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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•April 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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Articles•March 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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Articles•March 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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Articles•by Staff•October 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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Articles•by Staff•September 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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Articles•by Staff•September 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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Articles•by Staff•March 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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Articles•February 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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Articles•February 1, 2005

What You Need to Know About Diesel Retrofit Equipment

The tailpipe emissions of school buses have been attracting greater attention each passing year. Advocacy groups have targeted school buses because of...

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Articles•by Staff•November 1, 2004

EPA releases new video on school bus idling reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new video was released to help school bus operators reduce idling time with their vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agen...

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