| Orion VII Next Generation | |
|---|---|
| Orion VII NG HEV | |
| Orion VII NG | |
| Years of manufacture | 2007-Present |
| Length | 32.5, 35, 40 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Propulsion | Diesel, Diesel Electric Hybrid, CNG |
| Orion VII NG | |
The Orion Bus Industries Orion VII Next Generation is the restyled and updated successor to the Orion VII. It was unveiled in 2007 and the first one was delivered to Saint John Transit.
Specifications[]
Dimensions
- Length: 30’, 35’, 40’
- Width: 102"
- Height: 118.5” over roof hatch (Diesel), 135” (CNG), 132” (Hybrid)
- GVWR: 42,540 lb
- Overhang (f/r): 86,5” front, 118” rear (incl. bumper)
- Wheelbase: 190” (30’), 226” (35’), 286” (40’)
- Turning Radius: 29’-8” - 43’-3”
- Step Height (f/r): 14.5” from ground, 11” kneeled
- Floor Height (aisle): 15.5”
Engine Options
- Cummins ISB (for HEV, 2007-present)
- Cummins ISL (2007-present)
- Cummins Westport ISL G (CNG, 2007-present)
Transmission Options
- Allison B400R (2007-present)
- Voith D864.3E (2007-oresent)
- ZF HP594 (2007-present)
Hybrid Sytem Options
- BAE Systems HybriDrive
Energy Storage
- Lithium Ion batteries (2008-present)
- Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries (2007-2008)
HVAC
- Thermo King (rear mount); AC 108.000 BTU, Heat 95.000 BTU, Defroster 59.000 BTU
Suspension
- Full air ride
Axles
- Front Meritor FH946 16,500 lb
- Rear Meritor 71173 28,600 lb
Brakes
- “S” Cam Drum, Auto Slack Adjusters
Electrical System
- Solid State Multiplex 24 V
Tire Size
- 305/70 R 22.5
Doors
- Front (Slide Glide) 36.5”
- Rear (Slide Glide) 36.5”
Ramp
- Front entrance 32” x 44”, flip out
Fuel Tank Capacity
- 125 US Gallons (Diesel)
- 100 US Gallons (Hybrid
Operators[]
Canada 
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- OC Transpo - Ottawa, ON
- Saint John Transit - Saint John, NB
- Toronto Transit Commission - Toronto, ON
United States 
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- Campus Area Transportation System - University of Vermont
- Fairfax Connector - Fairfax, VA
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York, NY
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County - Houston, TX
- New Orleans Regional Transit Authority - New Orleans, LA
- Sacramento Regional Transit District - Sacramento, CA
- Thousand Oaks Transit - Thousand Oaks, CA
- University of Georgia
- Yolo County Transportation District (Yolobus) - Woodland & Yolo County, CA
| Orion Bus Industries | |||||||
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| Orion I | Orion II | Orion III | Orion IV | Orion V | Orion VI | Orion VII | Orion VII NG |