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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 28, 2017

IC Bus Innovation Summit Envisions Future of the School Bus

Thought leaders and industry experts discuss the impacts of connected and automated vehicles, ridesharing, onboard Wi-Fi, and big data at the bus manufacturer’s first-ever event of its kind.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2017

Study Measures Methane Impact of Natural Gas Vehicles

The research by West Virginia University scientists sheds light on the sources and amount of greenhouse-gas methane that is emitted in the natural gas supply chain.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 11, 2017

South Carolina Adds New Propane School Buses to Fleet

The state acquires 26 Blue Bird propane buses as part of its efforts to update its aging fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

California Pilot Project Pushes Alt-Fuel School Buses

The statewide program offers $10 million for purchasing school buses powered by electricity, renewable diesel, natural gas, or propane.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 7, 2017

Blue Bird Brings New Bus Showcase to California

At the Product Immersion Tour stop, transportation officials check out the latest offerings from Blue Bird, Micro Bird, and their component suppliers.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 7, 2017

Lion, Adomani Demonstrate Electric School Bus in Arizona

The electric bus manufacturers and partners hosted an event in Phoenix to share information about the eLion and funding opportunities, and let local school transportation staff check out the bus up close.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 2, 2017

Lion to Add Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility in California

The Quebec-based school bus manufacturer will receive support for the facility from the state and from the province’s Green Fund.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus

The U.S. Department of Energy awards the funds to the school bus manufacturer for a zero-emissions, 100% vehicle-to-grid electric bus. 

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ProductsJanuary 18, 2017

Heavy-Duty Alternators

Two new families of Leece-Neville heavy-duty alternators have been designed to improve school bus electrical performance: the IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme high-efficiency/high-output alternators.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 11, 2017

Missouri District Carries Out Multi-Year Alt-Fuel and Technology Plan

In an effort to reduce emissions, cut costs, and improve its fleet, Blue Springs School District has implemented a variety of changes, including a new CNG station, Wi-Fi on activity buses, and a stop-arm camera system.

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