Project Super Bus:Specification for an Articulated Transit Bus.

摘要

The report is a specification providing a prospective manufacturer with guidelines to develop an articulated bus specifically suited to transit service in the U.S. It specifies the basic physical dimensions,passenger accommodations,and propulsion for a series-built multipassenger public service vehicle designed primarily for urban service but with adaptability to arterial and truck line service. The nominal design capacity is for a vehicle having a single operator and a capacity for 70or more seated passengers,with state-of-the-art propulsion and human factors design. The specifications meet all applicable U.S. Federal,state,and local safety and performance standards. Chapters discuss vehicle structure,furnishings,driver's station and controls,energy conversion,suspension and guidance (steering),and heating,ventilating,and air conditioning. Appendices contain definitions and abbreviations.