A-Z Bus Sales Partners with Diamond Coach & Lightning Systems to Offer All-Electric F-Series and E-Series Shuttle Buses!

July 14, 2020
Commercial Buses
Posted by Lorena
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Diamond Coach manufactures rust free, impact resistant buses that provide superior resale value. Offering a smooth, quiet ride, Diamond buses seat 16-28 riders. These bus solutions are ideal for hotels, transit and parking authorities, healthcare, tour operators, sports clubs, and churches.

A-Z Bus Sales’ recently sold Diamond EV Shuttle Bus!

Diamond’s newest models are going electric! According to Diamond Coach, making the switch to an electric bus can result in an 85% reduction in operating costs. Check out the benefits of going electric:

🛠️ Reduces maintenance costs by 66%
🚌 Eliminates almost all engine maintenance
💸 Local or state grants and incentives available
🌎 Keeps Mother Nature happy

Another benefit: quiet ride for passengers on the bus, and no exhaust fumes for passengers standing by the bus thanks to Lightning Systems zero emission all-electric powertrain for commercial fleets.

Below is a photo courtesy of Lightning Systems showing A-Z Bus Sales latest Diamond Shuttle Bus inventory being converted to zero emissions battery electric. Lightning Systems electric conversion incorporates sophisticated engineering and high quality components to deliver industry-leading reliability and efficiency.

Diamond VIP 2500 and VIP 3200. *Photo Credit: Lightning Systems*

For more information on the Diamond Electric E-Series and F-Series call A-Z Bus Sales Commercial & Transit Dept 800-862-8220.

Diamond Coach, electric bus, Lightning Systems

Specifications
Base Chassis	Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van
GVWR	10,360 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase	148 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)	Level 2 (6.6 kW) and Level 3 (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS Combo
Efficiency	61 MPGe / EPA City and 66 MPGe / EPA Highway
All Electric Range*	60 miles \| 120 miles
Battery Capacity	43 kWh \| 86 kWh
Charge Time	5.5 hours (Level 2) \| 11.25 hours (Level 2) 1 hour (Level 3) \| 1.5 hours (Level 3)
Payload and Passenger Capacity**	15 passengers including driver
Maximum Speed	65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power	215 HP (160 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)	733 lb-ft (994 Nm)
Warranty	• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty • EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty (Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics	• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior

Specifications
Base Chassis	Ford E-450 Shuttle, Cutaway, Stripped Chassis
GVWR	14,500 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase	176 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)	Level 2 (6.6 kW) and Level 3 (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS-1 Combo
Efficiency	61 MPGe / EPA City and 66 MPGe / EPA Highway
All Electric Range*	80 miles \| 120 miles
Battery Capacity	86 kWh \| 129 kWh
Charge Time	(Level 2) 11.25 hours \| 16.75 hours (DC Fast Charge) 1.5 hour \| 2.25 hours
Payload and Passenger Capacity**	7,980 lbs \| 7,200 lbs (Weight of body is part of total payload)
Maximum Speed	65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power	241 HP (180 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)	790 lb-ft (1071 Nm)
Warranty	• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty • EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty (Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics	• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior

Specifications
Base Chassis	Ford F-550 (regular cab)
GVWR	17,500 - 19,500 lbs
Minimum Wheelbase	217 in
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)	Level 2 (6.6 kW, 13.2 kW optional) DC Fast Charge (up to 80 kW) Connector J1772 CCS-1 Combo
All Electric Range*	100 miles
Battery Capacity	122 kWh
Charge Time	(Level 2 at 6.6 kW) 15.5 hours (DC Fast Charge at up to 80 kW) 2 hours
Maximum Speed	65 mph (electronically limited)
Peak Power	241 HP (180 kW)
Torque Rating (after transmission)	811 lb-ft (1100 Nm)
Warranty	• Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty • EV Conversion: Lightning Systems standard warranty (Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles)
Analytics	• Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior

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