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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 Thomas McMahon•November 13, 2014

Missouri school district awarded for CNG fleet

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is recognized by NGVAmerica for its use of compressed natural gas for its school buses.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2014

Blue Bird to unveil new Type A bus, new technology

Along with the new Micro Bird T-Series bus, Blue Bird will debut an electronic stability control system and a new Propane Vision warranty.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2014

IC Bus showcases propane bus at NAPT

The manufacturer features its new CE Series school bus with the Power Solutions International 8.8-liter LP propane engine. The bus will be available for order for the 2015-16 school year.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 10, 2014

Jim Beekman named SBF's Administrator of the Year

The industry veteran galvanized the Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools transportation department and implemented improvements that led to increased efficiency, multi-million-dollar savings and high staff morale.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2014

Texas district honored for safety, efficiency initiatives

Houston Independent School District is recognized by District Administration magazine for its bus tracking, safety and fleet greening programs.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2014

Collins Bus, Westport to display new CNG school bus

The NEXBUS Type A bus powered by compressed natural gas will be exhibited at the NAPT trade show next week.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2014

Nonprofit helps district add propane buses, save money

Clean Fuels Ohio helped Pike-Delta-York Schools obtain funding to buy three propane buses and build a propane fueling station. The district is seeing annual reductions in fuel and operating costs.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 4, 2014

2 school districts among winners of Green Fleet Award

Houston Independent School District in Texas and Lower Merion School District in Pennsylvania are honored for use of alternative fuels and other green initiatives.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2014

Oregon fleet sees success with propane in cold weather

Bend-La Pine Schools has replaced aging diesel buses with 53 propane Type C school buses, which officials say average 95% reliability.

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News•by Staff•October 30, 2014

Maine district replaces 31 diesel buses with propane

Sanford School Department switched to Blue Bird Propane Vision buses because of a short return on investment, ease of fueling, low infrastructure cost and reduced emissions compared to diesel fuel, officials say.

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