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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 16, 2015

District runs more than 1,200 school buses on biodiesel

Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools’ entire bus fleet is now powered by B20 biodiesel, which has cut diesel use by 560,000 gallons per year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2015

IC Bus propane school bus ready for order

The CE Series bus with a Power Solutions International 8.8-liter propane engine, unveiled at the NAPT trade show in November, is now available for order.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

5 California districts get $325K for cleaner school buses

The funds will be used to replace 13 older diesel buses with new models. The five California districts are among 76 recipients nationwide to be awarded rebates from the EPA.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

All-new Fleet Technology Expo set for August

The event is for all fleet types that are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies. It will focus on three specific tracks: Green Fleet, Fleet Analytics and Heavy Duty.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2015

New logo launched for propane autogas

The logo, developed by the Propane Education & Research Council, promotes propane autogas as the term for the fuel when used for transportation. It also emphasizes the fuel as an American-made energy source.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

Biodiesel use decreased in 2014

The U.S. biodiesel market fell from nearly 1.8 billion gallons in 2013 to 1.75 billion gallons in 2014. The National Biodiesel Board points to policy uncertainty in Washington.

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ArticlesJanuary 22, 2015

Alt-fuel Vehicles, Safety Tools on Tap at NAPT Trade Show

Several alternative-fuel vehicles debuted during the show in Kansas City, Missouri, including two new CNG school buses and an all-electric bus. Also, safety-related products, such as a stop-arm violation data system and a student and vehicle tracking system, grabbed the spotlight.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2015

76 school bus fleets win EPA rebates

The $3 million in rebates will be used in replacing more than 200 older diesel school buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2015

Connecticut district saves $200K with propane school buses

Contractor All-Star Transportation acquired 51 Blue Bird Propane Vision Type C school buses to service Torrington Public Schools about two years ago when the district was looking to replace some of its older diesel school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 30, 2014

Alt-fuel tax credits extended

Fuel and infrastructure tax credits for propane, natural gas and biodiesel are among tax provisions that have been retroactively extended through 2014.

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