In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability has become a global focus. But what does that even mean? For Thomas Built Buses, it’s about defining our commitment to our organization, our industry and the communities we serve. While our electric school bus, the Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley®, and its many milestones (including the recent delivery of our 1,000th) often come to…
Upgrading the C2’s User-Experience for a New Era of Drivers
Student safety is in the hands of school bus drivers. The more comfortable and confident drivers feel, the more safely they drive.
For the last 20 years, Thomas Built Buses has supplied the industry with advanced electronics engineered with safety prioritized in every detail. Our Saf-T-Liner® C2 was designed…
As electric school buses continue to gain momentum across the U.S. through federal incentives like the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, school districts are looking for help in transitioning their traditional bus fleets to electric, including building out electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Building and implementing charging infrastructure can be a daunting task, with challenges…
From Kendra Eads, VP of Engineering and Technology at Thomas Built Buses
As we gear up for the back-to-school season, it’s important to recognize the significant advancements in school bus technology that enhance the safety and well-being of our students during their daily journeys.
At Thomas Built Buses, our commitment to safety is evident in our mission and…
It’s a new and exciting day in the school bus industry. With electric vehicle technology advancing at a rapid pace, the feasibility for electric school buses is becoming a reality for many districts across the nation, not just those in California and New York. But after you decide that you want to convert to electric, how do you get started? To be honest, it can seem overwhelming, but it is not impossible with the right help.
Today, leading school bus manufacturer Thomas Built Buses is offering state-of-the-art electric school bus technology with their Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley electric school bus. And more than that, Thomas Built is also paving the way for districts to go electric. Thomas Built Buses’ dealers and a growing team of EV specialists are meeting one-on-one with customers to help them navigate this new world of electric school buses. From grant application processes to partnering with utility providers, Thomas Built Buses is making it easy for districts to convert to electric school buses.
If you are thinking about converting to electric school buses, here is a list of a few things to consider when getting started on the road to EV.
Taking these steps will ensure that you will be well on your way to a successful school year with new electric school buses. If you would like to learn more about incorporating electric school buses into your own fleet stop here for more information.