School Bus

School Bus

Eaton® Hybrid School Bus Increases Fuel Economy up to 30 Percent and Reduces Emissions

Eaton's proven hybrid electric system provides up to 30 percent improvement in fuel economy and significantly reduces emissions while maintaining drivability. It's well suited for the daily stop-and-go duty cycles of a standard school bus. And with the addition of Eaton's unique Hill Start Assist technology, school districts have an added level of safety and security.


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You can order today from IC Bus or Thomas Built Bus. Contact  Eaton for installation on other chassis. For more Eaton Hybrid information, call 1-800 826-4357, option 3

Eaton’s hybrid electric system is well suited for the daily stop-and-go duty cycles of a standard school bus.
 

  • Eaton automated transmission with a parallel hybrid system incorporating an electric motor/generator located between an automated clutch and input of the transmission
  • Using Eaton’s patented hybrid system controls, the system recovers and stores energy normally lost during braking into batteries.
  • When electric torque is blended with engine torque, the stored energy is used to improve fuel economy.

 

  • Regenerative braking recharges batteries leading to reduced braking and engine wear.
  • Parallel hybrid system means the diesel powertrain remains fully functional in the unlikely event the hybrid drive unit goes offline.

* Dependent on duty cycle, driver behavior, weight and operating conditions.