Thomas Built Buses and
International (IC Bus) currently manufacture charge sustaining hybrid
electric systems for diesel school buses. The factory
installed systems include Lithium Ion battery packs whose power is
regenerated
by the braking system. Technology provides 20 - 30% reduction in
emissions as
well as improved fuel economy estimated at nearly 30%.
Jefferson
County Public Schools Get First Hand Look at Diesel Hybrid
School
Buses Manufactured by Thomas Built
09.16.09 - JCPS
transportation managers were on hand Wed Sept 16 at Whayne Power
Systems in Louisville to see and ride on the diesel hybrid electric
school bus manufactured by Thomas Built Buses. The US EPA is providing
funds for several Kentucky public school systems to purchase the
diesel hybrid buses.