Automotive
Technical Paper

THE HIGHWAY TRAVELER - Greyhound's New Intercity Bus

490184

01/01/1949

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors
M. M. DEAN
Abstract
Content
SOME of the important features of the new double-deck intercity bus described here are:
  1. 1.
    A constructional plan that provides seating accommodations for 50 passengers.
  2. 2.
    Twin engines - which are expected to enable the bus to operate with equal efficiency in flat and mountainous areas and to eliminate road delays due to engine failure.
  3. 3.
    Improved accessibility of parts for removal and maintenance.
  4. 4.
    Emphasis on safety.
  5. 5.
    Improved riding qualities through the use of an unusual method of springing.
  6. 6.
    Air conditioning.
Meta Tags
Topics
Air conditioning
Buses
Seats and seating
Parts
Springs
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/490184
Pages
8
Citation
DEAN, M., "THE HIGHWAY TRAVELER - Greyhound's New Intercity Bus," SAE Technical Paper 490184, 1949, https://doi.org/10.4271/490184.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Jan 1, 1949
Product Code
490184
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English