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Mark Childers of Thomas Built Buses stands in front of a large yellow electric school bus at ACT Expo while discussing the company’s new Type D EV school bus platform. Overlay text reads “The Big New EV School Bus” with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 19, 2026

Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet

Check in with Mark Childers on the new Wattson Type D electric school bus, featuring faster charging, expanded passenger capacity, and advanced safety technology.

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A yellow school bus drives along a rural road surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads “SAF-T-LINER C2 GASOLINE ARRIVES,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Adds Gasoline Engine Option to Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Lineup

The gasoline-powered bus features the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine and industry-first compression brake, joining the OEM's C2 powertrain lineup for 2026.

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a thomas built type a minotour school bus is shown parked outside on a sunny day
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2025

Thomas Built Buses to Increase Type A Minotour Production by 50%

The OEM's High Point, N.C. plant triples in space to accommodate the expansion of small school bus manufacturing.

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An orange and white graphic with text reading "2025 NAPT Highlights."
Videosby Elora HaynesNovember 10, 2025

NAPT ACTS 2025 Highlights: SBF On the Scene with Thomas Built Buses

See the Saf-T-Liner HDX2 Wattson school bus up close and hear what makes it a standout as a Type D electrification option.

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A row of yellow Valley View ISD electric school buses parked outdoors with the district logo in the corner of the image.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Texas District Deploys 8 Electric School Buses

The project is Highland Electric's first in south Texas, as Valley View ISD welcomes new Type Cs from Thomas Built Buses and eight Tellus chargers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Unveils Its First Electric Type D Bus

Wattson is the company's largest electrified school bus built on Thomas’ HDX2 platform and powered by Accelera’s 14Xe electric axle.

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Bus driver in safety vest gives a thumbs-up in the doorway of an IC electric school bus
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2025

The State of Electric School Buses: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Electric school buses face hurdles in funding, supply, and infrastructure, but adoption continues to grow. Here’s where the segment stands.

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A graphic introducing Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles.
Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

Thomas Built Buses, FCCC Unite as Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles

By merging Thomas Built Buses and FCCC, Daimler aims to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen its specialty vehicle portfolio.

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Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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