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ProductsJune 2, 2009

Eco-Star anti-idling system

The Eco-Star anti-idling system turns off the engine when the vehicle is in park, speed is zero and passenger door is open, and restarts when the door is closed and the brake pedal is pressed.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2009

Q&A: 2010 Engine Technology

With the EPA’s 2010 emissions standards drawing near, school bus OEMs answer key questions about the engine technology that will power their large buses.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2009

2010 Emissions Choices: Looking Under the Hood

Jan. 1, 2010, the final phase-in of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2007 Heavy Duty Diesel rule will take eff...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2009

Best practices with biodiesel

John Deere of Moline, Ill., recently published a brochure that addresses the benefits and downsides of using ...

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

Project to cut bus emissions back on track

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A program to replace or retrofit old school buses has resumed after being halted in December due to California’s budget crisis.<...

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2009

NSTA pools applicants for $9.5 million in EPA grants

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) has submitted applications on behalf of 13 of its member companies for EPA gr...

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2009

Blue Bird honored by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp. was recently presented with the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute's “Oxygen Award” during the National Alternativ...

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

IC Bus invites public to vote on America’s Greenest School

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Ten finalists have been selected in IC Bus’ contest searching for "America’s Greenest School," and the company is inviting the pu...

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2009

Cummins to hold diesel exhaust fluid Web seminar

Cummins Filtration is presenting a Web seminar on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and its role in 2010 SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) engines. ...

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

Minnesota increases biodiesel content mandate

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota now requires that diesel fuel contain a 5-percent blend (B5) of homegrown biodiesel. The biodiesel content mandate increa...

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