New Flyer Xcelsior
Transit bus vehicle
The New Flyer Xcelsior series is a line of low-floor transit buses manufactured by New Flyer Industries for the North American market since 2008. It is offered in three nominal lengths (35- and 40-foot rigid, and 60-foot articulated), and with a range of different powertrains, including diesel and compressed natural gas engines, hybrid, fuel cell, trolleybus, and battery electric configurations.
Variants
Similar to its predecessor, the New Flyer Low Floor series, the Xcelsior series includes multiple variants, each named according to its length and powertrain, beginning with the prefix "X." For example, an XD40 is a diesel-powered, 40-foot rigid bus; while an XE60 is a battery-electric, 60-foot articulated bus.
All powertrains listed above are currently available on 40- and 60-foot buses; the 35-foot body has never been produced with hydrogen or trolleybus powertrains. The diesel-electric hybrid 60-foot bus (XDE60) will be discontinued in 2026, and the 35-foot hybrid model (XDE35) is slated for discontinuation in 2027.
History
Development of the Xcelsior began as a set of improvements to its predecessor, the New Flyer Low Floor, eventually evolving into designing an entirely new bus. The Xcelsior made its public debut in October 2008 at the triennial APTA Expo. Brampton Transit, in the Greater Toronto Area, was the launch customer for the Xcelsior, receiving the first order in 2011.
The Xcelsior is 10% lighter than the Low Floor, boosting fuel economy by about 7%. Its redesigned front fascia, bumpers, and roof shrouds led to better aerodynamics and driver visibility.
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