DEcembER 2017

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® REV Group Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Platinum SCHOOL certification At Autobus Thomas, THE FUTURE IS JUST ethical business practices and quality are shared AROUND THE CORNER! values throughout our company. Every day, Thomas Built has been moving we focus on continuous the industry forward for more than improvement across 100 years. Now we’re driving it in a all operations. whole new way with Jouley, the first We were the first in Canada generation Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley to obtain Platinum TBB electric bus. () certification, and we’ve Jouley is our first electric bus and a working taken it one step further! example of not only how important electric We just obtained vehicles are to us, but how important they REV Group Platinum are to Daimler as a whole. It’s emissions-free, Certification. noise pollution-free and fossil fuel-free, helping This demonstrates that you save operating costs — and maybe even we adhere to the highest the planet. standards of quality Jouley is the latest chapter throughout our operations. in our joint commitment We undergo an annual audit with Daimler to provide process and must meet proven, sustainable precise customer service solutions. criteria as well as exacting standards in our different For more information, departments in order please visit our website to maintain our certification. or contact your sales representative.

NEW WEBSITE Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Our new website is up and running! trusts Autobus Thomas We’ve optimized our site to better NFL football player, doctor and philanthropist, Laurent Duvernay- showcase our vehicles and to simplify Tardif tackles all of these challenges head on. When his communication with our customers, foundation, which aims at encouraging young people to take part employees and partners. in physical activity and lead a healthy lifestyle, needed a vehicle More user-friendly, intuitive and to transport sporting equipment, he turned to Autobus Thomas. What a great challenge for our team! We are extremely proud informative than ever before, our new to be associated with this foundation that promotes the benefits site offers a wealth of useful vehicle, of sport to young people! parts and service information. Be sure to check out the new and improved www.autobusthomas.com! A MANUFACTURER WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS We’d like to take advantage of this opportunity to introduce three vehicles that stand out among the many offered in the extensive Rev Group line.

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Ideal for public transportation • 100% fibreglass construction • Best public transportation vehicle • Offers a multitude of possibilities • Top manufacturing quality

Collins commercial bus on a Ford Transit chassis

A vehicle that can handle it all • Available in gas or diesel • Incredibly spacious interior • Ideal for use as an adapted or luxury vehicle

THE LATEST ADDITION TO OUR LINE! Midwest Buses

Once again, Rev Group blows us away with this high-end vehicle • Featuring a Sprinter chassis • Luxurious with superior quality finishing

As a Rev Group partner, Autobus Thomas will ensure that your vehicle selection criteria are not only met, but surpassed. Once again, Rev Group’s manufacturing expertise demonstrates the value of buying quality. Contact your sales representative to find more. NEW video SERVICE OFFERED BY Thomas Built Buses WORKSHOP TBB now offers a series of YouTube videos entitled, “Service and NEWS Repair”. These videos were developed to share best maintenance and repair practices with our customers. We now offer a total of nine videos, with more coming soon. Share them with your colleagues and partners! Here’s the link: www.youtube.com/c/Thomasbusinc

THE DETROIT DD5 MOTOR will be available on our 2020 models in Fall 2018 The following table shows that each motor meets 2017 EPA emission standards. The upper row for federal emission standards is the maximum allowed. Customers want to choose green fuel, but do they really understand what that means? No motor has the lowest emissions in all categories. This could be helpful for a customer who is thinking of perhaps choosing another fuel or might be pushed to do so. With this knowledge, our customers can make a more informed decision.

2017 epa/carb Emissions Information Nonmethane *Result are based Particulate Matter Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbon on Federa Test Procedure (grams per brake (grams per brake (grams per brake (grams per brake (FTP) cycle. horsepower per hour) horsepower per hour) horsepower per hour) horsepower per hour) carcinogen acid rain Greenhouse gas smog

Federal Emissions 0.01 0.20 15.5 0.14 Standards

Model Year Certified Levels 2017 Engines

Cummins ISB Diesel 0.002 0.14 0.02 0.03

Cummins L9 Diesel 0.001 0.16 0.2 0.02

Detroit* DD5* 0.001 0.09 0.1 0.014 (Available autumn 2018)

ISB – Nat Gas 0.000 0.08 3 0.01

ISL – Nat Gas 0.002 0.13 9.4 0.06

ISL – Nat Gas Near Zero 0.002 0.01 1.5 0.01

Roush V10 Propane 0.000 0.01 1.2 0.02

Pithon* 8.0L V8 Propane 0.003 0.16 5.6 0.090

Ford V10 Gasoline 0.002 0.08 12.9 0.080 FROM YOUR PARTS DEPARTMENT PartsPro® electronic parts catalogue News PartsPro® is an electronic parts catalogue with vehicle configuration schematics that include from the Shop Detroit™ motors, transmissions and axels. Other major components are annexed to the PartsPro® application to facilitate part identification. Our Parts and Service Department staff can use this tool to find the right part and associate number to make a repair or to check inventory availability.

For more information, please visit https://freightliner.com/parts/parts-pro/

A NEW PRODUCT • Universal, heavy-duty seat cover • Available in a high-back version The coverall $69.95 (28’’ x 35’’)

black or gray • Side and back storage compartments • Spill and stain resistant

OUR SALES TEAM ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE IS GROWING AUTOBUS THOMAS TEAM, I WOULD LIKE We would like to welcome to new members to our sales team: TO THANK OUR CUSTOMERS! Patrice Marcoux With 30 years of experience in heavy machinery sales, Patrice joins our team as a Territory Manager. His profound understanding of customer expecta- tions when it comes to total quality will be a definite asset to our team and to our clientele. Patrice Marcoux Territory Manager

Vanessa Blouin With the end of the year Very knowledgeable with a vast network in various public and parapublic sectors, Vanessa joins our upon us, we would like dynamic sales team as a Commercial Representative. to thank you for your She looks forward to introducing her network to a wide continued support throughout range of commercial products and to meeting the 2017. Day in and day out, needs of a discerning clientele in search of quality. Vanessa Blouin Commercial it is because of you that Representative we can move forward and go even beyond what we thought possible, all in an A VERY HAPPY RETIREMENT to Lyne Thivierge effort to better serve you. The time has come for our friend, Lyne Thivierge, to retire! We’d like to take this We would like to thank her for 35 years of loyal service. It is with deep gratitude opportunity to wish you that we highlight her outstanding professionalism and dedication all these years, very Happy Holidays and as well as the great times spent together. This may be the end a prosperous New Year! of this chapter for Lyne, but now she turns the page to start a new adventure. Bernard Dubé, President We wish her the very best in her future endeavours!

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