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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2016

Dealership Agreement to Expand Availability of Lion Electric Buses In Western U.S.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Adomani will add Lion Bus' eLion all-electric Type C school bus to its offerings in several western U.S. states.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2016

IC Bus Showcases New Features at NAPT Trade Show

The latest offerings for the CE and RE school buses include over-the-air programming, a semi-automated inspection tool, and newly designed windows.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 6, 2016

North Kansas City Makes Big Move to CNG School Buses

The district recently replaced the majority of its diesel fleet with 124 new CNG buses. Here, Director of Transportation Lon Waterman discusses the financial and environmental aspects of the decision.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Illinois Operation Adds 79 Propane School Buses

Orland School District contracts with Cook-Illinois Corp. to transport the district’s students on propane buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 1, 2016

Court Approves VW Diesel Settlements

Part of the deal is $2.7 billion for a mitigation trust, which will fund emission reduction projects that can include school buses.

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ProductsOctober 28, 2016

Propane Evacuation Pump

The Autogas Evacuation Pump system is designed to remove propane from tanks in 1.5 hours.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 27, 2016

Diesel Buses Still Dominate, But Some See Bright Future for Alt-Fuels

Last year, more than 90% of the large school buses sold were diesels. But as alt-fuel options catch on and stricter emissions standards loom on the horizon, some experts project that diesel will make up less than two-thirds of the market by 2020.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2016

Propane Tech Training Earns Automotive Industry Award

NAFTC’s Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training, which was launched at Blue Bird’s facility in February, is recognized by the Automotive Training Managers Council.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

Navistar Extends Engine Supply Agreement with Power Solutions International

The agreement, originally set to run through 2018, will now run through 2021. It covers the alternative-fuel system supplier's 8.8-liter propane and gasoline engines for Navistar's subsidiary, IC Bus.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Coalition Comments on VW Settlement Funds

The mitigation trust fund can be used to support the replacementor repowering of diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses.

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