New Flyer wins First Place and Grand Prize Award in APTA's 30th Annual AdWheel Awards competition in the category of Special Event/ Public Relations/Awareness Special Event for its Earth Day Awareness Campaign.


New Flyer's Garden of Giving was planted on May 25, 2009 at the Winnipeg headquarters. Produce was donated to a local charity.
On August 11, 2009 New Flyer participated in the construction of several homes as part of Habitat for Humanity Adopt A Day Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


Xcelsior Specifications

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Measurements


 Length
 35', 40', 60'

Width
 102" (2.6m)

Roof Height
 		126" over A/C; 130" over hybrid cooling fans

Floor Height
 		15.5" with 305 tires

Front step height/kneeled
 		14" (10" kneeld) with 305 tires

Interior height - floor to ceiling
 		79" over front and rear axle; 95" mid-coach

Tire Size
 		305/70R22.5

Aisle Width
 		22" to 24" (varies with seat model)

Wheel Base
 		283.75"

Propulsion


Transmission/hybrid drive Allison B400; Allison EP 40 hybrid drive; BAE options available

Engine Options
 Cummins ISL 280 / Option - Cummins ISB280 (Hybrid)

Capacity


 Seats
 Up to 42

Standees
 Up to 43

Accessibility


 Number of Doors
 		2

Wheelchair Accessibility
 600lb, 32" wide, 1:7 slope. Flip out NFIL ramp, front door

Wheelchair Locations
 2 - front location (other options available)

Weight


Curb Weight diesel/hybrid
 26,500 for XD40 and 29,500 for XDE40, both with 2010 EPA-compliant powertrains

Approach angle


Approach/departure/breakover angles 9/9/9

Turning Radius


 Turning radius (body) 42'

Main Components


 Floor
 		Composite at rear interior step, ACQ Plywood remainder. Tarabus, Altro, RCA, Treadflex

Electrical System
 Vansco multiplex with integrated dash instrument panel

Cooling System
 Hydraulic fan drive / electric cooling fans optional

Fuel Tank
 100 gallon tank recommended for hybrid, 125 gallon tank available for diesel

Fuel Options
 Diesel, Diesel-Electric Hybrid, Gasoline-Electric Hybrid, CNG

Brakes
 Knorr SN7 disc brakes

HVAC
 Thermoking RLF1

Axles
 MAN VOK 07 front disc brake
MAN HY-1336 rear single reduction disc brake

Information subject to change.