2014 NSTA Summer Conference Ken Hedgecock Technology Update July 21, 2014
Agenda Topics Thomas’ Commitment Alternative Fuel Choices Total Cost of Ownership Corrosion Offerings Zonar Partnership Warranty Changes The Future? Questions
TBB’s goal is to offer the fuel of choice to meet all market segment needs 4 DieselGasolineCNGPropane MinotourXXXX C2X X*X EFXX HDXX X
Type A CNG Up to 30 passengers GM 159” Wheelbase 14,200 GVWR 6-speed transmission GM 6.0L Vortec powered by IMPCO Automotive 4-tank system, 26 GGE 3-year/36,000-mile limited bumper-to- bumper warranty
Type A Propane Up to 30 passengers GM 159” Wheelbase 14,200 GVWR 6-speed transmission GM 6.0L LPG 332 HP, 370 LB-FT Torque 3-tank system; gas gallon equivalent of 35 gallons 5-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain limited warranty and 3- year/36,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty
Type C Propane Up to 81 passengers 219", 238", 259", 279“ Available Wheelbases Up to 33,000 GVWR Allison 2300 PTS Series 8.0L V-8 LPG by Powertrain Integration with liquid propane injection system by CleanFUEL USA 350 HP, 500 LB-FT Torque 2-tank system; gas gallon equivalent of 70 gallons 5-year/100,000-mile engine warranty
Rear Engine CNG Up to 90 passengers 219", 238", 259", 279“ Available Wheelbases 36,000 GVWR Allison 3000 PTS Series Cummins ISL G 250 or 280 HP, 800 LB- FT Torque 4-tank system; diesel gallon equivalent of 60 gallons 5-year/100,000-mile
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) QUESTION: How much do you pay for a bus after you pay for a bus?
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Fuel Costs Operational Costs – Ease of maintenance – Service and repairs – Reliability – Parts – Durability Investment Costs
Corrosion Protection
Corrosion Protection Options FleetShield TuffCoat Durable, high-performance coating Available on bumpers, luggage boxes and the stepwell Guards against corrosion, abrasion, impact and weather Resistant to chemicals, including road de-icing treatments Provides flexible, textured surface Dampens noise and vibration
Corrosion Protection Options FleetShield EdgeCover Clear, protective coating on top of standard paint Applied to various locations: –– Perimeters of doors –– Wheelhouse fenderettes –– Lower skirt seams –– Door hinges Utilized in commercial bus and auto applications Durable, self-healing formula Guards against corrosion and weather Resistant to chemicals, including road de-icing treatments
Corrosion Protection Options FleetShield UnderGuard High-performance undercoating Applied to the underside of the body Utilized in commercial bus and auto applications Durable, self-healing formula Guards against corrosion, abrasion, impact and weather Resistant to chemicals, including road de-icing treatments
Partnership – 10/2014 Data Streaming Multiple Service Packages TBB Standard Equipment Preventative Maintenance Driver Behavior Student Tracking
New STD TBB Comprehensive Warranty – 10/2014
Allison FuelSense
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