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Document Number

9772

Primary Title

King County Metro Transit Hybrid Articulated Buses Final Evaluation Results

Author Name

Chandler, K.; Walkowicz, K.

Author Affiliation

Battelle, Columbus, Ohio; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Published Date

12/01/2006

Detailed Publish Date

December 2006

Page Count

59

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

This is the final report on hybrid electric buses in service at King County Metro Transit in King County, Washington. The report includes 12 months of performance data on ten 60-ft. New Flyer buses with a hybrid propulsion system designed and built by GM Allison. This fleet is the largest application of the GM Allison hybrid propulsion system to date. The report also outlines the overall experience of the transit agency and their project partners in operating these advanced technology buses in revenue service.

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

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