Neoplan builds US trolleybus
2nd November 1985, Page 16
2nd November 1985
Page 16
Page 16, 2nd November 1985
— Neoplan builds US trolleybus
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NEOPLAN USA Finnish electric traction specialist Stromberg, and the Garrett Corporation have co-operated to produce a dual-mode diesel/electric articulated trolleybus.
Unlike most trolleybuses, which use DC traction, the Neoplan has AC traction based on the conversion of 600V DC supply with an allelectric inverter. It has a diesel generator-driven auxiliary power supply which also provides AC traction.
For diesel operation, the supposedly maintenance-free bus has a 350hp engine, and a two-speed gearbox.
It has a 65km/h maximum speed as a trolleybus and 90km/h when working under its own power.