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When is National School Bus Safety Week?...
0 comments Posted by Jackie Upchurch on Sep 30, 2008

When is school bus safety week this year?...
0 comments Posted by Julie Chute on Aug 29, 2008

Just wondering how many people can fit in a standard school bus?...
0 comments Posted by Duane Bobbitt on Sep 01, 2008

What are the benefits of a diesel engine on a school bus versus a gasoline powered engine? Are 72 passenger buses even manufactured using gasoline engines? What is the expected lifespan of a diesel...
0 comments Posted by Lonnie Richard on Jul 11, 2008

State law limits the mileage of our school buses to 150,000 miles without extensive rebuilds. Considering the mileage limitations, cost of diesel fuel, and an additional cost of a diesel engine whe...
0 comments Posted by Ray BRAZIER on Jul 10, 2008

Are electric or hybrid buses in development in your company and if so when do you expect to market them...
0 comments Posted by Ken Brown on Oct 27, 2007

Will the Foward Advantage bus take the place of the current FE model and will it be available with the MaxxForce DT engine or will it only be available with the Caterpillar engine?...
0 comments Posted by Curt Wiles on Jan 14, 2008

What kinds of changes in diesel engines are expected for the more stringent EPA emissions requirements in 2010 and again in 2015? How feasible and practical is exponential decreased particulate mat...
0 comments Posted by Jim Magditch on Sep 29, 2007

What website is available where we can obtain manuals (maintenance/ repair type) for our buses? THANK YOU -- RICHARD...
0 comments Posted by Richard Wallace Sr. on Mar 25, 2008

A previous question was posed in regard to the EPA emission regulations for the 2010 and 2015 time frame. What work and / or research is being doen to move away from use of urea in SCR systems - gi...
0 comments Posted by Jim Magditch on May 30, 2008

Why are some roofs of buses painted white?...
0 comments Posted by Neal Bernklau on Mar 19, 2008

Would a bus barn extend the service life of a school bus? We are a small school in South Texas with a fleet of 12-buses. We are considering building a bus barn(150-200k)to cover the buses. We ar...
0 comments Posted by james nash on Feb 14, 2008

Would you recommend using Amsoil syn 15w40 and extend your oil drain interval to 25,000 miles without using an oil analyis ? On 466E engines...
0 comments Posted by John Pierce on Oct 23, 2007

How are the overall cost premiums considered cost-effective for the hybrid school bus purchase? Given the relative increase per bus for; maintenance and service training, parts and service, initial...
0 comments Posted by Jim Magditch on Sep 10, 2007

Can the new low-ash motor oil formulations that are required in 2007 EPA-compliant engines be used in older engines as well?...
0 comments Posted by School Bus Fleet on Jul 31, 2007

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