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=== Current product ===
=== Current product ===
{{Infobox Automobile
| name          = Orion VII Next Generation<br><small>(Orion VII second generation)
| image          = [[File:MTA New York City Bus Orion VII Next Generation 4525.jpg|250px]]
| manufacturer  = Orion International
| parent_company = [[Daimler AG]]
| aka            =
| production    = 2007-2010
| assembly      = [[Mississauga, Ontario]]<br>[[Oriskany, New York]]
| predecessor    = Orion V, Orion VII (first generation)
| successor      = Orion VII (third generation)
| class          = [[Transit bus]]
| body_style    =
| layout        = T-Drive for diesel and CNG; Electric for diesel electric hybrid
| platform      =
| engine        = Cummins ISL (diesel),<br>Cummins ISB (diesel electric hybrid),<br>Cummins ISL G (CNG)
| transmission  = Allison B 400 R,<br>ZF HP592,<br>Voith D864
| wheelbase      =32.5 ft: {{convert|190|in|m|2|abbr=on}},<br>35 ft: {{convert|226|in|m|2|abbr=on}}, or<br>40.5 ft: {{convert|286|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| length        = {{convert|32.5|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}, {{convert|35|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}, or {{convert|40.5|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}
| width          = {{convert|102|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| height        = {{convert|119|in|m|2|abbr=on}} (diesel)<br>{{convert|132|in|m|2|abbr=on}} (diesel electric hybrid)<br>{{convert|135|in|m|2|abbr=on}} (CNG)
| weight        =
| related        = Orion VII (first generation)
| designer      =
| sp            = us
}}
The current product from Orion International is the '''Orion VII''' Next Generation bi-level [[low-floor bus]]. Introduced in 2007 to replace an earlier generation of the Orion VII produced from 2001–2007, and as the replacement for the Orion V after 2009,<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3718/is_200303/ai_n9219723/print CNY Business Journal (1996+): Orion Buss expects employment bump<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfleet/hybrids.htm SFMTA: Hybrid Buses]</ref>, this model, produced as a {{convert|102|in|m|2|abbr=on}}-wide bus, is available as a {{convert|40.5|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}, {{convert|35|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}, or {{convert|32.5|ft|m|2|abbr=on}} bus. Fuel options include [[bio-diesel|biodiesel]], [[compressed natural gas|CNG]], [[Diesel engine|diesel]], or [[diesel-electric]] (hybrid). The hybrid model is further available with a lead-acid or a lithium-ion battery.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}


The model will be slightly updated in 2010 with a third generation model, where the air conditioning unit will be on the roof behind the battery. Also in the future, this model will be available in a [[Bus rapid transit| bus rapid transit (BRT)]] design and in a {{convert|45|ft|m|2|abbr=on}} length.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}
The current product from Orion International is the '''Orion VII''' Next Generation bi-level [[low-floor bus]]. Introduced in 2007 to replace an earlier generation of the Orion VII produced from 2001–2007, and as the replacement for the Orion V after 2009,<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3718/is_200303/ai_n9219723/print CNY Business Journal (1996+): Orion Buss expects employment bump<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfleet/hybrids.htm SFMTA: Hybrid Buses]</ref>, this model, produced as a 102 in (2.59 m)-wide bus, is available as a 40.5 ft (12.34 m), 35 ft (10.67 m), or 32.5 ft (9.91 m) bus. Fuel options include [[bio-diesel|biodiesel]], [[compressed natural gas|CNG]], [[Diesel engine|diesel]], or [[diesel-electric]] (hybrid). The hybrid model is further available with a lead-acid or a lithium-ion battery.
 
The model will be slightly updated in 2010 with a third generation model, where the air conditioning unit will be on the roof behind the battery. Also in the future, this model will be available in a [[Bus rapid transit| bus rapid transit (BRT)]] design and in a 45 ft (13.72 m) length.


==Previous products==
==Previous products==

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Orion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States, is a bus manufacturer based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and established by the Government of Ontario in 1975. Privatized in 1993, Orion was acquired by Daimler Chrysler (now Daimler AG) in July 2000, and is now part of the group Daimler Buses North America.

Current product

The current product from Orion International is the Orion VII Next Generation bi-level low-floor bus. Introduced in 2007 to replace an earlier generation of the Orion VII produced from 2001–2007, and as the replacement for the Orion V after 2009,<ref>CNY Business Journal (1996+): Orion Buss expects employment bump</ref><ref>SFMTA: Hybrid Buses</ref>, this model, produced as a 102 in (2.59 m)-wide bus, is available as a 40.5 ft (12.34 m), 35 ft (10.67 m), or 32.5 ft (9.91 m) bus. Fuel options include biodiesel, CNG, diesel, or diesel-electric (hybrid). The hybrid model is further available with a lead-acid or a lithium-ion battery.

The model will be slightly updated in 2010 with a third generation model, where the air conditioning unit will be on the roof behind the battery. Also in the future, this model will be available in a bus rapid transit (BRT) design and in a 45 ft (13.72 m) length.

Previous products

Orion has manufactured a number of different models of buses over its 30+ year existence. A list of models is given below; each increasing number is the next generation model.

Discontinued products

Model Length & Width Photo Produced Fuel type
Orion I on|0000000000000031{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|31|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000035{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|35|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000037{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|37|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000040{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|40|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} File:DASH Orion I.jpg 1977–1993
  • Diesel
  • Compressed natural gas
Orion II on|0000000000021.92{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|21.92|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000025.92{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|25.92|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} File:EMTA Orion II 0082.jpg


File:WMATA Orion II.jpg

1983–2003
Orion III on|0000000000000060{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|60|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} 1984–1989
  • Diesel
Orion IV
  • Tractor: {{#ifeq:|on|00000000000037.5{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|37.5|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2|||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000098.75{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|98.75|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2|||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}}
  • Trailer: {{#ifeq:|on|00000000000035.5{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|35.5|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2|||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000098.75{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|98.75|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2|||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}}
File:NPC Peoplemover.jpg 1985–1989
Orion V on|0000000000000032{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|32|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000035{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|35|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000035{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|35|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000040{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|40|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000096{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|96|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000040{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|40|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} File:Ride On 5618 at Glenmont.jpg
File:TTC Orion V Bus 6722.jpg
1989–2009
  • Diesel
  • Compressed natural gas
Orion VI on|0000000000000040{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|40|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} File:Los Angeles MTA 11033a.jpg 1995–2004
Orion VII
(first generation)
on|00000000000032.5{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|32.5|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000035{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|35|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}},
{{#ifeq:|on|00000000000040.5{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|ft}}|40.5|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2
r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} • {{#ifeq:|on|0000000000000102{{#ifeq:{{#expr:(m)*0}}|0|000000000000000m}}}}{{convert/{{#if:1|in}}|102|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m*0}}|0|0}}|m|2 r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAonDbSoff|s=}} File:Orion VII Sacramento Regional Transit.JPG

File:TTC Orion 07.501 VII 7906.JPG

2001–2007

Assembly plants

  • Orion buses are initially assembled in the Mississauga plant and final assembly and testing is done in Oriskany, New York.
  • Mississauga - Chassis and body
  • Oriskany - Seating, engine, HVAC, Final assembly and Testing

External links

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Hybrid buses

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North American bus builders

Active

Advanced Bus IndustriesBlue Bird CorporationChampion Bus IncorporatedCoach and EquipmentCollins Bus CorporationDesignLine CorporationDINA S.A.Dupont IndustriesEagle BusElDorado NationalFederal CoachFord Motor CompanyGlaval BusGilligGirardin MinibusGoshen CoachIC BusMotor Coach IndustriesNorth American Bus IndustriesNew Flyer IndustriesNova BusOptima Bus CorporationOrion InternationalPrevost CarSetraStallion Bus IndustriesStarcraft BusThomas Built BusesTrans TechTrident Bus Industries

Defunct

Coach CorporationFageolFifth Avenue Bus CompanyFlxibleGeneral Motors Corporation (buses)/General Motors Diesel DivisionKenworthLes Enterprises Michel CorbeilMack TrucksMillennium Transit ServicesNeoplan USASuperior Coach CompanyTransportation Manufacturing CorporationTwin CoachU.S. Bus CorporationWardWayne CorporationYellow Coach


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