TM
January 2012
cover story Volvo D13 engine remains strong statement for Prevost
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features 34 The New Year brings new seating options 38 The 2011 BUSRide MotorVision Competition
14 BR Transit Special Section: The good times still roll in The Big Easy By Valerie Michaels 16 Take the APTA Call Center Challenge 22 The cost of going green By Glenn Swain
41 BUSRide Maintenance: Parking lot dings are the tip of an expensive iceberg By Stephan Evans
28 BUSRide Road Test: DATTCO and Martz Group put the Setra S 407 into commuter service By David Hubbard
44 Products & Services: Auxiliary heater maintenance guarantees comfort By Michael Zonca
30 Fires on the bus are a global concern By Fredrik RosĂŠn
46 The new Nord-Lock wheel nut helps save lives
4 January 2012
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