All-New Electric School Buses

Specifications
Capacity
Multiple floor plans available with passenger seating up to 81
Exterior Width
96”
Interior Width
90 3/4”
Isle Width
Varies by floor plan
Skirt Length
25 3/4”
Interior Headroom
77”
Overall Height
124”
Wheelbase
245” / 259” / 273”
Batteries
155 kWh Li-ION NMC/ G cell
Entrance Door
32” wide x 81” high / double “full view” outward opening
Propulsion System
Cummins PowerDrive 7000
Motor
TM4® SUMO™

  • Chassis

    • 100,000 psi steel frame rails 10 1/8″ high x 3″ flanges x 1/4″ thick
    • Cummins PowerDrive 7000 propulsion system, Utilizing an electric motor, 315 peak horsepower, 2,400ft-lbs peak torque
    • 155 kWh Lithium ion NMC/G cell between frame rails
    • 620 Nominal Voltage
    • Up to 120 miles per charge dependent on drive cycle, driver behavior, accessories and HVAC usage
    • 11R22.5 (G) tires
    • Large, easy to read gauges
    • 13,200 lb. front axle with parabolic
    spring suspension
    • 23,000 lb. rear axle with leaf spring suspension
    • Rubber coolant hoses
    • Anti-lock brakes
    • Air brake system
    • 12” steel front bumper
    • Tilting/telescoping steering column
    • Group-31 12v battery
    • “Huck Spin” fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures

  • Durability

    • All parts are pre-primed or thoroughly rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly
    • Entire underbody (body skirt and floor) is undercoated before mounting on chassis
    • Exterior surfaces are painted with heat-cured polyurethane
    • Interior surfaces are painted with high-quality, hotsprayed, baked-on enamel
    • 1/8” Smooth black rubber flooring, 3/16” ribbed rubber aisle
    • Rubber cooling hoses
    • Rubber molded wheelhouse
    • “Huck Spin” frame fasteners

  • Strength

    • 14-gauge steel, hat shaped posts and roof bows
    • 16-gauge, channeled interior steel window headers
    • Riveted and welded construction
    • Four full-length, 16-gauge exterior side rub rails
    • 20-gauge fluted exterior side panels
    • 22-gauge interior galvalume side panels
    • 14-gauge steel floor panels
    • 100,000 psi steel chassis frame, 1/4” thick with permanent fixtures and attached with “Huck Spin” fasteners

  • Safety

    • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
    • Single halogen headlights
    • Driver's three-point seat belt with adjustable 7 1/2” pillar loop
    • Outward-opening entrance door
    • Flat and convex rearview mirrors
    • Crossview mirrors
    • Electric horn with high and low note
    • Blue Bird's unitized construction of the passenger compartment
    • 15” steel front bumper, 12” steel rear bumper
    • Suspended brake and accelerator pedals with optimized spacing
    • Certified to Colorado Rack and Load and Kentucky Pole testing
    • Sound generator enabled with speeds less than 20mph

  • Serviceability

    • Wiper motors mounted behind hinged panel for easy access
    • Easy access to front headlights
    • Body wiring terminal is easily accessible through exterior electrical compartment
    • Wiring is color coded and continuously numbered for easy identification
    • Fused circuit protection
    • Grease fittings on emergency door hinges
    • Easy-opening, outward opening entrance door; features long-lasting, oil-impregnated, bronze pivotal bearings
    • All Lights equipped with plug in connectors

  • Comfort & Convenience

    • 77” headroom at aisle, front to rear
    • 12” Split-sash, tempered windows
    • Tinted windshield
    • 90,000 btu front heater and defroster
    • Full “panoramic” cockpit view
    • Full body insulation
    • Acoustic headlining (Driver's section)
    • Efficiency meter

  • Driver Ergonamics

    • Power steering with tilting/telescoping column
    • Large, easy to read gauges
    • Backlit, easy to reach switch panel with rocker switches
    • Electric, intermittent, single switch windshield wipers
    • 3-point seat belt with 7 1/2” vertical adjustment
    • Fully adjustable driver's seat
    • Wraparound dash

  • Optional Features

    • Front and rear air ride suspension available on 259” and 273” wheelbase only
    • Roof or skirt mounted HV self contained A/C
    • Wheelchair lift is available as right side mid mount only
    • Driver side tool compartment
    • Driver side mid-mount luggage compartment
    • Stepwell area heater, front of bus heaters and rear bus heaters

  • Specifications
    Capacity
    Multiple floor plans available with passenger seating up to 72
    Exterior Width
    96”
    Interior Width
    90 3/4”
    Isle Width
    Varies by floor plan
    Skirt Length
    25 3/4”
    Interior Headroom
    77”
    Overall Height
    123”
    Wheelbase
    252” / 273”
    Batteries
    155 kWh Li-ION NMC/ G cell
    Entrance Door
    27” wide x 78” high / double “full view” outward opening
    Propulsion System
    Cummins PowerDrive 7000
    Motor
    TM4® SUMO™
  • Specifications
    Tire Size
    11R22.5 (G)
    Brakes
    Air brakes 5" front and 7" rear
    Suspension
    Front - 10,000 lb. parabolic springs
    Rear - 23,000 lb. leaf springs
    Steering
    Tilting/telescoping steering
    Front Axle
    10,000 lb.
    Rear Axle
    23,000 lb.
    Wheel Cut
    50°
    GVWR
    Up to 33,000 lb.
    Miles per Charge
    Up to 120 miles
    Recharge Time
    Standard CCS1 connector with AC and DC
    Fast Charging capabilities:
    - Level 2 charging in approx. 8hrs
    - Level 3 (DCFC) charging in approx. 3hrs

  • Chassis

    • 100,000 psi steel frame rails 10 1/8″ high x 3″ flanges x 1/4″ thick
    • Cummins PowerDrive 7000 propulsion system, Utilizing an electric motor, 315 peak horsepower, 2,400ft-lbs peak torque
    • 155 kWh Lithium ion NMC/G cell between frame rails
    • 620 Nominal Voltage
    • Up to 120 miles per charge dependent on drive cycle, driver behavior, accessories and HVAC usage
    • 11R22.5 (G) tires
    • Large, easy to read gauges
    • 10,000 lb. front axle with 10,000 lb. parabolic spring suspension
    • 23,000 lb. rear axle with leaf spring suspension
    • Rubber coolant hoses
    • Anti-lock brakes
    • 15” steel front bumper
    • Tilting/telescoping steering column
    • Group-31 12v battery
    • “Huck Spin” fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures

  • Durability

    • All parts are pre-primed or thoroughly rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly
    • Entire underbody (body skirt and floor) is undercoated before mounting on chassis
    • Exterior surfaces are painted with heat-cured polyurethane
    • Interior surfaces are painted with high-quality, hotsprayed, baked-on enamel
    • 1/8” Smooth black rubber flooring, 3/16” ribbed rubber aisle
    • Rubber cooling hoses
    • Rubber molded wheelhouse
    • “Huck Spin” frame fasteners

  • Strength

    • 14-gauge steel, hat shaped posts and roof bows
    • Rigid 16-gauge steel roof longitudinal internal structural members
    • 16-gauge, channeled interior steel window headers
    • Riveted and welded construction
    • Four full-length, 16-gauge exterior side rub rails
    • 20-gauge fluted exterior side panels
    • 22-gauge interior galvalume side panels
    • 14-gauge steel floor panels
    • 100,000 psi steel chassis frame, 1/4” thick with permanent fixtures and attached with “Huck Spin” fasteners

  • Safety

    • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
    • Single halogen headlights
    • Driver's three-point seat belt with adjustable 7 1/2” pillar loop
    • Outward-opening entrance door with 1,350 square-inch tempered safety glass
    • Best driver's line of sight in the school bus industry for a Type C product
    • Flat and convex rearview mirrors
    • Crossview mirrors
    • Electric horn with high and low note • Blue Bird's unitized construction of the passenger compartment
    • 15” steel front bumper, 12” steel rear bumper
    • 8.25 x 22.5 Disc, hub-piloted steel wheels
    • Certified to Colorado Rack and Load and Kentucky Pole testing
    • Sound generator enabled with speeds less than 20mph

  • Serviceability

    • Chassis multiplex wiring
    • Large work space under hood
    • Easy hood assist
    • Body wiring terminal is easily accessible through exterior electrical compartment
    • Wiring is color coded and continuously numbered for easy identification
    • Fused circuit protection
    • Grease fittings on emergency door hinges
    • Easy-opening, outward opening entrance door; features long-lasting, oil-impregnated, bronze pivotal bearings
    • Body wiring is encased in “easy to access” ABS molding above passenger windows

  • Comfort & Convenience

    • 77” headroom at aisle, front to rear
    • 12” Split-sash, tempered windows
    • Tinted windshield
    • 90,000 btu front heater and defroster
    • Full “panoramic” cockpit view
    • Full body insulation
    • Acoustic headlining (Driver's section)
    • Efficiency meter

  • Driver Ergonamics

    • “Best-in-class” driver visibility
    • Power steering with tilting/telescoping column
    • Large, easy to read gauges
    • Backlit, easy to reach switch panel with rocker switches
    • Electric, intermittent, single switch windshield wipers
    • 3-point seat belt with 7 1/2” vertical adjustment
    • Fully adjustable driver's seat
    • Wraparound dash

  • Optional Features

    • Front and rear air ride suspension available on 273” wheelbase only
    • Roof or skirt mounted HV self contained A/C
    • Wheelchair lift is available as right side rear mount only
    • Driver side tool compartment
    • Driver side mid-mount luggage compartment
    • Stepwell area heater, front of bus heaters and rear bus heaters

Specifications Ford E-450
Max Passenger Capacity
30 / 18
Number of Rows
5 / 5
Exterior Length Overall
283" / 283"
Exterior Width Overall
96" / 96"
Exterior Height Overall
113" / 118"
Interior Floor Length
177.25" / 177.25"
Interior Width at Hip
93" / 93"
Interior Height at Center Line
76" / 76"
Entrance Door
32" x 77" / 32" x 82"
Entrance Door
27” wide x 78” high / double “full view” outward opening
Side Windows
35" x 30" / 35" x 30"
Motor
Electric Borg-Warner Remy

  • Reinforced Structure

    • Aluminum side body panels for longevity and low repair costs
    • HD package available for harsh driving conditions
    • Extra structural reinforcement to meet stringent requirements
    • One Piece galvanized steel roof bow

  • Enhanced Safety

    • Heavy-gauge steel side impact barriers
    • Easy access to control panel
    • Maximum visibility with the more-view window and the fully glassed entrance door

  • Superior Insulation and Quietness

    • 1.5″ fiberglass throughout
    • Insulated roof bows
    • Prevents condensation and corrosion
    • Reduction of noise transfer into passenger compartment

  • Increased Comfort

    • Wider seating for superior comfort
    • Wide body design creating large aisle
    • Better compartmentalization
    • Better knee clearance and modularity

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