Blue Bird Announces 500 Electric School Buses in North America

June 21, 2021by cowest

Blue Bird announced at a dealer meeting in late May that the company hit a new milestone of five hundred (500) electric buses either having been delivered or on order in North America.

Read the full press release HERE. 

The excitement of the news may have you wondering, “Why Electric?”

Blue Bird Electric Buses provide a cleaner solution for daily transportation, but they can also lower expenses over time in some cases.  Blue Bird’s Vision and All American RE Electric buses cut cost on fuel and have fewer moving parts, reducing maintenance costs over the vehicle’s life in addition to producing ZERO emissions.  When purchasing a bus, the total cost to maintain and fuel the vehicle throughout its lifetime is something to consider. Take for example the following areas in which you can save money with our Blue Bird Electric.

  • No Engine Oil Changes
  • No Engine Air Filter Change
  • No Smog Check/Testing
  • No Spark or Glow Plug, or Coil Replacements
  • No Transmission Maintenance
  • Brake Pad Change Intervals are Longer
  • Fewer Coolant Changes Needed

Cummins PowerDrive™
Our Blue Bird Vision and All American buses are equipped with Cummins PowerDrive™ technology, which includes an integrated telematics control software, so you can easily manage and maintain your bus throughout its lifetime.

While saving money is always a consideration, what does this mean for the day-to-day operation?

  • Blue Bird’s electric buses can get up to 120 miles in a single charge, depending on driving habits and the terrain in which it is traveling.
  • With a typical Level 2 (AC) charger, Blue Bird Electric buses can charge in approximately 8 hours.  With the new fast charging option, which utilizes CCS1 plug, our buses can charge in approximately 3 hours!
  • As for the infrastructure needed, additions are part of the integration process when adding an electric bus to your fleet.  The added infrastructure can hep you to better manage your energy needs overall.  A service we offer is to help buyers navigate the companies that can support your needs and help find any potential financial assistance and grants that may be available.

Along with reduced maintenance and fuel costs, many government subsidies and grants are available for school districts that are willing to buy electric.  This is true for our Colorado customers where grant funds are available through the ALT Fuels Colorado Grant Program.

NOTE- The ALT Fuels Colorado application is currently open through July 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM. For more information click HERE.

There are many reasons to choose a Blue Bird Electric bus for your passenger needs. Safety is our number one priority, and our electric buses are no exception. Our Electric buses conform to all Blue Bird standard safety features and testing. In addition, our electric buses are exceptionally quiet, allowing drivers to better hear passenger compartment noises, and concentrate on the road ahead.

Colorado/West Equipment, Inc. and Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc. are committed to serving your passenger needs.  Child safety and customer satisfaction remain our top priority.  Contact us today.

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