Introducing the FIRST Type A propane-powered school bus.
Collins Bus Corporation through an exclusive agreement with Clean Fuel USA developed the first Type A school buses with Propane Technology. Collins, as the largest builder of Type A school buses is now able to offer this propane technology as an option for buses built on the Factory GM Gas 6.0 chassis.
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Collins Bus Corporation through an exclusive agreement with Clean Fuel USA developed the first Type A school buses with Propane Technology. Collins, as the largest builder of Type A school buses is now able to offer this propane technology as an option for buses built on the Factory GM Gas 6.0 chassis.
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| NEXBUS PROPANE PERFORMANCE FEATURES |
| • Reduction in greenhouse emissions when compared to diesel and gasoline. |
| • Potential for extended engine life from lower carbon production and extended oil life as a result of less oil contamination. |
| • Propane tank construction of carbon steel is 20 times more puncture resistant than conventional fuel tanks. |
| • Estimated fuel range of 300 miles. |
| • Approximately 90% of propane is produced domestically. |
| • Environmentally friendly nontoxic fuel. |
| SPECIFICATIONS | STANDARD FLOOR | ELEVATED FLOOR | ||
| Model | DH500 | DH516 | DE516 | DE516WR |
| Passenger Capacity* | 30 | 32 | 32 | 18+2 WC |
| Interior Height at Aisle | 76.5" | 76.5" | 76.5" | 76.5" |
| Interior Height at Sidewall | 73.8" | 73.8" | 73.8" | 73.8" |
| Interior Width | 90.9" | 90.9" | 90.9" | 90.9" |
| Entrance Door Manual | 25" X 79" | 25" X 79" | 25" X 83" | 25" X 83" |
| Entrance Door Electric | 25" X 79" | 25" X 79" | 25" X 83" | 25" X 83" |
| Entrance Step from Ground | 13" | 13" | 13" | 13" |
| Emergency Door | 37" X 50" | 37" X 50" | 37" X 50" | 37" X 50" |
| Wheelchair Lift Door | - | - | - | 44.8" X 65.3" |
| Overall Height | 111" | 111" | 115" | 115" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" | 96" | 96" |
| Overall Length | 274" | 290" | 290" | 290" |
| Passenger Compartment | 168" | 184" | 184" | 184" |
| *All passenger capacities are based on minimum options and are subject to weight calculations. | ||||
| Due to ongoing engineering improvements, Collins reserves the right to make changes without notification. |
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