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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•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Can all-electric bus go the distance?

GOLDEN, Colo. — As the major school bus OEMs work toward providing more hybrid and propane buses, a new player is looking to break into the market wit...

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Articles•by Thomas McMahon•September 1, 2008

Krapf Company Goes Green and Yellow

If you look over the parking lots at George Krapf Jr. & Sons Inc., you’ll see a whole lot of yellow. But the Exton, Pa.-based school bus contractor is...

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2008

Alabama governor endorses biodiesel grant program

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Bob Riley recently urged school districts to apply for a new grant that will assist in covering the cost of switching to B20 ...

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Articles•by Staff•August 1, 2008

Massachusetts governor launches school bus retrofit program

LYNN, Mass. — Gov. Deval Patrick in June launched “MassCleanDiesel: Clean Air for Kids,” an initiative to install pollution-control equipment on d...

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2008

New Jersey agency to fund mandatory school bus retrofits

TRENTON, N.J. — Under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Diesel Risk Reduction Program, diesel-powered school buses in the state...

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News•by Staff•July 24, 2008

Texas district wins grant for propane buses

SAN ANTONIO — Northside Independent School District on Monday received a $66,341.46 grant from Railroad Commission Chairman Michael L. Williams cover...

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2008

Alaskan nature preserve test-runs IC hybrid bus

DENALI, Alaska — Denali National Park and Preserve visitors will explore the park in a school bus, perhaps indefinitely. Last week, IC Bus delivered ...

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News•by Staff•July 10, 2008

Magic School Bus to educate Texas students

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Local students will be treated to hands-on, earth-friendly science lessons aboard the Magic School Bus next year. The bu...

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Articles•by Staff•July 1, 2008

Algae touted as potential source of fuel

SAN DIEGO — A local company said that it can produce crude oil from a process using algae, sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. Sapphire Energy sai...

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Articles•by Staff•July 1, 2008

NAPT News & Views

Green at the grassroots Everyone in school transportation knows anti-excessive idling policies are now the norm within the industry to cut...

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