Blue Bird Electric School Buses Showcased at Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference
Leading North American conference features alternative-fuel school buses, including new electric bus
offering
At the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference (CPTC) trade show, Blue Bird featured their exclusive, all-electric type D and A
buses for attendees to preview. Today, at the conclusion of the event, Blue Bird hosted the Blue Bird Experience, a customer
ride-and-drive featuring a full line-up of Blue Bird’s class-leading products and services. School buses in the ride-and-drive
event included buses powered by electric, gasoline, diesel and propane engines. In showcasing the widest range of powertrain
offerings in the industry, transportation leaders from across North America have the power of choice when they select Blue Bird
buses for their fleet, with every fuel type available.
“We are excited to offer a ride and drive event in Canada that includes buses powered by multiple fuel types,” said Phil
Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “We are especially thrilled to show our new Blue Bird All American RE Electric
bus with our partner ADOMANI (NASDAQ: ADOM). There is so much excitement around our new electric buses – we are open for business and taking
orders!”
A first for the industry, Blue Bird is currently the only manufacturer to offer all three bus model configurations in Type A, C
and D powered by an electric drivetrain. The zero-emission electric models exceed all federal safety standard regulations, and
their quiet operation lowers driver distraction and increases the driver’s ability to hear passengers and ambient noise. Electric
buses also provide significant monthly savings since there are no oil changes, no fuel or air filters, no transmission to service
or additional fluids required. With orders in hand for fall delivery, these Blue Bird buses will positively impact students and
communities in the 2018-19 school year.
“The simplicity of the maintenance for electric school buses is a definite plus for many school districts,” added Horlock.
The bus manufacturer prides itself in many unique offerings, which is why a select group of suppliers also attended the
conference, such as Michelin, Allison, Hankook, Eaton, Hendrickson, Good Year, Safe Fleet, HSM and Sound Off. Representatives from
these companies were present to show customers their products in action on the buses at the event.
About Blue Bird Corporation: Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school
buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today. Blue
Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes itself
from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related
parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is
recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and
drivability. In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, electric and
compressed natural gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia. Its
Micro Bird joint venture operates a manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and after-market parts are
distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution center located in Delaware, Ohio. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete line
of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
Blue Bird Corporation
Justyne Lobello, 478-396-3487
justyne.lobello@blue-bird.com
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