The compact design of the 14Xe has allowed for a shorter wheelbase, something which Thomas Built Buses says was “highly requested” by customers.

Reed replaces Kevin Bangston, who has moved to the CEO and president role at Daimler Truck Financial Services North America. 

Moreover, Thomas Built Buses has announced that its new Type D buses will now be produced in Archdale, North Carolina rather than at High Point.

Bangston, who replaces Jeff Sather in the leadership role at FCCC, will lead the two DTNA subsidiaries under a new structure where he is responsible for key business areas in Specialty Vehicles.

Proterra batteries will continue to be supplied to two vehicle ranges built by DTNA brands: the ‘Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley’ school bus by Thomas Built Buses; and the ‘MT50e’ chassis by Freightliner Custom Chassis.

New York Mayor, Eric Adams, announced USD 77 million in federal funding for the New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP), which provides subsidies to help NY school districts fund the acquisition of 180 new electric school buses.

The 1,000th ‘Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley’ electric vehicle was delivered as part of an order for 8 electric school buses, which were reportedly funded through the ‘Clean School Bus’ federal grant programme.

160 Proterra Powered ‘Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley’ buses will be deployed in school districts across the state of South Carolina next year, paid for by funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The components manufacturer began production of the electric powertrain for Class 5-8 CVs in December 2021. It also announced supply agreements with Thomas Built Buses and Hexagon Purus.

Thomas Built Buses is to supply the first 50 of its ‘Jouley’ electric school buses to the state of Virginia.

Thomas Built Buses Inc has selected the Allison 2500 automatic transmission as part of the Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series for its new Safe-T-Liner C2 propane autogas school bus.