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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Thermo King event highlights efficiency, sustainability

The event showcased Thermo King's products, with a focus on meeting new industry regulations, operational efficiency and sustainability. Key end users shared their experiences, and attendees toured the company's research center.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

LAUSD honored for operating propane-powered buses

The district earns a “Propane Hero” award during this week’s Green Fleet Conference. The district purchased 90 buses from Blue Bird Corp. last year that run on the alternative fuel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Riteway Bus honored for clean air efforts

The school bus contractor receives the 2010 Taking Action for Asthma Award from the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition for such practices as establishing an idle reduction program and outfitting buses with emission control equipment. In other news, the company purchases Go Airport Connection, which provides airport shuttle services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Diesel event promotes accomplishments, looks to future

The Clean Diesel 10 Conference kicks off in Washington, D.C. The event highlights the significant progress made in the past 10 years to improve air quality through new clean diesel technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2010

Cummins delivers nearly 37,000 SCR-equipped engines

The company's EPA 2010-certified engines are delivering up to 6 percent better fuel economy compared to their 2007 counterparts, customers report. Cummins’ aftertreatment system will be showcased at the Clean Diesel 10 event in Washington, D.C., this week.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2010

Valvoline engine oil provides lubrication protection

Benefits of Premium Blue GEO 15W-40 include reduced ash content, valve recession protection and advanced oxidation control. It is recommended for use in compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane-powered engines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2010

ASBC offers presentations on school bus benefits

The industry coalition’s Yellow School Bus Champions program provides 5-, 10- and 30-minute presentations that are available for download. They cover the safety, educational and environmental advantages of school bus use.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 5, 2010

What's New in the Top 100?

Recent developments related to six of this year's largest school district fleets in the nation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2010

Thomas Built propane bus in the works

The manufacturer confirms that it is developing a propane-fueled school bus. It is targeted to be launched in 2012.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Case study: District sees benefits from running propane buses

A study by the Propane Education and Research Council reports that the Los Angeles Unified School District considered the environmental and safety advantages when deciding to operate its buses on the alternative fuel.

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