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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Area served | Canada, United States |
| Key people |
Dr. Andreas Strecker, President and CEO Patrick Scully, Chief Commercial Officer |
| Industry | Bus building |
| Products | Transit buses |
| Owner(s) | Daimler AG |
| Employees | 1,400 (US and Canada) |
| Website | www.orionbus.com |
Orion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States is a Mississauga, Ontario, Canada-based bus manufacturer established by the government of Ontario in 1975. Privatized in 1993, Orion was acquired by DaimlerChrysler (now Daimler AG) in July 2000, and is now, along with Freightliner Trucks in the United States and the Sprinter minibus line, part of the Daimler Buses North America group.
Models[]
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 and propulsion types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion I | ft • 96in | 1977-1993 | Diesel, Compressed natural gas | |
| Orion II | ft • 96in, 25.9ft • 96in |
1983-2003 | ||
| Orion III | 60ft • 102in | 1984-1989 | Diesel | |
| Orion IV |
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1985-1989 | Liquefied petroleum gas | |
| Orion V | 32ft • 96in, 35ft} • 96in, 35ft • 102in, 40ft • 96in, 40ft • 102in |
1989-2009 | Diesel, Compressed natural gas | |
| Orion VI | 40ft • 102in | 1995-2004 | Diesel, Compressed natural gas, Diesel-Electric | |
| Orion VII (first generation) |
32.5ft • 102in, 35ft • 102in, 40.5ft • 102in |
2001-2007 |
Present product[]
| Manufacturer | Orion International |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Daimler AG |
| Production | 2007-2009 |
| Assembly |
Mississauga, Ontario Oriskany, New York |
| Predecessor | Orion V, Orion VII (first generation) |
| Successor | Orion VII (third generation) |
| Class | Transit bus |
| Layout | T-Drive for diesel and CNG; Electric for diesel electric hybrid |
| Engine(s) |
Cummins ISL (diesel), Cummins ISB (diesel electric hybrid), Cummins ISL G (CNG) |
| Transmission(s) |
Allison B 400 R, ZF HP592, Voith D864 |
| Wheelbase |
32.5 ft: 190 in (4.83 m), 35 ft: 226 in (5.74 m), or 40.5 ft: 286 in (7.26 m) |
| Length | 32.5ft, 35ft, or 40.5ft |
| Width | 102in |
| Height |
119in (diesel) 132in (diesel electric hybrid) 135in (CNG) |
| Related | Orion VII (first generation) |
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,[1][2], this model, produced as a 102in-wide bus, is available as a 40.5ft, 35ft, or 32.5ft 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 45ft length.
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, [VAC] Final assembly and Testing
References[]
External links[]
Hybrid buses[]
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