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CE Series School Bus
Next Generation IC Bus CE Series School Bus
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Our purpose is always at the forefront of what we do.
To build a better bus, you must value everything—and everyone—that goes into it, whether it’s the school buses that transport students to class or the city buses that carry us to our destinations.
Ahead of its class
When it comes to transporting our most precious cargo, only the best will do.
That means a bus that has some of the latest safety technology, is built with high-quality materials, offers forward-thinking propulsion options and provides drivers with everything they need to be successful.
It means a company willing to go above and beyond all expectations with engineers who are never satisfied with the status quo.
Introducing the Next Generation CE Series. And welcome to a new era in school transportation.
Safety. First and foremost.
Of all the requirements IC Bus engineers are tasked with when designing a new bus, one rises above the rest: It must be a safe means of transportation for the children who ride inside. It’s an enormous responsibility and something that we never take for granted.
That’s why the next generation CE Series includes the very latest in safety technology, including standard electronic stability control (air brake models). These features are essential when it comes to empowering the driver with critical information and keeping the children riding inside out of harm’s way.
Key Safety Features:
- Bendix® Intellipark® electronic parking brake standard (on air brake units)
- Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ Safety Package (air brake units) – including active braking capabilities for collision avoidance, following distance alerts, adaptive cruise and more
- No Student Left Behind child monitoring system
- Single-panel glass on entrance door for improved driver visibility
- Entrance doors integrated into dash cluster, providing ‘Door Ajar’ warning if bus reaches certain speed prior to door being fully closed
- Daytime running headlights with automatic twilight sensor
Electronic stability control
A Clear Vision
Visibility is crucially important to any school bus driver. Children of all heights walk next to, in front of, behind and toward the bus–and being able to see them is the only way to ensure they are kept safe.
The Next Generation CE Series includes several enhancements that help boost the situational awareness of the driver.
- Entrance door features single-panel bonded glass and is aligned with the driver seat for enhanced side visibility.
- Rounded, three-piece windshield with no center post includes a shaded band standard to help reduce sun glare.
- Completely integrated driver HVAC system with improved defrost performance by 50% over prior model allows for quicker and more complete clearing of the windshield.
- Sloped hood design is angled and provides more than 11 inches of improved ground visibility in front of the bus over prior model.
- Standard daytime running lights with automatic twilight sensors help increase the visibility of the bus to other drivers and pedestrians.
- Available LED-enhanced, downlit crossview mirrors illuminate the road when the park lights are on and the stop arm is extended, illuminating pedestrians and objects in the front danger zone.
- Available LED headlights and marker lights offer a higher lumen output and are longer lasting compared to halogen bulbs.
IC Bus Full View Camera Technology™
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IC Bus offers the industry’s first camera system designed specifically for school buses. Combined with the side mirrors, this advanced system will allow bus drivers to have a “full view” around the bus for total situational awareness, so they can concentrate on driving and keeping kids safe.
Full Camera View Features:
- Provides drivers views based on the situation at hand, such as backing up, opening the door or a view to the side or front of the bus.
- This purpose-built camera technology is designed to not overload the driver with too much information, but instead provide them with the right information at the right time.
- Gives the driver a greater feeling of security and peace of mind with the combination of the full view camera technology and driver mirrors.
- Provides accurate visibility to the areas of that matter most around the bus.
Intuitive Protection
The Bendix Wingman Advanced Safety Package uses radar and an optional video camera (Fusion package) to scan the forward path of the bus. If a slower-moving or stopped vehicle is detected, the system is designed to reduce the severity and likelihood of a rear-end impact through automatic braking and audible alerts.
This integration of various technologies creates a highly detailed data picture that can significantly reduce the chance of a false alert or activation.
The Next Generation CE Series was designed from the beginning to utilize active safety. In fact, the alerts are now integrated into the gauge cluster as opposed to being mounted atop the instrument panel in previous models.
Stationary Vehicle Braking | Provides alert and braking when system definitively identifies stationary car in lane. |
| Stationary Object Alert | Helps reduce the likelihood of hitting a stationary object. |
| Collision Mitigation | Helps reduce the frequency and severity of rear-end collisions. |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Helps driver maintain gap with forward vehicle. |
| Following Distance Alerts | Helps reinforce a safer distance gap between host and forward vehicles. |
| Overspeed Alert & Action Lane Departure | Warns driver when speeding and alerts the driver to unintended lane change. |
| Alert Prioritization | Provides most critical alert first helping mitigate driver distraction from multiple alerts occurring simultaneously. |
| Impact Alerts | Helps warn the driver that a collision with a forward vehicle is possible. |
The CE Series integrates radar, camera and the vehicle’s brakes, to help provide enhanced safety for today’s North American commercial vehicles
The Importance of Full Stability
The IC Bus CE Series is available with the most powerful driver assistance system currently available for the commercial vehicle industry.
The system integrates various sensors and brakes into a comprehensive safety suite to help drivers mitigate collisions, rollovers and loss-of-control situations — potentially resulting in lower repair costs and greater peace of mind.
DRIVING SCENARIO:
The vehicle’s speed around a curve has exceeded the ability of the tires to hold the vehicle orientation, causing the vehicle to slide and over-steer.
SYSTEM RESPONSE:
ESC helps to correct the vehicle orientation by reducing speed and, if required, the system quickly applies braking pressure to the appropriate wheels.
DRIVING SCENARIO:
A vehicle enters a curve too fast on high friction pavement. The wheels and the pavement create a “hinge” effect, allowing the forces at the center of gravity to push the vehicle over.
SYSTEM RESPONSE:
ESC applies pressure to all brakes and reduces engine throttle to quickly reduce vehicle speed and help reduce the chance of a rollover.
Designed with Drivers in Mind
Every successful trip begins and ends with the driver. That’s why we empower them with tools that elevate their comfort, efficiency and situational awareness in a meaningful and non-intrusive manner.
It’s a philosophy we call DriverFirst™, which is our commitment to do everything we can to provide a working environment that puts drivers in a position to succeed. After all, it’s hard enough to find committed drivers, let alone retain them. So, if we’re able to help by providing a bus that drivers want to drive, then everyone wins.
- Ergonomic wing instrument panel is angled toward the driver with switches that are easy to read and reach.
- Premium dash cluster with a 5-inch digital color display featuring custom view options including real-time fuel economy, speedometer and tachometer, gear selection indicator, safety indicators, and distance to empty.
- USB-A and USB-C charging ports are conveniently located to the left of the driver (in the storage bin) and on the right side of the instrument panel.
- Back-lit, color-coded steering wheel switches/controls with cruise control, plus four switches that are programmable with Diamond Logic® Builder software.
- Driver light pre-check switch conveniently located on the dash to check all exterior light bulbs. All exterior lights will flash while the driver performs the pre-check.
- Full range of driver seat options to accommodate drivers of all shapes and sizes.
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (optional) provides real-time tire status, including low pressure, extreme low pressure, high pressure, high temperature, and more.
- Bendix® Intellipark® electronic parking brake with a dash-mounted switch integrated into the cluster (air brake units only) electronically engages the parking brake when critical interlocks are met, indicating that the vehicle is not parked and the driver does not have control.
- Stalk shifter for transmission control mounted on the steering column allows the driver to easily reach and operate shifting and engine braking while keeping their eyes on the road.
- Integrated driver HVAC system with multiple intuitive control settings within arm’s reach, along with additional venting for faster and more complete defrosting, as well as overall driver comfort.
- Improved left-hand driver area including a storage bin with more usable space and an easy-to-reach 44 oz cup holder.
- Trash bin with double capacity (optional) with a designated area forward of the stepwell.
A Bus Built To Last
From sizable potholes to boisterous students, a school bus must face daily punishment. That’s why the CE Series is built to the highest standards at IC Bus’s production facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Materials have been carefully chosen for their durability and advanced steel coatings help provide a robust defense against corrosion. In addition, areas under the hood that require routine maintenance are conveniently located to help you stay ahead of potential issues.
Durable Construction
- 16-gauge steel body and interior panels for longevity and structural integrity
- 14-gauge steel threaded body bows with continuous runners connecting all roof bows for ruggedness and superior strength
- Stamped parts used wherever possible during construction provides increased strength and tighter tolerances
- Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS
Time-Saving Serviceability
- Diamond Logic® electrical system enables programming of body integration and driver efficiency features; common uses include exterior light check for pre-trip inspections, “No Student Left Behind” post-trip inspection monitor, lights on with windshield wipers, and customization of interlocks for dome light
- Improved accessibility to routine maintenance items including the HVAC filter & air dryer (under the hood), fuel filter (outside frame rail), stepwell heater (inside stepwell), and the oil filter
- Electrical panel/fuse block arrangement:
- Instrument panel fuses are easily accessed inside the bus with chassis fuse block with spill-resistant cover
- Body fuse block outside of bus in electrical panel under driver’s window
Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
- New one-piece driver floor mat reduces potential corrosion and maintenance costs, plus is easier to keep clean
- Naviflex coated stepwell* provides superior corrosion resistance
- Interior modesty panels treated with 90G/90G galvanized coating and then painted for enhanced corrosion resistance
DIAMOND LOGIC® AND ONCOMMAND®
Diamond Logic includes numerous programmable features that help promote safe and responsible operation of the vehicle including the No Student Left Behind feature and pre-trip inspection tools.
OnCommand provides a complete suite of service solutions to help you schedule regular service appointments, track maintenance history or find and order the parts you need.
These beneficial technologies can help you lower the cost of vehicle ownership and increase the life cycle value of your bus.
DIAMOND LOGIC
- Includes the ability to program available body integration and driver efficiency features, plus the ability to further customize to address specific application needs
- Service has easy access inside & out for ease of installing incremental features
- Common uses include: No Student Left Behind; exterior light check for pre-trip inspections; lights on with windshield wipers
Ensuring safety. Staying on schedule. Reducing operational costs.
OnCommand Connection is designed to keep your fleet on time and your passengers safe through powerful features such as automated driver vehicle inspection reports, engineer designed action plans and access to your portal through your preferred interface: computer, tablet, smartphone or email.
Remote Diagnostics for All Makes of Vehicles
MERGE vehicle fault code data with driver inspection reports for a complete view of vehicle health
INTEGRATE vehicle diagnostics with routing/ scheduling products such as Edulog
EVALUATE driver behavior on data points like speeding, harsh braking, etc— by GPS/OCC telematics
UNDERSTAND vehicle fault codes quickly and easily with descriptions in plain English
GAIN INSIGHTS with fault code action plans that provide severity info & recommended solutions
Zero Emissions
IC Bus helps customers plan, execute, and optimize zero-emission vehicles and investments for the entire lifecycle. We design scalable, end-to-end solutions around your specific needs.
Our team of zero-emission subject matter experts is ready to help fleets and school districts everywhere develop a fully integrated and scalable zero-emission strategy.
The consulting process includes the evaluation of requirements and efficiencies, route simulations, plus education on all available funding sources, grants, and tax incentives.
STEP 1 | Consulting
Find the best way forward.
Our discovery workshops dive into your fleet’s electrification needs and concerns, building a customized EV roadmap for success.
STEP 2 | Charging
Lay the groundwork.
We assess the placement of hardware and infrastructure, finding the best ways to support your vehicle charging and uptime.
STEP 3 | Deployment
Bring it all together.
We ensure your charging locations, staff, and remote diagnostics are prepared for your electric vehicle to hit the road.
NEXT GEN POWERTRAINS
School bus fleets are rapidly transitioning to electric. In most cases, it makes perfect sense thanks to consistent routes, a central depot to charge, and readily accessible funding assistance. But not all routes or districts are suited for electric – and that’s why we offer both options.
The tried-and-true Cummins B6.7L provides the power you need with a low total cost of ownership and impressive uptime. Those who choose the Next Generation Electric CE Series can rest easy knowing that it has been designed from the get-go to run on electric propulsion, with its incredible torque and quiet, calm-inducing ride.
Whichever direction you go, the future has never looked brighter.
