Thanks, it's a nice riding/driving bus, thought I would share. Tomorrow I plan on bringing my tripod along to show how quiet the bus is when driving it down the street.
I'm really surprised they weren't able to make these busses more like front engine style, so theres another row of seats, considering theres the whole run of the bus to place batteries and the electric motor. Radiator could've been placed in the front to achieve better cooling. Otherwise, really cool, thanks for the walkthrough!
Districts don't want to deal with DEF, they want simple fuel systems. Our CNG buses get the job done and their emissions are decent. We have a range of around 250 miles with them and that works for our district. With California trending to electrics, we are getting more of those too.
No issues on hot days. No Zonar, we pretrip our buses daily, with no issues getting it done. The buses had computer issues that Cummings has since fixed. We had 10 electric buses in May 2021, 8 were new 2020 models. I was one of 2 drivers, driving them to work the bugs out of them so to speak. Each one had a different quirk that made the computer think the bus was overheated after being driven 3 miles. I did videos on a couple of the breakdowns. Check my channel. One of our mechanics told me to always take a photo when I have bus issues, I go 1 better and shoot a video of the issues.
@@jonusle2937 The switch and lights pls It's the switch that's labeled W/L EMER, i was unsure what it did and wondered if you could demo it if you can :)
It looks like all they did was remove the engine and added an electric motor with batteries. I guess it is cheaper than redesigning the bus. Also you don't have an engine. Not sure why it has to make so much noise being stationary. Sound is annoying.
Because in California we escort K-8th grade. When the school bus driver escorts the students they hold a stop sign like a crossing guard. That takes the place of the front stop sign.
We have them on 95% of our buses. All the electric buses came with seatbelts. If you checkout my video for bus 28, it has a quickshot of the seatbelt configuration.
@@jonusle2937 yeah. Electric is not the answer but sometime in the future I’ll happen whether it be 1000 years from now or even 100 it’ll probably happen
These electric buses are absolute joke They will not work in North Louisiana for the fact that it gets really cold And we would never see these in North Louisiana, for the fact that it gets really cold in the wintertime And they will not go far at all. The buses here in North Louisiana have to travel long distances And also have to drive in rural areas So with that being said, these are a freaking mess and a absolute piece of crap
@@merrittvillekid wait til you see the ugly blue on Lion electric buses. The Blue Bird green grows on you after a while. I am getting used to it with 10 of them in our fleet. And more electrics on their way.
@@jonusle2937 yea they want us all to buy into this electric bullshit mabey they should make vehicles appealing looking instead of looking like fucking shit
Personally I don't think all electric buses are the answer. I tend to believe a hybrid bus is a better fix. But I work in California, so I am stuck with electric school buses.
I miss the crown supercoaches, those were the real buses
And they were fun to drive. I have a friend with about 6 or 7 of them in his collection. He has events where he let's people drive them.
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Super Incredible Content Bro 10/10!!!!!!!
Thanks, it's a nice riding/driving bus, thought I would share. Tomorrow I plan on bringing my tripod along to show how quiet the bus is when driving it down the street.
@@jonusle2937 You're welcome bro
I'm really surprised they weren't able to make these busses more like front engine style, so theres another row of seats, considering theres the whole run of the bus to place batteries and the electric motor. Radiator could've been placed in the front to achieve better cooling. Otherwise, really cool, thanks for the walkthrough!
You're welcome
Yep, that’s why we aren’t getting bluebird all Americans anymore, there’s no gas or electric version.
😫 school districts dont want diesel how cruel
Districts don't want to deal with DEF, they want simple fuel systems. Our CNG buses get the job done and their emissions are decent. We have a range of around 250 miles with them and that works for our district. With California trending to electrics, we are getting more of those too.
An electric school bus with green rims
And bumpers.
Where is this located I wanna drive one
Any problems with battery heat when the ambient is above 100?
No Zonar?
How did you break them in May?
No issues on hot days. No Zonar, we pretrip our buses daily, with no issues getting it done.
The buses had computer issues that Cummings has since fixed. We had 10 electric buses in May 2021,
8 were new 2020 models. I was one of 2 drivers, driving them to work the bugs out of them so to speak. Each one had a different quirk that made the computer think the bus was overheated after being driven 3 miles.
I did videos on a couple of the breakdowns. Check my channel. One of our mechanics told me to always take a photo when I have bus issues, I go 1 better and shoot a video of the issues.
It’s Cummins, not Cummings.
@user-ln7of9gs4s oopsie?
@Hifuntionaut I have a friend that is a fire chief in the San Francisco Bay area and he hates Teslas. They deal with them on a weekly basis.
Can you do a demo of the emergency red lights pls :) i have never seen one before
A demo of the switch and lights or just the switch? All of our buses from our 2006's forward have them.
@@jonusle2937 The switch and lights pls
It's the switch that's labeled W/L EMER, i was unsure what it did and wondered if you could demo it if you can :)
@cucaracha I will do it Monday morning when I am back in my work bus. My personal bus doesn't have any of that stuff.
@@jonusle2937 ok thanks so much i love your videos 🥰
Price?
Brand new these cost our district $333,333,33 each. This model now sells for over 400k each.
Bus 49 with route 2
Different bus for route 2
It looks like all they did was remove the engine and added an electric motor with batteries. I guess it is cheaper than redesigning the bus. Also you don't have an engine. Not sure why it has to make so much noise being stationary. Sound is annoying.
State/Federal Law requires them to make a sound from 20 mph - 0.
@@jonusle2937 The reason it is required so a person is not hit by a bus. However the bus is stationary.
Why isn’t there a front stop sign only in the rear ?
Because in California we escort K-8th grade. When the school bus driver escorts the students they hold a stop sign like a crossing guard. That takes the place of the front stop sign.
What about seat belts for the children?
We have them on 95% of our buses. All the electric buses came with seatbelts. If you checkout my video for bus 28, it has a quickshot of the seatbelt configuration.
“12 inch rims”?
Yes, it was explained to me by a mechanic. From the center of the hub to the outside edge is 12" or 24" across.
I prefer the old 2006 CNG John Deere engines. Electric is 😑
Electric is in the future for everyone until the next best thing comes along.
@@jonusle2937 yeah. Electric is not the answer but sometime in the future I’ll happen whether it be 1000 years from now or even 100 it’ll probably happen
@@charlesrodriguez7984 More like 10 years.
@ItzRyanYT. Buses would be ideal considering they do less than 60 miles a day.
These electric buses are absolute joke They will not work in North Louisiana for the fact that it gets really cold And we would never see these in North Louisiana, for the fact that it gets really cold in the wintertime And they will not go far at all. The buses here in North Louisiana have to travel long distances And also have to drive in rural areas So with that being said, these are a freaking mess and a absolute piece of crap
Why the ugly green paint
In California the green wheels and bumper signify that they are environmentally friendly vehicles. In this case electric.
@@jonusle2937 ugliest green paint since the 1970s green metallic
@@merrittvillekid wait til you see the ugly blue on Lion electric buses.
The Blue Bird green grows on you after a while. I am getting used to it with 10 of them in our fleet. And more electrics on their way.
@@jonusle2937 yea they want us all to buy into this electric bullshit mabey they should make vehicles appealing looking instead of looking like fucking shit
Personally I don't think all electric buses are the answer. I tend to believe a hybrid bus is a better fix. But I work in California, so I am stuck with electric school buses.