
EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With the help of federal stimulus funds, Jefferson County Public Schools has acquired 16 hybrid school buses.
The Thomas Built Buses hybrids were purchased through Whayne Supply Co.
Thomas Clark of Eaton Corp., which supplies the hybrid system for the buses, said the vehicles have been achieving 20 to 30 percent gains in fuel economy.
Sheldon Berman, superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, said that "the kind of savings we're likely to realize out of this in the long term is substantial."
The district transports 66,000 students a day, covering 100,000 miles.
Mike Mulheirn, executive director of facilities and transportation for the district, noted that some 20-year-old buses are being replaced.
"We're cutting that [particulate matter] footprint by 98 percent — in fact, over 98 percent," Mulheirn said.
For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.
Take a look at the roundtable discussions, presentations, and other networking activities — including a friendly competition — at the 2018 edition of SBX.
School bus driver shortage, alternative fuels, and student behavior are key topics of discussion at the 2018 edition of the event.
The school bus manufacturer demonstrates the chargE at the LeMay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma to high school students.
A $30,000 grant funds installation of Idle Free Heat technology on Granite School District buses.
Roush CleanTech is fielding inquiries about propane and other fuels in the new “Got Questions?” section of the School Bus Fleet site.
The school bus manufacturer takes its Type C and D electric buses for ride-and-drive events across the U.S. Deliveries are expected to begin in late summer/early fall.
School buses powered by Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems with Ford 6.8L 2V and 3V engines are covered under the CARB HD-OBD certification.
The new facility features a 15,000 square foot service area, including a paint booth and specialized bays to service CNG vehicles.
The California Association of School Transportation Officials presents sessions on student safety on the bus as it celebrates 50 years.
Tony Watkins and Nate Baguio join Lion as the electric school bus manufacturer expands its vehicle lineup.
The OEM kicks off a national tour with its ChargE concept electric bus. The first stop is the California Association of School Transportation Officials conference.
An introduction to Thomas Built Buses’ first-generation Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus, Jouley.
With temperatures as low as minus 30, Howard-Winneshiek CSD says its propane buses warm up in a few minutes.
Schmitty & Sons is awarded a contract to provide transportation to Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 starting on July 1.
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