the REPORTER PUBLISHED BY YOUR SOURCE FOR CONFERENCE NEWS! NOVEMBER 3-8, 2017 WHAT’S INSIDE
6 Conference Photo Gallery: Check out the action from around Columbus
12 NASDPTS Out in Front of Lap-Shoulder Belt Issue
14 Issues Attendees Want Addressed This Week: Driver Shortages Tops List
16 Profile in Safety: Columbus City Schools
18 Perspectives of Local Student Transporters on Driver Shortages, Technology & More
20 Featured Products & Solutions at the NAPT Trade Show
The Age of the Electric, Connected School Bus
INNOVATIONS ABOUND THIS WEEK FROM OEMS, AS HIGHLIGHTED DURING SATURDAY GENERAL SESSION
showcasing new driver assistance technologies from the company. It was the latest announcement that zero-emissions is coming to the industry. When it comes to adding new technologies to
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school buses, such as electric or advanced driver assistance systems, many in the industry often react with reservation or outright opposition, Tomas’ President Caley Edgerly said. However, he continued, innovation brings safety, results in long-term cost effectiveness, and saves time. At Saturday afternoon’s presentation, Tomas
he presentation of “Jouley,” the new Type C electric school bus from Tomas Built Buses, capped an NAPT Summit session on Saturday
executives were joined by counterparts from other Daimler brands to showcase existing technolo- gies available for cars and trucks and how they relate to school buses. For example, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class can analyze speed and braking behavior to determine if the driver is agitated or fatigued and recommend a break. “You can’t teach a computer everything,”
acknowledged Monika Sumi Kossok, a product manager for Mercedes-Benz. But she noted that “as much as we don’t want to admit it, systems can be smarter than us,” adding safety, efficien- cy and comfort for vehicle owners, drivers and passengers alike.
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