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NewsNovember 2, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Introduces New Pedestrian Detection System

A combination of radar units, LED ground lights, and haptic feedback comes together in the Saf-T-Zone system.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Jed Routh (Thomas Built Buses)

The vice president of sales, service, and marketing looks forward to more safety features in school bus software, not just in the mechanical components.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

Massachusetts Celebrates First V2G Benefits from Electric School Bus

The Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley used by Beverly Public Schools put nearly three megawatt-hours of electricity back into the grid.

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NewsOctober 4, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Names New VP of Engineering, Technology

Kendra Eads, a 20-year veteran of Cummins Inc., will oversee the development of new technologies for the school bus manufacturer.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2021

Clean Energy Roadshow Set for Georgia

The first of three events planned in Georgia this fall will showcase electric school buses from Blue Bird and Thomas Built Buses.

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NewsAugust 25, 2021

US Senator Visits Virginia School Bus Company to Talk Electric Buses, Infrastructure

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.) discusses the current federal infrastructure plan and what it means for electric school buses.

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NewsJuly 29, 2021

Former Thomas Built Leader to Head Virginia School Bus Dealership

Caley Edgerly, former president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, will take the helm at Sonny Merryman. He will take over for Floyd Merryman, who will step into the new role of executive chairman.

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ArticlesJuly 6, 2021

Q&A: Thomas Built’s Bangston Talks New Leadership Role, Industry Trends

The school bus OEM's new president and CEO details the overlap in his experiences within the school bus and trucking industries, advancements in vehicle electrification, and his predictions for school bus sales post-pandemic.

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NewsJune 17, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Names New CEO

Kevin Bangston, previously Daimler Trucks North America’s general manager, distribution network development, succeeds Caley Edgerly in the role. Bangston was Thomas Built’s chief financial officer from 2005 through 2008.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Copper Development Association to Launch Electric School Bus Coalition

Comprising school bus manufacturers and dealers, electric utilities, non-governmental organizations, and material providers, the coalition aims to drive adoption of electric bus fleets and the infrastructure needed to support them.

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