Thomas Built Buses is expanding its electric school bus lineup with Wattson, its new Type D electric school bus designed for larger capacity routes and faster charging.
At ACT Expo, Mark Childers discusses how Wattson builds on the Jouley platform while adding more passenger capacity, faster 800-volt charging, regenerative braking options, and advanced safety technology.
In this interview:
- Thomas Built’s new Wattson Type D EV bus with:
- 84-passenger electric school bus capacity
- Faster AC and DC charging with an 800V system
- New driver cockpit and regenerative braking controls
- EPA funding uncertainty and alternative fuel strategy
- Why Thomas Built says EV adoption is still growing
The conversation also explores how Thomas Built is balancing electric, diesel, biodiesel, and alternative fuel options as the school transportation market evolves.
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