MBTA/CalACT Purchasing Cooperative

Want to become a Member of the MBTA/CALACT Purchasing Cooperative?

The MBTA/CALACT Purchasing Cooperative provides a federal and California State compliant purchasing solution that allows you to select, not settle for the vehicle that best meets your transit needs. The Cooperative offers a variety of ADA compliant vehicles from a low floor minivan to large cutaway vehicles. Contact us to learn more on the buses offered on the CalACT cooperative by A-Z Bus Sales.

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CALACT/MBTA 15-03 Purchasing Cooperative

Class A, B, C

(CNG & Propane Options Available)
Vehicles include Elkhart and Glaval.
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Class B

Class T-350

Available vehicle includes the Glaval Bus T-350, Commute model.
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Class T-350

Class E

Available vehicle includes the Glaval Concord II
Ford F-650 bus.
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F-650 Chassis

Class E

(CNG & Propane Options Available)
Vehicle includes the Glaval Entourage F-550.
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F-550 Chassis

Class E-FRT

Available vehicle includes the Glaval Bus Legacy Freightliner S2C
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Freightliner

Class G

Available vehicles include ARBOC Spirit of Mobility.

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Low Floor Buses

Class V

Available vehicle includes Nor Cal Vans.

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Vans

Class D

Available vehicle includes Braun Entervan.

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Low Floor Vans

CALACT/MBTA 19-01
Zero Emissions Purchasing Cooperative

On behalf of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT), the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) announced the awards of two zero-emissions platforms to A-Z Bus Sales (A-Z Bus). The awards were under MBTA’s recent RFP 19-01 bid. A-Z Bus is excited to receive a contract for both the Diamond Coach VIP cutaway shuttle bus and the Nor Cal Vans Ford Transit van, both powered by Lightning eMotors’ all-electric zero-emission powertrains.

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To request a quote or for additional information on a VMI/Revability Van, please call A-Z Bus Sales or complete the form below, A regional sales manager will contact you shortly.

MBTA/CALACT Purchasing Cooperative

For more information please contact the Commercial/Transit Division or complete and submit this form. 

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To request a quote or for additional information on a BraunAbility Van, please call A-Z Bus Sales or complete the form below, A regional sales manager will contact you shortly.

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To request a quote or for additional information on a ADA shuttle bus, please call A-Z Bus Sales or complete the form below, A regional sales manager will contact you shortly.

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Specifications
Base Chassis
Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van
GVWR
10,360 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase
148 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Level 2 (6.6 kW) and Level 3 (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS Combo
Efficiency
61 MPGe / EPA City and 66 MPGe / EPA Highway
All Electric Range*
60 miles     |     120 miles
Battery Capacity
43 kWh     |     86 kWh
Charge Time
5.5 hours (Level 2)     |       11.25 hours (Level 2)

1 hour (Level 3)           |       1.5 hours (Level 3)
Payload and Passenger Capacity**
15 passengers including driver
Maximum Speed
65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power
215 HP (160 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)
733 lb-ft (994 Nm)
Warranty
• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty

• EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty

(Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics
• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior
Specifications
Base Chassis
Ford E-450 Shuttle, Cutaway, Stripped Chassis
GVWR
14,500 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase
176 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Level 2 (6.6 kW) and Level 3 (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS-1 Combo
Efficiency
61 MPGe / EPA City and 66 MPGe / EPA Highway
All Electric Range*
80 miles     |     120 miles
Battery Capacity
86 kWh     |     129 kWh
Charge Time
(Level 2)

11.25 hours     |       16.75 hours

(DC Fast Charge)

1.5 hour          |        2.25 hours
Payload and Passenger Capacity**
7,980 lbs     |       7,200 lbs

(Weight of body is part of total payload)
Maximum Speed
65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power
241 HP (180 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)
790 lb-ft (1071 Nm)
Warranty
• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty

• EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty

(Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics
• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior
Specifications
Base Chassis
Ford F-550 (regular cab)
GVWR
17,500 - 19,500 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase
217 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Level 2 (6.6 kW, 13.2 kW optional)

DC Fast Charge (up to 80 kW)

Connector J1772 CCS-1 Combo
All Electric Range*
100 miles
Battery Capacity
122 kWh
Charge Time
(Level 2 at 6.6 kW)

15.5 hours

(DC Fast Charge at up to 80 kW)

2 hours
Maximum Speed
65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power
241 HP (180 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)
811 lb-ft (1100 Nm)
Warranty
• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty

• EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty

(Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics
• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior
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Grant Funding Assistance
by A-Z Bus Sales

To learn more about electric buses and vans, charging infrastructure, or grant process assistance – please complete the form below to receive more information.

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To request a quote or for additional information on a Nor-Cal Van, please call A-Z Bus Sales or complete the form below, A regional sales manager will contact you shortly.