CAPITAL COST & RESALE VALUES The capital cost of a school bus is the most prominent aspect of the total cost of ownership equation. Many fleets select the cheapest bus without weighing the cost of owning that bus down the road or selling it at the end of its lifecycle. In the long run, the lowest initial cost option may not be the most cost-efficient overall. For instance, there are vast differences in the resale value of school buses. Clean-diesel has the highest resale value in the market today. The large resale market for clean-diesel just doesn’t exist for gasoline, propane or compressed natural gas-powered buses. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of a specific fuel type based on your unique needs. And it is just as important to consider every aspect of the total cost of ownership to make the best decision. When all factors are considered, clean- diesel has the lowest total cost of ownership for a fleet.
MAINTENANCE Diesel engines are longer-lasting, durable, reliable and hard- working. With a clean-diesel school bus, not only will you have peace of mind with reliable buses on the road, you’ll also save money on maintenance costs. Today’s clean-diesel engines, like the Detroit DD5 and DD8, offer the longest service intervals in the industry with up to 45,000-mile* oil and fuel filter change intervals, which means lower ongoing maintenance costs. Plus, with new engine technology, aftertreatment issues are now a thing of the past. *Or 12 months or 1,500 hours, whichever comes first. Diesel engines last 15-20 years, two to three times longer than their propane and gasoline counterparts. Even with a lower acquisition cost, most districts will have to replace their propane or gasoline engines several times during the life of the bus. Again, once all factors are considered, diesel comes out on top.
For more information on Thomas Built Buses or Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines contact: Danny Torres Lonestar Truck Group | Albuquerque 505-833-1000 - office 505-331-3720 - cell Danny.Torres@TNTXTruck.com - email TNTXTruck.com
When all factors are considered, clean-diesel has the lowest total cost of ownership for a fleet.
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