2014 NSTA Summer Conference
Ken HedgecockTechnology 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
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Diesel Gasoline CNG Propane
Minotour X X X X
C2 X X* X
EFX X
HDX X 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 andauto 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
DataStreaming
Multiple Service
Packages
TBB Standard
Equipment
Preventative Maintenance
Driver Behavior Student
Tracking
New STD TBB Comprehensive Warranty – 10/2014
1 Year
3 Year
Allison FuelSense
Thank you!
