BE-35 Battery-Electric School Bus
Battery-Electric Design
- ZERO emissions
- Reduce fuel costs by greater than 90%
- Reduces chance of childhood asthma
- Fewer parts to maintain with battery-electric drivetrain
- Ultra-quiet drive system reduces noise pollution
- 90% regenerative braking recapture
Unique All-Composite Body
- Low floor minimizes boarding time and increases passenger safety
- Impact resistant composite body increases vehicle safety and reduces maintenance
- Low center of gravity reduces chance for roll over
- Light weight body reduces impact on streets
- Modern appearance
- ADA-friendly design enables all students to ride the bus requiring fewer drivers and less vehicles to maintain
- No corrosion - composite body and stainless steel subframe
Other Features
- Safety front door prevents students from walking directly in front of the bus
- Emergency stand-by generator available for limp home mode if necessary
- Incremental cost paid for by fuel savings
- Large windshield for increased visibility
- Driver footwell glass for increased safety