Unitrans 3852-3861
Encyclopedia
Unitrans 3852–3861 are ten Blue Bird
Xcel 102 transit bus
es operated in regular service by Unitrans
in Davis, California
. Purchased in 2001, they are fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG)
(with the exception of 3854, which was modified in 2003 by Collier Technologies to operate on hydrogen-enriched
natural gas).
Model: Xcel 102
Date built: 2001
Engine: John Deere
8.1 liter compressed natural gas (CNG)
with an Allison
automatic transmission
Length: 35 feet
Width: 8½ feet
Seating capacity: 38
Date acquired by Unitrans: 2001
Current status: Unitrans Fleet - Active
Blue Bird Corp.
The Blue Bird Corporation, originally known as the Blue Bird Body Company, is an American manufacturer of school and activity buses. Established in 1932, the company has also manufactured transit buses, motorhomes, and specialty vehicles such as mobile libraries and mobile police command centers...
Xcel 102 transit bus
Transit bus
A transit bus , also known as a commuter bus, city bus, or public bus, is a bus used for short-distance public transport purposes...
es operated in regular service by Unitrans
Unitrans
Unitrans is the name for the transit system which operates in Davis, California. It takes its name from an abbreviation of the words "University Transport". Excepting several managerial and maintenance positions, Unitrans is managed and operated entirely by students of the University of...
in Davis, California
Davis, California
Davis is a city in Yolo County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Purchased in 2001, they are fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG)
Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
(with the exception of 3854, which was modified in 2003 by Collier Technologies to operate on hydrogen-enriched
Hydrogen fuel injection
Hydrogen fuel enhancement is the process of using a mixture of hydrogen and conventional hydrocarbon fuel in an internal combustion engine, typically in a car or truck, to improve fuel economy, power output, or both...
natural gas).
Technical specifications
Manufacturer: Blue Bird CorporationBlue Bird Corp.
The Blue Bird Corporation, originally known as the Blue Bird Body Company, is an American manufacturer of school and activity buses. Established in 1932, the company has also manufactured transit buses, motorhomes, and specialty vehicles such as mobile libraries and mobile police command centers...
Model: Xcel 102
Date built: 2001
Engine: John Deere
Deere & Company
Deere & Company, usually known by its brand name John Deere , is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2010, it was listed as 107th in the Fortune 500 ranking...
8.1 liter compressed natural gas (CNG)
Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
with an Allison
Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,...
automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
Length: 35 feet
Width: 8½ feet
Seating capacity: 38
Date acquired by Unitrans: 2001
Current status: Unitrans Fleet - Active