Green Technology - Hybrid - Benefits

In the stop-and-go world of school bus driving, Thomas Built's Saf-T-Liner® C2e hybrid electric parallel system makes perfect sense. You gain fuel efficiency by using energy that's normally lost in braking.

Because the engine doesn't have to work as hard, it releases fewer emissions. That leads to cleaner air, lower dependence on fossil fuels, and up to 30% reduction in greenhouse gases.

Hybrid Features

Customer Benefits

Electric motor launch and acceleration assist
  • Increases fuel economy
  • Reduces emissions
Regenerative braking
  • Aids in braking
  • Reduces brake wear
Charge-sustaining battery system
(vs. depleting system)
  • Charges without plug or electrical outlet
  • Requires smaller battery system
  • Less vehicle weight due to lighter batteries
Parallel system
(engine-only operation if hybrid goes offline)
  • Increases reliability as both electric-diesel or diesel-only operation are available
Engine start from electric motor
  • Starts more quickly
  • Reduces engine starter wear
  • Increases reliability

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