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Explore the fuels and powertrains moving school buses beyond diesel, including electric, propane, gasoline, natural gas, renewable fuels, and biofuels. Find fleet experiences, infrastructure guidance, cost considerations, and the latest vehicle developments.

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News•by Staff•February 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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News•by Thomas McMahon•February 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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News•by Staff•February 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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News•by Thomas McMahon•February 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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News•by Nicole Schlosser•February 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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News•by Nicole Schlosser•February 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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News•by Staff•January 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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Products•January 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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Articles•Cover Story•January 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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Statistics•December 29, 2016

Bus, Chassis, and Engine Specifications 2016

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis, and fuel type for available engines.

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