Powered by Cummins Electrified Powertrain
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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 [email protected].
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 releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on.
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Contacts
Jon Mills – Director, External Communications – Cummins
(317)
658-4540
[email protected]
Arminder Dhillon – Publications Director, GILLIG
(510) 264-5129
[email protected]
