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The Safest Journey

At Thomas Built Buses, we view safety as a journey, not a destination. Safety is at the core of everything we do—from our manufacturing processes to our testing protocols and focus on continuous innovation. It is more than just a feature; it’s an interconnected facet of all our operations.

Let’s look at how this commitment to safety is woven into every phase of our process, from…

Getting students involved in the electric school bus conversation

What makes the electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus an excellent vehicle for today and the future? Our free Electric School Bus Curriculum answers this and more.

Today’s students are increasingly interested in electric vehicles and environmentally smart transportation options. This dynamic, professionally designed curriculum provides teachers with tools and lessons to increase…

Driving Sustainability: Understanding Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

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…

Evolving Driver Comfort and Safety

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…

Announcing Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting: How Our Team of Experts Can Help You Electrify Your Fleet

This article was last updated on July 18, 2023.

At Thomas Built Buses, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting services, a team of dedicated infrastructure experts who aim to help customers navigate the complexities of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure planning and implementation.

What is Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting? 

Simply put, Infrastructure Consulting is here to help schools make the transition from traditional fuel to electric school buses. We understand that, as a customer, you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need from an infrastructure standpoint to be operational. There are multiple stakeholders that you may not work with on a regular basis, like utility and general contractors. There are sourcing materials and supply chain issues. There are new partners involved, like charging suppliers. It’s an entire ecosystem of new stakeholders, new information and new considerations you will need to factor in before rolling out operations. Our in-house team provides a comprehensive range of customized infrastructure consulting services to make the process that much easier.

What services does Infrastructure Consulting offer? 

The team offers a wide range of custom services to help districts transition to electric buses and can meet you where you are in the process. These include:

  • Route Analysis: They will assess district routes, evaluate charging needs and explore opportunities for savings via conversion from traditional fuel to electric.
  • TCO Analysis:They will assess district routes, evaluate charging needs and explore opportunities for savings via conversion from traditional fuel to electric.
  • Charge Requirement Analysis: They will examine fleet operating time and idle time to make recommendations for required charger capacity.
  • V2G Feasibility Analysis: They will appraise the potential for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementation. 
  • Project Integration: They will pull in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) providers to accelerate the creation of a viable electrification plan. 

What are the different consulting packages available? 

Depending on each customer’s specific needs, our infrastructure consultants offer three support levels:

  • The Volt Package: This package is recommended for customers in need of basic infrastructure knowledge or EV transition support.
  • The Amp Package: This package is recommended for customers in need of strategic infrastructure planning and capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating expense (OpEx) estimates. 
  • The Joule Package: This level of turnkey support is recommended for complete project management and execution and can include engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction and installation, testing and commissioning, and training.

How will these new services benefit me? 

With so many emerging players in the EV space and new information to evaluate, bringing on an expert to sift through the options can be game changing. The team at Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting has been through the tough learning process and developed the necessary tools and connections to simplify conversion. This gives them the history and leverage to help customers make sure their assets and investments are utilized in the best way possible. They will help you strategize and execute a smart electrification plan, allowing you to focus on delivering safe, reliable and efficient transportation to your district and students.

How can I find out more? 

If you are interested in finding out more about services offered by Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting, or if you’re ready to start the process of converting your school bus fleet to electric, contact the experts at Thomas Built Buses below.

An Electric Bus Authority expert is ready to help.

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