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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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Articles•June 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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Articles•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•April 24, 2009

Kentucky districts receive Clean School Bus funding

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Six school districts in Kentucky will share nearly $200,000 in funding to reduce emissions from their school buses. Kentucky F...

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2009

Strong sales reported for propane school bus

Blue Bird Corp. and CleanFUEL USA will provide 154 Blue Bird propane-powered Vision school buses to several Southern California school districts and ...

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