BAE Systems and Cummins Cleared for California

BAE Systems and Cummins Inc. announced the receipt of approval from the Air Resources Board (ARB) in California to sell the HybriDrive propulsion system together with Cummins ISB6.7 and ISL9 diesel electric hybrid engines for the electric-hybrid transit bus market. The dual Executive Order, issued by the ARB to both BAE Systems and Cummins, is valid for 2015 models powering 40’ and 60’ transit buses.

“This Executive Order enables transit agencies in California to take advantage of the nation’s latest in fuel and emission savings technology,” says Steve Trichka, vice president and general manager of HybriDrive Solutions at BAE Systems.

In 2014, BAE Systems and Cummins collaborated to bring Stop/Start technology to North American transit, allowing for engine shut-down at bus stops in order to reduce air and noise pollution as well as fuel consumption.

“Enabling Stop/Start technology is a positive benefit to transit agencies and their passengers and we are pleased to continue deliver efficient technologies together with BAE Systems,” said Laura Chasse, general manager - North American Bus at Cummins Inc.