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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Greener Fuel-Procurement Solutions

The rising cost of crude oil is affecting us all, where it hurts most — our pocketbooks. As such, transportation managers are exploring ways to defray...

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2006

Hybrid school bus unveiled at New York conference

A hybrid school bus manufactured by IC Corp. and Enova Systems Inc. was unveiled in early July at the New York Association for Pupil Transportation conference and trade show.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2006

2005 Clean School Bus USA Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded grants totaling $7.5 million to reduce school bus emissions.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

How I Grew to Love Biodiesel

In the fall of 2003, I was approached by Bloomington Transit and Indiana University to participate in a pilot program using B20 (20 percent soy biodiesel, 80 percent petroleum diesel).

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

Fleet Facts About Diesel Particulate Filters

What you need to know about these emission-control devices, which are being retrofitted into thousands of school buses and will be installed in all 2007 diesel models.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2005

Bus Briefs

Missouri governor aims to require seat belts in buses JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Matt Blunt said he will work to enact a requiremen...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2005

CASTO opposes proposed rules requiring CNG

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) is opposing a proposal for a new set of statewide f...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2005

Bus Briefs

Drivers demonstrate safety at roadeo championships WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite high temperatures and occasional heavy rain, school b...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2005

California bus fleet tests diesel emissions technology

CLOVIS, Calif. — The San Joaquin Valley in central California has some of the worst air pollution in the country. Clovis Unified School Distric...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

Bio-based fuel gets high marks at Pennsylvania school district

NEW OXFORD, Pa. — Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), in conjunction with Aero Energy and Soy Energy, has implemented the first voluntary clean sc...

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