USA: Specialist school bus manufacturer Thomas Built Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America, has announced the launch of the second-generation Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus. First introduced in 2017, the Jouley is the brand’s flagship electric bus, with more than 1,000 delivered to North American customers. The updated model comes with a new generation e-axle and a new versatile option.
A compact, all-in-one power source, the 14Xe eAxle from Cummins zero-emission brand Accelera integrates a motor, two-speed transmission, disc brakes and rear-drive gear set into one package mounted on the rear axle. The second-generation Jouley is equipped with an 800-volt Proterra battery system and a battery capacity of 246kWh. It offers a new 219 inch (5.66m) wheelbase with capacity for up to 60 passengers, a feature which Daimler says was highly requested by customers.
