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2014 NSTA Summer Conference. Ken Hedgecock Technology Update July 21, 2014. Agenda Topics. Thomas’ Commitment Alternative Fuel Choices Total Cost of Ownership Corrosion Offerings Zonar Partnership Warranty Changes The Future? Questions.
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2014 NSTA Summer Conference Ken Hedgecock Technology 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
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 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 and auto 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 Preventative Maintenance Driver Behavior Student Tracking Data Streaming Multiple Service Packages TBB Standard Equipment
New STD TBB Comprehensive Warranty – 10/2014 1 Year 3 Year