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Daimler expands its leadership position in the field of hybrid buses

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -- Dec 17, 2007 -- Mississauga, Ontario – Daimler Buses North America has received orders totaling 1,052 Orion VII Next Generation diesel-electric hybrid transit buses from some of North America’s largest transit authorities.

MTA New York City Transit has ordered 850 and the City of Ottawa (OC Transpo) 202 Orion VII Next Generation diesel-electric hybrid transit buses. These buses will be powered by BAE Systems’ Hybri­Drive® diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system and delivered into 2010.