THOMAS BUILT BUSES  TRUCK GROUP

 Take a giant leap forward in safety.

BusWise® technology enhances each driver’s awareness of the surroundings in order to avoid problems and keep children safe. The latest features include:

• A warning system from Mobileye N.V. to help prevent forward collision, pedestrian collision and lane departure
• Speed limit indicator and headway monitoring function
• The PV360® multi-camera, 360-degree view of virtually everything surrounding the C2
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) by WABCO that intervenes automatically when it senses instability that could lead to rollover or loss of bus control
  

 Want an easier, more cost-effective way to manage your fleet?

You can follow every Saf-T-Liner® C2 in your fleet remotely with a Zonar web-based data management software platform. Customize the system for a variety of real-time alerts that monitor driver behaviors like speeding, excessive idling, hard acceleration and out-of-route miles. And keep track of dozens other critical bus functions to further improve efficiency.

 This is the technology of the future – in more ways than one.

Chances are, your buses will be in service for 20 years. Equipping them with the most advanced maintenance technology will help avoid excessive maintenance costs over their lifespan. That’s why BusWise® includes remote diagnostics to identify potential issues before they become serious. The system also can automate routine maintenance scheduling. And a variety of real-time service features are available now, like tire pressure monitoring, which checks both air pressure and temperature.

 What does this really mean to the marketplace?

Transportation directors now have the ultimate vehicle for managing their fleets efficiently, keeping children and drivers safer and lowering the total cost of ownership of each new bus they purchase.
Bus contractors now can get a significant competitive edge by offering a wide range of innovative features for ample customization.
Drivers now have an unmatched set of tools to help them perform their jobs better and more safely.
Parents can have greater peace of mind, knowing that the buses their children ride are equipped with more safety features than ever before.

 Specs

• Passenger Capacity  Up to 81
• Range  Up to 134 miles
• Charge Time  Nominal charge in 2-3 hours at a DC charging station*
• Battery Energy  Up to 220 kWh power
• Electric System
  
  • 295 peak horsepower
  • 0-60 mph acceleration in 49 seconds depending on final drive rear axle ratio
  • Standard SAE J1772 charging protocol
  • Over-the-air battery management software updates
  • Power-Save/Economy mode to extend range when required
  • Bilateral vehicle-to-grid capability
  • 2-speed transmission
  • Liquid cooled battery pack

 Safe Design

• Safety-first construction
• Specialized battery packaging for increased safety
• Zero emissions reduce exposure to harmful emissions
• Quiet operations eliminate driver distractions and increase awareness of what’s going on inside the bus

• Full OEM vehicle performance
• Top speed of 65 mph
• Regenerative braking
• No change to driver behavior required with automated drive cycles
• Up to 220 kWh

• Telematics system provides real-time fleet tracking, management and vehicle diagnostics
• Electronic control software interfaces with critical vehicle systems
• Includes fault detection and related management features
• Optimize battery economy while maintaining performance

• Electric buses pay for themselves over a lifetime
• Reduced cost of fuel. Electricity has the lowest and most stable operating cost of any fuel
• Less mechanical failure vs. traditional vehicles due to a simpler design
• Lower vehicle maintenance costs, including less frequent brake replacement, no oil changes and other savings
• No transmission and no shifting

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

 Service

• Comprehensive vehicle monitoring via telematics
• Predictive and real-time vehicle diagnostics for fleet managers
• Sales and service team support
• Less maintenance / service procedures required

 Specs

• Passenger Capacity  Up to 81
• Wheelbase  158″, 179″, 199″, 219″, 238″, 259″, 279″
• GVWR  Up to 33,000 lbs.
• Engine Options
  

  Detroit™ DD5™ engine (available late 2018)
  – 200 hp/560 lb-ft (2k or 3k transmission)
  – 220 hp/560 lb-ft (2k or 3k transmission)
  – 240 hp/660 lb-ft (2k or 3k transmission)

  Cummins® B6.7 200-260 hp
  – 260 hp/660 lb-ft
  – 250 hp/660 lb-ft
  – 240 hp/560 lb-ft
  – 220 hp/600 lb-ft
  – 220 hp/520 lb-ft
  – 200 hp/520 lb-ft
  Cummins® B6.7N with up to 240 hp
  DriveForce 8.0L LPG 339 hp
  DriveForce 8.8L LPG 270 hp

• Telematics
  

  Zonar® V3™ advanced telematics system
  
  Detroit™ Connect™ available on DD5 engine(available late 2018)

 Drivability/Comfort

• Up to 55-degree wheel cut*
• Tapered leaf suspension
• Obstruction-free open driver’s area
• Large overhead driver’s storage compartments
• Side storage for clipboards and personal objects
• Customizable driver smart switch placement
• Non-reflective instrument panel
• Automotive-style heating and ventilation controls
• 78″ full-height headroom
• Saf-T-Vue passenger loading window
• Low profile aerodynamic hood
• Instrument panel visibility through steering wheel

 Safety Features

You may have noticed that the C2 school bus looks different than other Type C buses. We chose this design, quite simply, because of the outstanding visibility and safety. The windshield provides a panoramic view and, when combined with the low sloping hood, low instrument panel and A-pillar windows, the C2’s visibility footprint is the largest in the type C category. Plus, it offers a number of other features that enhance safety, including:

• Saf-T-Net construction
  • Side skirt reinforcement
  • Extended roof bows
  • Rafter system
• Double-bolted body mounting clips
• Fuel tank mounted between frame rails
• One-piece bonded windshield
• Saf-T-Bond adhesive joints
• 33.3″ high windows
• Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS

 Available Options

• BusWise® Technologies platform
  • Zonar telematics system
  • PV360 camera
  • Collision avoidance systems
  • WiFi
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Detroit™ Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostics service (available
  with DD5 engine only)
• Wheelchair lift
• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
• Adjustable pedals
• Air suspension driver’s seat with available heating
• Air ride suspension
• Air disc brakes
• Variety of AM/FM radio options with PA, Bluetooth, Weatherband and speed-sensing volume controls
• Remote control/heated mirrors
• In dash HVAC
• Variety of seating options
  • Bench seat without belts, with lap belts or with three-point belts
  • Latch seat
  • Integrated child seat
  • Coach-style seating
• LED light packages
• Engine exhaust brake
• Acoustical ceiling
• Luggage compartments
• Overhead book racks
• Reading lights
• Tinted windows
• Heated driver’s seat
• Severe duty wiring harness
• Soft open/close hood
• Automatic headlights
• Trash can
• Cup holders
• FleetShield™ corrosion protection

 DD5™ Engine

Get the engine built for medium-duty applications. Power the possibilities with the Detroit DD5 engine for the Saf-T-Liner C2.

This medium-range engine also uses innovative technology such as variable exhaust cam phasing which reduces driver interactions with regen. The DD5 is available with the Detroit™ Connect Virtual Technician℠, a subscription-based remote diagnostic service (free for the first five years) that instantly transmits data to the Detroit Customer Support Center so you can make informed service decisions within minutes of an issue.

Demand it all—and get it—with the Detroit DD5, featuring:

• The longest service intervals in the industry, with up to 35,000-mile* oil and fuel filter change intervals
• Maximum uptime with unsurpassed efficiency and exceptional endurance
• Power, performance and best-in-class fuel economy and reliability
• Easier serviceability with top-load oil and fuel filters
• Standard warranty covers the engine and aftertreatment for five years/100,000 miles/160,000 km, including 100% parts and labor
• Extended coverage options available
• A 4-cylinder design, which provides just as much torque as a 6-cylinder, but with better fuel efficiency
• Variable exhaust cam phasing which allows additional heat to the exhaust stream to promote efficient operation of the aftertreatment system in low speed and stop-and-go operation. This reduces the need for active regen
• Adherence to emissions regulations through 2020

*Or 12 months or 1,500 hours, whichever comes first
Learn more about how Thomas Built Buses and Detroit Diesel Corporation are partners in performance.

 Serviceability

• Numbered fault code system for diagnostics
• Automated light checking system
• Mechanically fastened warning lights
• Easy “walk-in access” to engine compartment
• Passenger windows can be removed with just four screws
• DD5 engine available with Detroit™ Connect Virtual Technician℠ remote diagnostic service to help you maximize uptime
• Comprehensive DiagnosticLink® software
• Cummins® Stay Warm Feature to reduce DPF maintenance issues

 Warranty

At Thomas Built Buses, we know that school systems want to get the most out of their transportation budgets. That’s why we build our buses to a higher standard of durability. Thomas Built is pleased to offer a base warranty of three years or 50,000 miles on the Saf-T-Liner C2. This warranty covers the chassis, electrical and manual controls, safety equipment, assemblies and more. Normal wear items are excluded.