2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

Thomas Built Buses has been moving the industry forward for more than 100 years. Now were driving it in a whole new way with Jouley, the first generation Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus.Named after the joule unit of energy, Jouley is our first electric bus and a working example of not only how important electric vehicles are to us, but how important they are to Daimler as a whole. Its emissions-free, noise pollution-free and fossil fuel-free, helping you save operating costs and maybe even the planet. Ideal for in-town routes, Jouley is the latest chapter in our joint commitment with Daimler to providing proven, sustainable solutions today. And tomorrow.

Features may include:

• Safety-first construction with reliable, fault-tolerant design

• Specialized battery packaging for increased safety

• Zero vehicle emissions, reduces exposure to harmful emissions and improves health of the students and greater community

• Quiet operations eliminate driver distractions and increases awareness of whats going on inside the bus

• Full OEM vehicle performance

• Top speed of 65 mph

• No transmission/shifting

• 0-60 mph acceleration in 45 seconds

• Regenerative braking

• Automated drive cycles require no change to driver behavior

• Full charge in less than 8 hours with standard chargers

• Vehicle control software interfaces with critical vehicle systems. Includes fault detection and related management features

• Optimizes battery economy while maintaining performance

• Telematics system provides real-time fleet tracking, management and vehicle diagnostics

• Over-the-air software updates

• Electric buses pay for themselves over a lifetime

• Reduced cost of fuel. Electricity is the lowest and most stable operating cost of any fuel

• Simpler design means less mechanical failure vs. traditional vehicles

• Minimized costs associated with vehicle maintenance; less brake replacement required, no oil changes, etc.

• Integrated exportable power enables the transfer of stored energy on board the bus for use in opportunistic V2G applications

• Comprehensive vehicle monitoring via telematics

• Predictive and real-time vehicle diagnostics for fleet manager

• PowerSave/Economy mode to extend range when required