Leading North American conference features alternative-fuel school
buses,including new electric bus offering
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference (CPTC) trade show, Blue
Bird featured their exclusive, all-electric type D and A buses for
attendees to preview. Today, at the conclusion of the event, Blue Bird
hosted the Blue Bird Experience, a customer ride-and-drive
featuring a full line-up of Blue Bird’s class-leading products and
services. School buses in the ride-and-drive event included buses
powered by electric, gasoline, diesel and propane engines. In showcasing
the widest range of powertrain offerings in the industry, transportation
leaders from across North America have the power of choice when they
select Blue Bird buses for their fleet, with every fuel type available.
“We are excited to offer a ride and drive event in Canada that includes
buses powered by multiple fuel types,” said Phil Horlock, president and
CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “We are especially thrilled to show our
new Blue Bird All American RE Electric bus with our partner ADOMANI
(NASDAQ: ADOM).
There is so much excitement around our new electric buses – we are open
for business and taking orders!”
A first for the industry, Blue Bird is currently the only manufacturer
to offer all three bus model configurations in Type A, C and D powered
by an electric drivetrain. The zero-emission electric models exceed all
federal safety standard regulations, and their quiet operation lowers
driver distraction and increases the driver’s ability to hear passengers
and ambient noise. Electric buses also provide significant monthly
savings since there are no oil changes, no fuel or air filters, no
transmission to service or additional fluids required. With orders in
hand for fall delivery, these Blue Bird buses will positively impact
students and communities in the 2018-19 school year.
“The simplicity of the maintenance for electric school buses is a
definite plus for many school districts,” added Horlock.
The bus manufacturer prides itself in many unique offerings, which is
why a select group of suppliers also attended the conference, such as
Michelin, Allison, Hankook, Eaton, Hendrickson, Good Year, Safe Fleet,
HSM and Sound Off. Representatives from these companies were present to
show customers their products in action on the buses at the event.
About Blue Bird Corporation: Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is the
leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more
than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately
180,000 buses in operation today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation
in the school bus industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue
Bird distinguishes itself from its principal competitors by its singular
focus on the design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses
and related parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body
production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird
is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety,
product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.
In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel
applications with its propane-powered, electric and compressed natural
gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two
facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture
operates a manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada.
Service and after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts
distribution center located in Delaware, Ohio. For more information on
Blue Bird’s complete line of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
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Blue Bird Corporation
Justyne Lobello, 478-396-3487
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Source: Blue Bird Corporation