External skirt panels are high resistant ‘pultruded’ fibreglass that allow high impact without fracture, distortion or drooping.

Skirt panels are specially shaped to provide quick installation or replacement. They can be made to company colours, with the same colour being throughout the thickness of the material, saving operating time and money. Overall the ‘pultruded’ fibreglass saves weight and increases strength.

New ducting material, with ‘hinge-less’ design, provides access to the ducting area using a new pivoting system. The ducting, lights and stanchions are a fully integrated feature saving on weight and components.

Fibreglass roof and front rear headers have been modelled with 3D technology, providing higher strength with lighter weight.

New plastics are now available for use in the bus industry, and the CB80 is the first to utilise them and provide cost savings to Australian operators. The latest high impact plastics are available for front and rear corners in the high impact zones. These parts are similar to fibreglass parts, but take three times the impact without fracturing.