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The H40lfr; Testing in Vancuover
Topic Started: Mar 15 2009, 12:39 PM (284 Views)
TRANSIT_FREAK	Mar 15 2009, 12:39 PM Post #1
Exterior Ad Wrap Specialist Posts: 2,600 Group: Members Member #865 Joined: August 2, 2007	The H40LFR Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Notice this bus uses the same roof top equipment cover the E40LFR's use. There is also no exhaust pipe. This is only a prototype testing in Vancouver. Photo Courtesy of BusShots on flickr Edited by TRANSIT_FREAK, Mar 15 2009, 12:46 PM.



Septa_kid	Mar 15 2009, 12:55 PM Post #2
flxie!!!! Posts: 2,006 Group: Members Member #2,467 Joined: March 31, 2008	What does the "H" stand for?



Bus Guy 8202	Mar 15 2009, 12:59 PM Post #3
The 113-119 Spotter Posts: 1,141 Group: Members Member #2,623 Joined: June 11, 2008	Septa_kid Mar 15 2009, 12:55 PM What does the "H" stand for? Hydrogen



Jayayess1190	Mar 15 2009, 01:27 PM Post #4
Foamer Posts: 1,065 Group: Members Member #42 Joined: September 2, 2005	Very cool! Cool to see mainstream hydrogen buses in North America. Wonder what it sounds like?



Nabi60SFW9620	Mar 15 2009, 03:30 PM Post #5
Foamer Posts: 2,086 Group: Members Member #10 Joined: February 21, 2005	Is this New Flyer a plain Hydrogen powered bus or is it hydrogen electric? I know NFI has Hydrogen electric. Gas Electric. CNG, LNG, as well as diesel, diesel electric, as well as ETBs. I did see a pic of the HE40LF in the old style on Transitalk one time.



CACrafter88bk2504	Mar 15 2009, 09:13 PM Post #6
Transit Historian Posts: 1,315 Group: Members Member #51 Joined: November 10, 2005	TRANSIT-FREAK5251 Mar 15 2009, 12:39 PM The H40LFR Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Notice this bus uses the same roof top equipment cover the E40LFR's use. There is also no exhaust pipe. This is only a prototype testing in Vancouver. Photo Courtesy of BusShots on flickr Lord have mercy. That's interesting. Do any of ya'll think that these units would blend in with typical SEPTA? The "profile" on the roof would need to be "super low profile".



TRANSIT_FREAK	Mar 15 2009, 10:06 PM Post #7
Exterior Ad Wrap Specialist Posts: 2,600 Group: Members Member #865 Joined: August 2, 2007	CACrafter88bk2504 Mar 15 2009, 09:13 PM TRANSIT-FREAK5251 Mar 15 2009, 12:39 PM The H40LFR http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3267615407_e863e51cfe_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3268439972_808aeb0194.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3267614871_10487be533.jpg Notice this bus uses the same roof top equipment cover the E40LFR's use. There is also no exhaust pipe. This is only a prototype testing in Vancouver. Photo Courtesy of BusShots on flickr Lord have mercy. That's interesting. Do any of ya'll think that these units would blend in with typical SEPTA? The "profile" on the roof would need to be "super low profile". Yes it could fit in. It would look like a E40LFR approaching you. I bet you it is as quiet as one to. But SEPTA is all for the Rooftop a/c. Edited by TRANSIT_FREAK, Mar 15 2009, 10:07 PM.



Nabi60SFW9620	Mar 16 2009, 09:08 AM Post #8
Foamer Posts: 2,086 Group: Members Member #10 Joined: February 21, 2005	This bus is unable to have roof top ACs. SEPTA claims they make more money from rear advertisements and rear ACs interfere with the ability to promote rear advertisements. So they are unable to get GE or HE model buses. Or even CNGs. Since those have no room for roof top ACs. The hybrid regularly comes with the rear AC as the standard feature but SEPTA paid the extra to have the AC customly mounted on the roof.



Bus Guy 8202	Apr 15 2009, 01:23 PM Post #9
The 113-119 Spotter Posts: 1,141 Group: Members Member #2,623 Joined: June 11, 2008	Sorry to post in an old topic but........ I would not want to see that bus in Philly.....SEPTA has never had CNG,LNG or Hydrogen buses and I don't think they ever will.



buswizard	Apr 15 2009, 02:17 PM Post #10
The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With The First Fare Payment Posts: 1,586 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	I kinda thought Philly would appreciate such buses. I mean, it is in my dream bus roster. Half of my new order would be DE41LFs and the rest H40LFRs.



Septa_kid	Jun 27 2009, 01:36 AM Post #11
flxie!!!! Posts: 2,006 Group: Members Member #2,467 Joined: March 31, 2008	Bus Guy 8202 Apr 15 2009, 01:23 PM Sorry to post in an old topic but........ I would not want to see that bus in Philly.....SEPTA has never had CNG,LNG or Hydrogen buses and I don't think they ever will. I think with the whole "Going Green" phase, these and some CNG's would do better than hybrids. Hydrogen power + no exhaust pipe = zero emitions... plus the fact that CNG's could use regular transmissions, I prefer the sound of those over the hybrid... it's sorta monotone if you ask me. I think it'll be great if SEPTA finally aims for some diversity instead of D40LF and DE40LF.. it's becomming NewFlyerLFVille :'(



NYCBusfan1977	Jun 27 2009, 02:16 PM Post #12
Commuter Posts: 43 Group: Members Member #2,678 Joined: January 16, 2009	Septa_kid Jun 27 2009, 01:36 AM Bus Guy 8202 Apr 15 2009, 01:23 PM Sorry to post in an old topic but........ I would not want to see that bus in Philly.....SEPTA has never had CNG,LNG or Hydrogen buses and I don't think they ever will. I think with the whole "Going Green" phase, these and some CNG's would do better than hybrids. Hydrogen power + no exhaust pipe = zero emitions... plus the fact that CNG's could use regular transmissions, I prefer the sound of those over the hybrid... it's sorta monotone if you ask me. I think it'll be great if SEPTA finally aims for some diversity instead of D40LF and DE40LF.. it's becomming NewFlyerLFVille :'( But remember SEPTA will need a CNG fueling station before getting CNG buses. I agree,the Diesel and CNG are way better then Hybrid buses.



Tritransit Area	Jun 29 2009, 09:42 AM Post #13
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,172 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	SEPTA "had" CNG buses at G-town depot thanks for Philadelphia. They didn't like them so much, so SEPTA never wanted them (although they did go for Metrotrans buses oddly enough). At this time, hydrogen/fuel cell buses are EXTREMELY expensive...so none for a while, unfortunately. :(.



Flx1872	Jul 3 2009, 12:28 PM Post #14
Occasional Rider Posts: 11 Group: Members Member #2,706 Joined: July 1, 2009	TRANSIT_FREAK Mar 15 2009, 12:39 PM The H40LFR Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Notice this bus uses the same roof top equipment cover the E40LFR's use. There is also no exhaust pipe. This is only a prototype testing in Vancouver. Photo Courtesy of BusShots on flickr Those buses are stylin' B) I could imagine seeing them on the 452, but only imagine, NABI State soon :unsure: The NABI's look okay too. I can't choose



Flx1872	Jul 3 2009, 12:58 PM Post #15
Occasional Rider Posts: 11 Group: Members Member #2,706 Joined: July 1, 2009	sorry, accidental double post, delete this one Edited by Flx1872, Jul 3 2009, 01:33 PM.



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