Clean Diesel

Clean Diesel is Green

No longer a “dirty” word in the transportation industry, diesel is 90% cleaner than it was in 2006, and with the many benefits of diesel over other fuels, it’s easy to see that clean diesel will be the fuel of the future.

Diesel is cleaner

There are many Myths about diesel engines today that just aren't true of today's current production diesel engines.

Diesel Engines ARE easy to maintain. Gone are the days of excessive regens. Cummins installed in the Thomas product have the Stay warm feature, meaning: "goodbye regen delays."

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Exceed epa ghg emission requirements
Diesel IS a long-term solution.

Diesel engines can last 15 to 20 years or more. They almost never need replaced during the life of a school bus.

Diesel is the most cost-effective option. Diesel has a lower total cost of operation than other fuels. It is the most fuel efficient and offers up to 50% better fuel economy compared to similar size gas, propane and CNG engines. Factor in a longer operating range, there is time saving in fueling as well.

SEE HOW DIESEL SAVES TIME AND MONEY

Todays Diesel is clean.

Diesel school buses are comparable to - or even cleaner than - propane and gasoline. *** Clean-diesel emissions are more than 90% cleaner than they were in 2006. Thomas Built diesel buses exceed EPA and greenhouse gas standard for particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and non-methane hydrocarbon.

***School bus emissions are based on 2017 Federal Emissions Standards and Federal Test Procedures (FTP) Cycles utilizing 2019 model year engines.

Lowest carbon footprint

Diesel engines are less expensive to buy and have a better resale value.

Contact us for a Total Cost of Ownership worksheet.

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Clean Diesel Benefits
Future
Longer service intervals

Service Intervals extended from Gas and Propane

Efficiency
Efficiency

Maximum uptime with unsurpassed efficiency and exceptional endurance

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Reliable Performance

Power, performance and best-in-class fuel economy and reliability

Diesel
Easier Serviceability

Easier serviceability with top-load oil and fuel filters

Warranty
Warranty

Standard warranty covers the engine and after-treatment for five years/100,000 miles, including 100% parts and labor

Contract coverage
Coverage Options

Extended coverage options available - Contact your Account Manager

Download Clean Diesel Documentation

If you want more information our sales team has documentation that can help explain green diesel to all the stakeholders in your organization.