A 102-EL3 coach. The design of this coach series inspired the J-Series.
In 1998, MCI introduced the 102-EL3. Also known as the Renaissance, it was a new coach introduced to compete with the Prevost H-Series. The E-Series featured an all new body (designed by Designworks) and it introduced many new features such as a curved stepwell, a steerable tag axle, electronically controlled air suspension and disc brakes.[3] Due to the rushed develompent of the E-Series, some of the coach's features were unreliable at the beginning prompting MCI to develop a companion coach model. In 2001, the 102-EL3 was renamed to the E4500 bringing it in line with MCI's new nomenclature for their coaches.
IntroductionEdit
In 2001, MCI introduced the J-Series at the 2001 UMA Motorcoach Expo. The J-Series retained most of the Designworks designed body from the E-Series but with minor changes. However, many of the new on-board technologies on the E-Series were removed in order to appeal to customers looking for a coach with a modern design with more simple on-board technologies.[4]
The J4500 was introduced in 2001 as a model to fill the gap in MCI's product line between the D4500 and E4500. It combined the modern design of the E-Series with the simpler technologies of the D-Series. In 2004, MCI added disc brakes as an option. In 2010, MCI added its "Bendix" suspension system to the J4500, improving handling.[5]
FaceliftEdit
In 2013, MCI updated the design of the J-Series with re-designed headlights and a more squared off body. As well as changes to the exterior new features were also added in 2013 such as a steerable tag axle. Due to the added features and new design, the E-Series was quietly discontinued. In 2018, the interior was re-designed and luggage lights were added as an option.[5][6]
J4500 CHARGE (battery-electric)Edit
In May 2018, MCI announced that its prototype battery-electric J-Series coach (then known as the J4500e) successfully completed phase one of its testing.[7] In 2021, MCI announced the production electric version of the J-Series called the J4500 CHARGE, with the "CHARGE" suffix meaning "Battery-Electric" in NFI Group's nomenclature. The J4500 CHARGE has a range of 200 miles and is powered by Siemens electric motors.[8]
J3500Edit
The J3500 was introduced in 2018 as a shorter 35-foot version of the existing 45-foot model to compete with other similar 35 foot coaches such as the TEMSA TS-35 and Van Hool CX35. The J3500 is MCI's first 35 foot coach since the discontinuation of the DINA produced F3500. The first J3500 was delivered to Tuscaloosa Charter Service in January 2019.[9]
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External linksEdit
MCI J-Series Website
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The MCI J Series is a model of motorcoach bus produced by Motor Coach Industries MCI The bus is primarily used by tour and charter bus operators It is sold alongside the MCI D Series bus primarily used by intercity bus services and public transit operators MCI J SeriesA post facelift J4500 operating as a Google employee busOverviewManufacturerMotor Coach IndustriesProduction2001 presentAssemblyPembina North Dakota United StatesWinnipeg Manitoba CanadaBody and chassisClassTri axle coachBody styleSingle decker coachDoors1 sedan door some have 1 wheelchair lift doorFloor typeHigh floorChassisMCI special platform integralPowertrainEngineDetroit Diesel Series 60 Detroit Diesel DD13 Caterpillar C12 Caterpillar C13 Cummins ISM Cummins ISX Cummins X12CapacityUp to 44 J3500 Up to 60 J4500 DimensionsLength35 feet 11 m J3500 45 feet 14 m J4500 Width102 inches 2 6 m Height141 inches 3 6 m Curb weight42 000 lbs GVWR J3500 54 000 lbs GVWR J4500 ChronologyPredecessorMCI E Series post facelift J4500 MCI F Series J3500 The J Series was introduced in 2001 initially as a mid range supplement for the D and E Series coaches in the MCI coach lineup It is manufactured at the main plant in Pembina North Dakota United States as well as in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 1 2 Contents 1 Development 1 1 Background 1 2 Introduction 2 Variants 2 1 J4500 2 1 1 Facelift 2 1 2 J4500 CHARGE battery electric 2 2 J3500 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDevelopment EditBackground Edit A 102 EL3 coach The design of this coach series inspired the J Series In 1998 MCI introduced the 102 EL3 Also known as the Renaissance it was a new coach introduced to compete with the Prevost H Series The E Series featured an all new body designed by Designworks and it introduced many new features such as a curved stepwell a steerable tag axle electronically controlled air suspension and disc brakes 3 Due to the rushed develompent of the E Series some of the coach s features were unreliable at the beginning prompting MCI to develop a companion coach model In 2001 the 102 EL3 was renamed to the E4500 bringing it in line with MCI s new nomenclature for their coaches Introduction Edit In 2001 MCI introduced the J Series at the 2001 UMA Motorcoach Expo The J Series retained most of the Designworks designed body from the E Series but with minor changes However many of the new on board technologies on the E Series were removed in order to appeal to customers looking for a coach with a modern design with more simple on board technologies 4 Variants Edit A pre facelift J4500 operated by Pine Hill TrailwaysJ4500 Edit The J4500 was introduced in 2001 as a model to fill the gap in MCI s product line between the D4500 and E4500 It combined the modern design of the E Series with the simpler technologies of the D Series In 2004 MCI added disc brakes as an option In 2010 MCI added its Bendix suspension system to the J4500 improving handling 5 Facelift Edit In 2013 MCI updated the design of the J Series with re designed headlights and a more squared off body As well as changes to the exterior new features were also added in 2013 such as a steerable tag axle Due to the added features and new design the E Series was quietly discontinued In 2018 the interior was re designed and luggage lights were added as an option 5 6 J4500 CHARGE battery electric Edit In May 2018 MCI announced that its prototype battery electric J Series coach then known as the J4500e successfully completed phase one of its testing 7 In 2021 MCI announced the production electric version of the J Series called the J4500 CHARGE with the CHARGE suffix meaning Battery Electric in NFI Group s nomenclature The J4500 CHARGE has a range of 200 miles and is powered by Siemens electric motors 8 J3500 Edit The J3500 was introduced in 2018 as a shorter 35 foot version of the existing 45 foot model to compete with other similar 35 foot coaches such as the TEMSA TS 35 and Van Hool CX35 The J3500 is MCI s first 35 foot coach since the discontinuation of the DINA produced F3500 The first J3500 was delivered to Tuscaloosa Charter Service in January 2019 9 See also EditMCI D Series Buses portalReferences Edit MCI JSeries brochure FINAL pdf PDF mcicoach com Archived from the original PDF on July 12 2021 Retrieved July 12 2021 Specs MCI mcicoach com Archived from the original on July 12 2021 Retrieved July 12 2021 History of Motor Coach Industries Buses and More Archived from the original on July 16 2021 Retrieved July 13 2021 MCI Models A J PDF Archived from the original PDF on October 6 2014 Retrieved April 6 2014 a b Evolution of the MCI J4500 youtube com Archived from the original on August 3 2021 Retrieved August 3 2021 Tackett Richard July 1 2017 Official BUSRide Field Test The 2018 J4500 by MCI Busride Archived from the original on October 6 2022 Retrieved April 8 2023 MCI J4500e Reaches Highway Speed and Reliability Targets in Test Runs Mass Transit Mag May 11 2018 Archived from the original on April 15 2022 Retrieved April 15 2022 Motor Coach Industries Launches Battery Electric Luxury Coach for North American Market J4500 CHARGE mcicoach com Archived from the original on July 16 2021 Retrieved July 14 2021 MCI delivers first J3500 full production set for January 2019 Metro Magazine December 14 2018 Archived from the original on February 28 2021 Retrieved July 22 2021 External links EditMCI J Series Website Wikimedia Commons has media related to MCI J Series Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title MCI J Series amp oldid 1171041530, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
