Propane Powered Blue Bird Vision 1 Private & Confidential
Proven Partnership • Blue Bird Established in 1927 Nationally recognized school bus manufacturer Continues to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities • Ford Motor Company Market leader in light- and medium-duty commercial applications Produced over 1.8 million 6.8L engines Factory prepped engines designed for gaseous fuels • ROUSH CleanTech 40 years of engineering experience Leader in the alternative fuels industry Tier 1 supplier to Ford Motor Company 2 Private & Confidential
OVER OVER 12 12,0 ,000 00 800 00 SCHOOL SCHOOL BUSES DISTRICTS Private & Confidential
Propane Deployments 4 Private & Confidential
Illinois Deployments Propane: 658 propane school buses 27 school districts 5 Private & Confidential
Product Overview: Propane Powered Vision Private & Confidential
Product Overview Model Years Blue Bird Vision 2018 (Type C) Engine Size / Manufacturer 6.8L V10 (3V) Ford Engine with exclusive ROUSH CleanTech Propane Fuel System Applications 169” / 189” / 217” / 238” / 252” / 273” / 280” wheelbase configurations 6-speed automatic transmission Fuel Tank Capacity Short : 47 gallons / 170 liters (usable) Mid-Ship: 67 gallons / 254 liters (usable) Extended Range: 93 gallons / 352 liters (usable) Technical Specifications EPA and CARB approved GVWR: 33,000 lbs Up to 77 passengers 7 Private & Confidential
Vision Powertrain 6.8 liter 3 Valve V-10 6R140 Automatic Transmission Major OEM Production Powertrain Over 1.8 Million 6.8 liter V-10 Engines Produced/Sold 8 Private & Confidential
Why Propane? NOISE REDUCTION COST SAVINGS LOWEST EMISSIONS COLD STARTS -40 O F Private & Confidential
Low NOx Certified .05 grams NOx Per/BHPH 18MY Engine HD OBD II Certified 2018 Ultra Low NOx Cert - .02 grams NOx Per/BHPH Private & Confidential
Product Overview Model Years 2018 Micro Bird G5 Engine Size (Type A) 6.8L V10 (2V) Applications 158” / 176” / 186” / 190” wheelbase configurations. Chiller required for vehicles operating in temps ≥ 110˚F 5-speed automatic transmission. Fuel Tank Capacity Aft-Axle: 41 gallons (usable) Technical Specifications EPA and CARB approved. GVWR: 14,500 lbs. Up to 30 passengers Order Availability Blue Bird dealers Private & Confidential
Operational Impact Blue Bird Alternative Fuels 12 Private & Confidential
Preventative Maintenance ____________ ____________________________________________________ Ford V10 Various Engines Gas and Propane Diesel 17 – 30 Quarts 7 Quarts Private & Confidential
Modern Diesel Emissions = Complexity Complexity and Cost - Eliminated 14 Private & Confidential
Increased Inventory Gas and Propane eliminate the need for DEF and the possibility of putting the wrong fluid in a tank. Average diesel needs around 70 gallons / year 15 Private & Confidential
Preventative Maintenance Ford 6.8L V10 Part Quantity Price Total Element Air Cleaner 1 $15.75 $15.75 Total Oil Spin On Filter 1 $4.11 $4.11 $70.94 Element, PSR, 510 Filter 1 $24.90 $24.90 Mobil Special 5W-20 7 $3.74 $26.18 Cummins ISB 6.7L Part Quantity Price Total Oil Filter 1 $13.75 $13.75 Fuel Spin-On Filter 1 $37.90 $37.90 Power Steering Spin Filter 1 $9.86 $9.86 Total Fuel Filter 1 $20.53 $20.53 $277.15 Allison Control Filter 1 $8.49 $8.49 Mobil Fleet 15W-40 18 $2.59 $46.62 Cleaner, Air Element 1 $140.00 $140.00 16 Private & Confidential
Engine Components Ford 6.8L V10 Part Quantity Price Total Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve 1 $275.00 $275.00 Total Gasket 1 $5.99 $5.99 $1,399.29 Injector Assembly 10 $13.75 $137.50 Converter Assembly 1 $910.00 $910.00 Spark Plugs 10 $7.08 70.80 Cummins ISB 6.7L Part Quantity Price Total Turbo 1 $2,731.20 $2,731.20 Injector 6 $755.56 $4,533.36 Total $8,778.43 EGR Valve 1 $590.15 $590.15 EGR Cooler 1 $923.72 $923.72 17 Private & Confidential
Engine Components (cont’d.) Ford 6.8L V10 Part Quantity Price Total Total $102.57 O2 Sensors (all 3) 1 102.57 $102.57 Cummins ISB 6.7L Part Quantity Price Total NOx Sensor 1 $480.00 $480.00 NOx Sensor 1 $560.00 $560.00 Pressure Sensor 1 $140.00 $140.00 Total Doser Injector 1 $290.00 $290.00 $12,272.81 Catalyst Assembly w/ DPF 1 $10,554.11 $10,554.11 Temperature Sensor 1 $78.90 $78.90 Temperature Sensor 2 $84.90 $169.80 18 Private & Confidential
Full Engine Replacement Ford 6.8L V10 Part Price Core Total $8,094.85 Ford 6.8L Engine $7,194.85 $900.00 Cummins ISB 6.7L Part Price Shipping Total $18,921.98 Cummins ISB 6.7L $18,521.98 $400.00 19 Private & Confidential
Operational Simplification Manual regenerations Electric block heaters Webasto heaters Labor costs: coming in early to ensure buses will start in cold temperatures Idling buses in cold temperatures Blending diesel fuel throughout school year 20 Private & Confidential
Savings Calculation (vs. Diesel) 21 Private & Confidential
Savings Calculation (vs. Diesel) 22 Private & Confidential
Real World Savings – Iowa 2017 Our customers report $0.80 per mile on diesel buses $0.19 per mile on propane buses That’s a savings of $0.61 per mile Which means: If you drive 12,000 miles per year and operate for 15 years… 1 bus saves $7,320 in 1 year 1 bus saves $109,800 in its lifetime Diesel: $1.79 Propane: $0.51 after Fed Rebate 23 Private & Confidential
Fueling Infrastructure 24 Private & Confidential
Low Cost / Scalable Infrastructure Kyrene Elementary School Ford Michigan Assembly Plant AmeriGas Propane Tank (AZ) (MI) Bend LaPine School District ROUSH CleanTech (OR) (MI) 25 Private & Confidential
Fueling Infrastructure Private stations offer: Fuel management system tie-in capability Larger, more robust fuel pumps for quicker fill time More storage, above or below ground Convenience Scalability Because propane is non-toxic, it is exempt from costly underground monitoring systems that EPA requires on gasoline and diesel stations making propane stations the least expensive option! 26 Private & Confidential
Infrastructure Management The EPA has strict requirements surrounding AST and UST systems that hold diesel and gasoline Above Ground Storage Tanks and Below Ground Storage Tanks The EPA estimates that the average remediation is $130,000 If groundwater is affected, the correction can exceed $1,000,000 Source: California EPA UST & AST – Diesel & Gasoline 27 Private & Confidential
Fueling Infrastructure Propane fuel transfers as fast as gasoline or diesel but with these added benefits: Secured connection, no spillage No diesel residual on pump handle No residual on the ground Non-carcinogenic Propane is non-toxic and dissipates into the atmosphere 28 Private & Confidential
Support 29 Private & Confidential
Customer Success Structure Customer Support Technical Support Field Service Warranty + Service Technical Training Publications Parts Private & Confidential
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Training Private & Confidential
Training Vehicle Overview Onsite Training Advanced Training Performed at customer Hosted at a shop/fleet location or service center with shop and classroom Located at shop with space adequate facilities For fleets or service centers beginning with For service centers or For advanced repair our system fleets that perform facilities, limited class repairs size Instructed by FSEs during visits or trainers Primarily trainers, can be Instructed by trainers and during routes FSEs FSEs Done as needed Scheduled in advance Scheduled after initial training and experience 1-2 hours Half-day 4-8 hours Private & Confidential
Training Regional Factory Workshop Workshop Located at a central or Located at ROUSH neutral location CleanTech For customer and service For advanced repair centers in a region facilities Instructed by trainers and Instructed by at least 3 FSEs trainers and FSEs First trail by Q2 Held four times a year Private & Confidential
Your Fuel Options Ease of Adoption Energy Independence NOx Emissions Fuel Infrastructure Cost of Ownership Range Maintenance Scalable Cold Weather Operation Private & Confidential
Focus on New Fuel Solutions Range Durable Simple Cost-Effective Diesel as we used to know it… Private & Confidential
E-450 Applications Industries: Airport, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Para-Transit, Schools Private & Confidential
F-450 / F-550 Applications Industries: Airport, Food & Beverage, Government, Transit, Schools, Energy Private & Confidential
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