Here's Daimler's First All-Electric School Bus
The leading manufacturer of school buses in North America has rolled out its first all-electric school bus.
Thomas Built Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler, has introduced the Saf-T-Liner C2 Electric Bus that has earned the nickname “Jouley.” Starting in 2019, Jouley will start driving up to 81 kids all over America to school with zero emissions. According to Daimler, Jouley features a 160-kWh battery, providing up to nearly 100 miles (160 kilometers) of range on a single charge. If even longer trips are needed, additional battery packs are available as an option for higher range.
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In developing the all-electric bus, Thomas Built Buses was able to take advantage of Daimler’s electric technology resources. The company is known for its legendary yellow school buses and has a market share of 38.7 percent in North America, making it the leading manufacturer of school buses.
It’s almost a surprise it has taken this long for a school bus to go electric, considering most of their commutes are short distance.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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