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Electric School Bus Ride and Drive Kicks-Off in Bellflower, California with Standing Room Only

Blue Bird’s Electric School Bus Ride and Drive Event kicked off today in Bellflower, California to a packed crowd of transportation directors, bus mechanics, OEM vendors, SCAQMD staff, and representatives from US Senator Kamala Harris’ office, as well as Congresswoman Lucille Roybal – Allard’s (CA-40) and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez’s (CA-38) office. On hand to present and discuss the all-new Blue Bird All American electric school bus were professionals from Blue Bird, Inc., Adomani — the power and drivetrain behind the all-new electric school bus built by Blue Bird — and representatives from A-Z Bus Sales — California and Hawaii’s Blue Bird School Bus Dealer.

Due to the huge interest and events popularity, A-Z Bus Sales added a new location to their two-week tour of the electric Type D school bus. School transportation professionals are able to attend the event this Wednesday, January 10 in San Diego at San Diego Unified School District from 10 AM to 1 PM. For more information and other event locations, visit the Ride and Drive page.

A-Z Bus Sales staff along with Blue Bird and Adomani will discuss the operations and features of the all-new electric school bus along with HVIP funding options. Participants are also encouraged to board the electric bus for a ride and drive around the neighborhood to gain first-hand experience of the electric Blue Bird school bus. Light lunch and refreshments will be served. Arrive early to get a seat for the presentation. Today’s event was packed with attendees leaving standing room only.

 

 

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GVWR
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Minimum Wheelbase
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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
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Battery Capacity
43 kWh     |     86 kWh
Charge Time
5.5 hours (Level 2)     |       11.25 hours (Level 2)

1 hour (Level 3)           |       1.5 hours (Level 3)
Payload and Passenger Capacity**
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Maximum Speed
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Peak Power
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Torque Rating (after transmission)
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GVWR
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Minimum Wheelbase
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All Electric Range*
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Battery Capacity
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Charge Time
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11.25 hours     |       16.75 hours

(DC Fast Charge)

1.5 hour          |        2.25 hours
Payload and Passenger Capacity**
7,980 lbs     |       7,200 lbs

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Maximum Speed
65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power
241 HP (180 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)
790 lb-ft (1071 Nm)
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Peak Power
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Torque Rating (after transmission)
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