GILLIG Battery Electric Bus Unveiled
May 21 2019 - 12:14PM
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Powered by Cummins Electrified Powertrain
GILLIG LLC and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that the
GILLIG zero-emission battery electric bus, powered by Cummins, is
now available.
“As the leading provider of American-built buses, GILLIG is
excited to expand our portfolio by offering the market’s most
comprehensive battery electric bus solution. This best-in-class bus
is designed on our proven Low Floor platform, which offers the
highest-quality, most reliable bus while retaining fleet
commonality,” said Derek Maunus, GILLIG President and CEO. “With
more than 200 years of combined experience, GILLIG and Cummins have
a long history of collaborating to adopt new technologies and
innovate power solutions for transit applications. This new
offering is continued evidence of our commitment to do so.”
The zero-emission battery electric bus incorporates the Cummins
electrified powertrain, which features remote diagnostics and
over-the-air connectivity and is backed by Cummins’ unparalleled
support network and service training programs. The bus initially
incorporates the standard 444 kWh battery capacity (six packs) and
supports charging interoperability via industry standards. Variants
will include a 35’ version and opportunity charging.
“Cummins is incredibly proud to bring a best-in-class fully
electric bus solution to market with GILLIG,” said Julie Furber,
Vice President-Electrified Power, Cummins. “Our Battery Electric
System is another example of Cummins unrelenting commitment to
quality, dependable products. We’re deeply committed to
understanding our customers and their unique needs and providing
market-leading solutions that enable their success.”
GILLIG is taking orders for the Cummins-powered battery electric
bus. Sales inquiries for the bus can be directed to
sales@gillig.com.
About GILLIG LLC
GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses
in the United States. GILLIG offers a portfolio of clean energy
propulsions ranging from battery electric and diesel to natural gas
and hybrid electric, all designed on the proven GILLIG Low Floor
platform to maximize fleet commonality. Since 1890, our dedicated
employees have been supporting customers and delivering on promises
to improve quality of life through transformative mass transit
solutions. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG
bus is designed and built by American workers in Livermore,
California, who are committed to building and supporting the safest
and most reliable transit buses in the United States. GILLIG buses
are known for their unmatched quality and have earned their
reputation as the lowest-cost buses to maintain and operate. Our
products help reduce congestion, contribute to a cleaner
environment and provide mobility to all. GILLIG is also proud to
create American jobs and recycle tax dollars back into the
community to further support public transportation. Further
information about GILLIG can be found at www.gillig.com.
About Cummins
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of
complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute
and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s
products range from diesel and natural gas engines to hybrid and
electric platforms, as well as related technologies, including
battery systems, fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration,
emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.), since its founding in
1919, Cummins employs approximately 62,600 people committed to
powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate
responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities:
education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves
customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a
network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent
distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations and earned
about $2.1 billion on sales of $23.8 billion in 2018. See how
Cummins is powering a world that’s Always On by accessing news
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