trish reed vp/gm, ic bus aug 2, 2018 · • bus parts inventory – exceeds $10 million •...
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Trish Reed
VP/GM, IC BUS
Aug 2, 2018
Topics For Today
• Navistar/IC Bus History
• Illinois Presence
• IC Bus Dealer Network
• Midwest Transit
• VW Funding
• Why Propane?
• Why IC Bus & PSI?
Navistar / IC Bus History
1831: Cyrus McCormick developed mechanical reaper
1847: International Harvester relocates to Chicago, IL
1850’s: First modern dealerships are formed
1904: Engines 1905: Tractors 1907: Automobiles
1909: Trucks 1911: Buses
1977: Combine Invented
1995: AmTran Merger 2002: IC Bus Created First company to make integrated buses
Making An Impact in Illinois!
Headquarters located in Wooddale, IL
Headquarters located in Lisle, Il
Headquarters located in Kankakee, IL
IC Bus Dealer Network – BEST IN CLASS
• IC Dealer Network
1,000+ service locations
9,000+ technicians
225 body shops
24/7 emergency breakdown service
• Industry’s most robust parts and service network
• Service Supremacy
Culture of On Time, Every Time
Parts availability
Dwell time
Midwest Transit Equipment Your Illinois Bus Dealer
• Headquarters in Kankakee, IL • 8 Locations throughout the Midwest
region Over 350 employees
• Parts & service hotlines to support IC Bus Customers
• Maintenance Management Group hotlines to provide field service
• Dealership email monitored for all general inquiries
• Website enabled chat feature to field questions from customers
Midwest Transit Equipment - Customer Support
Parts & Service
Sales, Leasing & Financing
• Bus parts inventory – exceeds $10 million • Inventory stocked with parts for every make
and model of buses • Express shipping to minimize down time • Mobile bus parts sales trucks • Authorized bus repair centers
• Certified technicians service all makes and models of buses
• Fully equipped body shops • Off-site bus repairs and field service
technicians • Free in-house estimates, pick up, delivery,
and bus towing services
• Exclusive IC Bus Technician Training on MTU Online Portal
• Hands On Training onsite or at training centers
• Technical Support for our customer technicians
• EZTECH Software support provided via remotely or onsite
• Host vendor training throughout the year i.e., Braun lift, Bendix, A/C etc. …
• Volume discounts and trade-ins considered • Extended warranties available • Financial partners who can provide great financing and creative leasing plans • Leased bus options to fit any number of scenarios and budgets • Variety of payment plans including delayed payments
VW Decree Funding – IL Opportunity
• ~ $98M in funding available for Illinois o ~ 2200 pre-1998 eligible buses o ~ 19,700 pre-2010 eligible buses
• School buses are eligible for funding • Alternative Fuels such as Propane are
eligible for funding • Suggested criteria to prioritize
investments: 1. NOx reduction 2. Human Risk/Exposure 3. Cost Effectiveness (across the full life of the vehicle) 4. Market Impact
PROPANE EMISSIONS VS DIESEL
PROPANE IS COST EFFECTIVE
• Price Future is Stable
• Maintenance Savings
• Reduced Time/ Manpower
• Tax Credits/Grants
PROPANE IS CLEANER & QUIETER
• Propane is Cleaner
• Propane is Greener
• Propane is Healthier
• Propane is Quieter
WHY CHOOSE PROPANE?
• Propane is Abundant
• Infrastructure is Simple
• Propane is Safe
• Fuelling is Easy
• Drives like a Diesel
• Help is Available
PROPANE IS EASY
PROPANE BUSES
• 1975 – Schwan’s converts it’s entire fleet to
propane following the oil embargo.
• 1999 – Bi-Phase was acquired by Schwan’s to
evolve their existing propane system.
• 1999 – Bi-Phase was the First to Introduce
Liquid Propane Injection in the USA.
• 2001 – Tier 1 Ford
• 2006 – Over 5,000 propane trucks utilizing Bi-
Phase fuel systems
• 2010 – Tier 2 to General Motors
• 2015 – Bi-Phase was Acquired by PSI and began
production on Navistar/IC.
• 2016 – New Bi-Phase production facilities at PSI
• FUTURE – PSI’s selected as GM SVM for
Alternative Fuels using Bi-Phase Systems for LP
FUEL SYSTEMS Why Choose IC Bus and PSI
Schwan's Home Service, Inc. fleet
estimated fuel savings are over $30
million annually.
IC Bus Propane – It Is Better & Different Heavy-Duty Design
• Forged, induction-hardened crankshaft
• Forged rods and pistons
• Oil bath lubrication provides piston cooling
• Low engine-speed design produces less
noise, heat and wear than competitor
gasoline engines
Serviceable • Both the engine compartment and engine
provide best-in-class accessibility for easy
maintenance
• Gasoline and Propane versions use same
engine block providing an easy solution for
mechanics and drivers of mixed fleets
• Includes the industry’s only one-stop
warranty for gasoline vehicles
Allison Transmission • Shorter, sturdier shaft has increased
durability (vs Ford)
• Over 44% more clutch material vs. Ford so
it holds gear and lasts longer in the toughest
operation
• Heavy-duty park pawl better secures vehicle
• Same transmission used across all IC
Bus powertrains for ease of maintenance
Propane That Performs Like Diesel
Allison 2500 PTS (660ft-lb)
Allison 1000/2350 PTS (660ft-lb)
8.8L LP 270 hp/565 lbft ISB 6.7L 240 hp/560 lbft Ford 6.8L 360 hp/450 lbft
PTI 8.0L 350 hp/ 500 lbft GM 8100 340 hp/455 lbft
Benefits of A Low-Speed Engine
HORSEPOWER provides highway passing power when your engine is revving hard,
allowing you to accelerate at high speeds with a heavy load, while TORQUE gives
you low-end power, the ability to move heavy loads from a complete stop as well as
power to get up steep hills. The PSI 8.8L engine gives you “diesel-like” torque and
power at near-idle RPM levels.
BENEFITS OF LOW SPEED • Less Noise
• Less Heat
• Less Vibration
• Less Wear
• Less Harshness
• Right-Sized Transmission Options
• More Power at Lower RPM Gives it Diesel Like Performance and Responsiveness
• Longer Life / Durability
IC BlueBird Thomas
PROPANE
Engine PSI
Ford PI/GM/New Eagle
Fuel System Roush CleanFuel
GASOLINE
Engine PSI
Ford N/A
Fuel System Roush N/A
WHO IS TAKES CARE OF THE CUSTOMER ? • One Warranty Through IC Bus
• No Third Parties, No Finger Pointing
• One Manufacturer of Record
• IC Bus / Navistar Service Network vs. Car Dealerships
• One Engine Platform for All Fuels – Controls, Service & Diagnostics
THE ALLISON ADVANTAGE
The Allison
Advantage
is Obvious
Best In Class Allison Transmission has
built a reputation on our
ability to manufacture
transmissions that last.
Allison Automatics are
commercial-duty
transmissions designed
to withstand the rigors
of heavy-duty usage
and engineered to meet
the demands of your
particular fleet while
providing outstanding
value.
Why Choose IC Bus and PSI
Impact to NOx reduction • School Bus Life Cycle – avg. retirement
age 16.2 years Some states - mandatory retirement up
to 20 years
• ~340,000 plus MY 2009 & older school buses in operation
New School Bus Community Impact • Safest transportation to & from school • Updated fleet with recent technology
School Buses Impact The Community