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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

Crosspoint Kinetics launches new hybrid system

Company officials say the S3000 hybrid system is available for small to mid-size school buses. The system interfaces to a vehicle and generates 100% of its own electricity during deceleration or braking.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

New financing options available for tire pressure monitoring tech

Advantage PressurePro, a supplier of commercial tire pressure monitoring systems and technologies, partners with Marlin Equipment Finance to bring Marlin’s line of financing options directly to PressurePro customers.

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ProductsSeptember 19, 2013

Heavy-duty a/c oil injector offers long service life

The new heavy-duty a/c oil injector from AirSept offers a professional-grade design that provides accuracy, ease of use and long service life, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Jasper Engines and Transmissions focuses on quality

The company’s product line includes remanufactured gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, which can be used for school buses, along with diesel fuel and air system components. Jasper’s production system is designed to provide consistent procedures for a quality product, and reduction of waste is also important to the company.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

New training courses cover natural gas vehicle maintenance

Natural Gas Vehicle Institute officials say that the new courses prepare technicians to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repair of natural gas vehicles. The heavy-duty course has major emphasis on Cummins ISL G-equipped vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2013

3rd school bus inspector hired in Iowa

The addition of a third inspector was enabled by recent legislative approval to increase the state school bus inspection fee from $28 to $40 per vehicle. Tom Simpson, previously the transportation director for Humboldt (Iowa) Community School District, is appointed to the new inspector position.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 3, 2013

Navistar adds Cummins ISB engine for school buses, trucks

IC Bus CE Series school buses and International DuraStar trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine will be Navistar's first medium-duty vehicles with selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2013

Hydrotex issues tips to prevent fuel problems in winter

The company, which manufactures and distributes high-performance lubricant and fuel improver solutions, says that annual fuel tank inspections can help in diagnosing any potential problems, such as water contamination, biological growth and sediment that might be present in the tanks. Hydrotex also says that treating fuel with a winterizing additive can minimize problems.

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ProductsAugust 30, 2013

School bus seat covers

Manufactured to meet national standards and all FMVSS safety requirements for school bus seating, TRP’s new line of seat covers fit all major applications, including IC Bus, Blue Bird and Thomas Built, according to the supplier.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2013

Architecture student turns school bus into living space

For his master's final project, Hank Butitta bought an old school bus for $3,000. With about 15 months of work and $6,000 in improvements, the bus became a mobile living space that includes a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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