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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Study Shows Propane School Buses Reduce Harmful Emissions

In research conducted by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions, distance-specific nitrogen oxide emissions measured from propane buses were about 95% less than those measured from diesel buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

Indiana Approves Over $3M for New School Buses

The state releases its first round of Volkswagen settlement funds, approving the purchase of 82 new school buses for 16 school districts.

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ArticlesAugust 5, 2019

5 Biodiesel Benefits for School Buses

Biodiesel can lower the risks of harmful emissions while decreasing costs and simplifying fueling for school bus fleets.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 5, 2019

School Bus Fleet ConneX to Return in 2020

Next year’s event will bring school bus operators and suppliers to Scottsdale, Ariz., for roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings, and other networking activities.

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ProductsJuly 31, 2019

Solar Battery Chargers

SolarPulse (SP) 12V battery chargers are designed to maintain and desulfate lead-acid batteries in vehicles, including school buses, and in equipment stored outside.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Secures California Agency Certification, Grant Funding for Electric School Bus

The school bus manufacturer's Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus receives certification and eligibility for grant funding from two California agencies.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

Wisconsin District, Contractor Donate Use of Propane School Buses for Aviation Event

Kobussen Buses Ltd. and Oshkosh Area School District donate the use of some of their propane school buses to transport attendees for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture event.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 18, 2019

California Agency Awards Nearly $70M For Electric School Buses

The new buses are part of the California Energy Commission's $94 million school bus replacement program to help pupil transportation providers replace more than 200 diesel school buses throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Unveils New Type C Propane School Bus Option

The new Saf-T-Liner C2 propane bus comes equipped with the Driveforce 8.8L LPG engine, which offers high torque for hill-climbing power while maintaining lower engine speeds.

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Videosby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Meet Jouley, the Electric School Bus

An introduction to Thomas Built Buses' first-generation Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus, Jouley.

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