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The powertrain is installed to OEM standards at the time of the vehicle’s manufacture, similar to a natural gas or propane upfit. In addition to the Ford F59 chassis, the Motiv all-electric powertrain has upfit packages available for the Ford E450 and Crane Carrier COE2 Class 8 chassis. “Greening the nation’s fleets is not a one-size-fits-all solution between CNG, propane, and now an all-electric option, we continue to guide schools and commercial fleets towards the best options to fit their operational needs while reducing their carbon footprints.” “After making our mark with compressed natural gas upfits, we are thrilled to be able to collaborate with Motiv and offer an all-electric option to our customers,” Mark Matijevich, General Manager of GAS, said in a statement announcing the project. The partnership will allow Green Alternative Systems, the Chino, CA-based fleet conversion company, to add Motiv to its portfolio of available alternative fuel systems for fleets across the country. The companies expect completion of the first bus this summer.
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(See full powertrain specs above by clicking on arrow at top right of image.) “For this reason, we use the highest GVWR version of the F59 chassis available form Ford, which has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and allows for maximum student capacity,” Castelaz explained.įeatures of the e-Quest XL bus include capacity of up to 48 passengers, a range of up to 85 mi (137 km), and a 50% charge within 2 h and full charge in 8 h. The electric powertrain option adds about 2000 lb (907 kg) versus the gasoline version of the vehicle.
STARCRAFT BUS SOFTWARE
The only proprietary components are the software and hardware controllers, according to Castelaz. Motiv also employs off-the-shelf motors, batteries, and components to build its all-electric powertrains. Our Type-A school bus, built on a Ford E450 chassis with Trans Tech Bus, passed these tests with flying colors.” “Using this F59 chassis dramatically reduces the integration challenges,” said Castelaz. “Motiv and GAS ( Green Alternative Systems) are going through additional engineering, testing, and validation to ensure the vehicle meets the more rigorous crash test and safety standards customary to the school bus industry, even when these standards may not be legally required. These similarities aid with system integration, particularly since Motiv already has integrated its all-electric powertrain with the F59 chassis. The chassis and body configurations are all the same as the fossil fuel version.” This powertrain also powers the bus HVAC. “The only thing that is different is how it’s powered,” Castelaz told SAE Magazines. “Instead of a combustion engine, the e-QuestXL is equipped with an all-electric powertrain.
STARCRAFT BUS DRIVERS
The Ford F59 chassis is the same as that used for existing Quest XLs, making it easier for bus drivers and maintenance crews to service the vehicle, according to Motiv founder and CEO Jim Castelaz. Called the Starcraft e-Quest XL, the zero-emission school bus will use the Motiv all-electric powertrain, a Ford F59 chassis, and Starcraft body. recently announced a partnership to build a new all-electric school bus, which will have a similar look and drivability as existing QuestXL buses.
STARCRAFT BUS ISO
These buses are ADA compliant, QVM certified, ISO certified, and Altoona-tested.Motiv Power Systems and bus dealership Creative Bus, Inc. Alliance Bus Group can guide you through the process of picking the right Starcraft.
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Prebuilt Packages to Meet Almost Any NeedĪlong with more advanced customization, Starcraft also offers a number of prebuilt packages to meet almost any need.
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