Heavy-duty alternative fuel · Transit buses
Natural gas transit buses
The Alternative Fuels Data Center lists 8 natural gas transit buses from 4 manufacturers. New Flyer offers the most (3), followed by Hometown Manufacturing (3). Passenger capacity ranges from 32 to 62. The most used engine or drive system is the Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero, fitted to 7 models.
Models8
Manufacturers4
Passengers32–62
All models
| Model | Fuel | Passengers | Transmission | Engine / drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENC E-Z RIDER II | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, LNG - Liquified Natural Gas | 41 | Allison, Voith, ZF | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Gillig BRT, BRT Plus, Low Floor Plus, Trolley | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | Voith, Allison, ZF | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Hometown Manufacturing Commuter | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | 40 | Allison B400/B400R | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Hometown Manufacturing Low-Floor Urban | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | 40 | Allison B400/B400R | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Hometown Manufacturing View | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, Propane | 42 | Ford 5-speed automatic | Ford 7.3L V8 |
| New Flyer Xcelsior CNG 35' | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | 32 | Allison, Voith, ZF | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| New Flyer Xcelsior CNG 40' | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | 40 | Allison, Voith, ZF | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| New Flyer Xcelsior CNG 60' | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | 62 | Allison, Voith, ZF | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
Engines and drive systems used
How many models in this list use each engine or electric drive.
| Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero | 7 models |
|---|
Manufacturers
New Flyer3Hometown Manufacturing3Gillig1ENC1
Fuel mix
Natural gas8Propane1
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Source
Alternative Fuels Data Center (National Laboratory of the Rockies, US Department of Energy), compiled from manufacturer specifications and updated twice a year. Ranges are manufacturer-stated. Confirm details with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
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