
PHOTOS: Highlights From School Bus eXchange 2018
Take a look at the roundtable discussions, presentations, and other networking activities — including a friendly competition — at the 2018 edition of SBX.
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Powertrain Integration (PI) has named its 8.0L V8 propane autogas engine the PIthon.
The unit has been selected as the engine platform for Thomas Built Buses' new propane-powered Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus, which is expected to go into full production in late May or early June.
PI President Robert Pachla explained the meaning of the PIthon engine name: "Pythons are strong, powerful snakes that constrict their prey; PIthon squeezes every bit of power, every penny of savings out of operators' precious fuel and maintenance dollars."
The PIthon is the result of more than four years of development and testing to OEM standards. Company officials said that it is designed to fill a gap for big block engines in the medium-duty on-highway market.
According to PI, PIthon-equipped vehicle weights average about 500 pounds less than comparable diesel chassis.
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.
The gasoline CE bus will start full production next month, and the ChargE electric bus will tour the West Coast, IC Bus officials reveal in an interview.
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