Daimler Trucks N. A. selects Meritor 14Xe ePowertrain for next-gen school bus

Daimler Trucks N. A. selects Meritor 14Xe ePowertrain for next-gen school bus

Meritor Inc. announced it will provide its Blue Horizon 14Xe integrated ePowertrain for the next generation, all-electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus from Thomas Built Buses (TBB). This is Meritor’s first electric vehicle production award with a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand. The intended agreement will span five years and is expected to start in January 2024.

Meritor’s 14Xe ePowertrain system is in full production and suitable for a wide range of commercial vehicle applications across Classes 5-8. You can read more about the 14Xe ePowertrain here:

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