1 Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January 2013. 2013 Propane Working Group Update Thomas Built Buses Natalie Van Dyke- Digital Marketing.

1Sonny Merryman Inc.

Propane Working Group Mtg – January 2013.

2013 Propane Working Group Update

Thomas Built Buses

Natalie Van Dyke- Digital Marketing Manager Sonny Merryman Inc.,

Mike Wirt – Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Sonny Merryman Inc.

The Minotour® propane busEfficient fuel. Efficient size.

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

The Minotour® propane busEfficient fuel. Efficient size.

Engine •GM 6.0L LPG with liquid propane injection system

Power •332 hp @ 4700 rpm •Torque – 370 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Warranty •5-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain limited warranty and 3-year/36,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty

Fuel Tank •3-tank system, estimated 315 mile maximum range; gas gallon equivalent of 35 gallons

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

The Minotour® propane busEfficient fuel. Efficient size.

GM 6.0L LPG with liquid propane injection system .Sonny Merryman Inc.

Propane Working Group Mtg – January 2013.

The Saf-T-Liner® C2 Propane BusThis green bus is also friendly to your budget.

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

The Saf-T-Liner® C2 Propane Bus

Engine •8.0L V-8 LPG by Powertrain Integration with liquid propane injection system by CleanFuels USA

Power HP: 350 hp @ 4000 rpm Torque: 500 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm

Warranty •5 years/100,000 miles

Fuel Tank •2-tank system, estimated 300 mile range; gas gallon equivalent of 66 gallons

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

66 GasolineGallon Equivalent

& 300 Mile Range

2-Tank LPG System – Key Features

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

8.0L LPG Engine – Key Features

Cast, High Nickel Stainless Manifolds

Cast Iron Block

Valves – Stainless Alloy, inconel exhaust

Seats – Hardenedfor dry fuels

Intake runners – long length

Light-weight Aluminum AccessoryBrackets

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

8.0L V-8 Propane vs. DieselCummins ISB Diesel GM / PI 8.0L V-8

Displacement 6.7L 8.0L

Horsepower 200 - 260 hp 350 hp @ 4000 RPM

Torque 520 - 660 lb-ft 500 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM

Oil Capacity 15 quarts 8 quarts

Driver Comfort Quiet Quieter than Diesel

Maintenance - Aftertreatment

Filters (DEF, Coalescing) None

Aftertreatment Regeneration

Required Not required

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

8.0L V-8 Technical ComparisonFord 6.8L-3V GM / PI 8.0L V-8

Displacement 6.8L 8.0L

Horsepower 362 hp @ 4750 RPM 350 hp @ 4000 RPM

Torque 457 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 500 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM

Bore / Stroke 3.55” x 4.17” 4.27” x 4.25”

Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.6:1

Throttle Control Electronic Electronic

Block Cast iron Cast iron

Cylinder Head Aluminum Cast iron

Intake Manifold Composite Cast aluminum

Exhaust Manifold Cast stainless steel Cast, high-nickel stainless steel

Crankshaft Forged steel Forged steel

Connecting Rods Powdered metal Forged steel

Ignition Coil on plug Coil near plugSonny Merryman Inc.

Propane Working Group Mtg – January 2013.

The Saf-T-Liner® C2 Propane Bus

Customer ServiceToll free call centerService components (engine) – available through PI Service Network – coordination with Thomas Built Buses /Freightliner dealer network,( i.e. SONNY MERRYMAN, INC.)

Sonny Merryman Inc. Propane Working Group Mtg – January

2013.

12Sonny Merryman Inc.

Propane Working Group Mtg – January 2013.

2013 Propane Working Group Update

Thomas Built Buses

Natalie Van Dyke- Digital Marketing Manager Sonny Merryman Inc.,

Mike Wirt – Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Sonny Merryman Inc.