrid
buses. These units have been averaging over 7200 miles
between trouble calls – a 45% improvement over the fleet
average (reported at less than 5000 miles). This report includes
road calls for any reason, not just for the hybrid systems related
issues. This means these buses are reducing the operating
cost per mile and reducing the need for back-up vehicles to
respond to in-service replacement.
30
0.25
25
0.20
20
0.15
15
0.10
10
Parallel Mix
Motor/Engine Torque
Pure Mechanical
CNG
Diesel
0
Diesel
Electric
Diesel CNG
Electric
Source: Allison Electric Drives™
NOx g/mile
Diesel
From design to troubleshooting, New Flyer is committed to
making diesel-, gasoline-, and hydrogen-electric hybrid
buses the transportation technology standard that reduces
operational costs and emissions for heavy-duty bus
operators across North America.
Properties with New Flyer Hybrids
0.00
Engine Torque Only
PM g/mile
Source: Allison Electric Drives™
Reducing emissions and
improving fuel economy
are important to Long
Beach Transit, and this
technology allows us
to meet both objectives
while still providing
reliable and dependable
service to our ridership.
Jim Ditch,
Long Beach Transit
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British
Columbia
Washington
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Oregon
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
California
Maryland
Ohio
Utah
Illinois
Most of the equipment required to support the bus, such as
compressors, the HVAC system and air systems, is electrically
powered, saving fuel and reducing emissions caused by these
components.
Pure Electric
Motor Torque Only
0.05
5
Series Hybrid-Electric Buses
New Flyer Series System buses use a smaller engine that is
certified for mass transportation use. The engine is not directly
coupled to the vehicle drivetrain. Operating at peak efficiency,
it is connected to an electric generator that provides power to
the wheels. The system works well in frequent stop-and-go
service because the electrically-driven propulsion system has
high torque at low speeds, providing smooth, fast acceleration
regardless of the grade.
TORQUE BLENDING
URBAN BUS
EMISSIONS
ON CBD 14
HYBRID BENEFITS
PM g/mile
Options that fit your needs…
Seattle, Washington
NOx g/mile
With every new bus order, New Flyer’s documentation, service,
training and support are a call away, ensuring your aftermarket
needs are met. Our Parts Distribution Center has products
and specialists on hand, keeping buses in top operating
performance.
Fuel Economy
Support
New Mexico
Puerto Rico
Texas
New Flyer Facilities
Hawaii
States and Provinces with New
Flyer hybrid vehicles
As well as environmental
quality advantages,
the New Flyer hybrid
electric bus has major
advantages in lower fuel
costs as well as operating
and life cycle costs.
Greg Slocombe,
BC Transit
SEPTA is extremely
proud of our dieselelectric hybrid bus fleet
manufactured by New
Flyer. Our fleet is used
in routine daily service
with no special treatment
and has achieved greater
reliability numbers than
its diesel counterpart.
Pat Nowakowski,
SEPTA