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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Vandals pour sugar in bus fuel tanks

The act disables half of a Missouri district's buses on the first day of school. An estimated 2,000 gallons of fuel had to be dumped, totaling at least $7,000.

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ProductsAugust 16, 2011

CR-2 roof-mount condenser unit

American Cooling Technology (ACT) recently released its new high-performing, low profile CR-2 roof-mount condenser unit, designed to minimize the weight placed on the roof of a bus as well as reduce overall height.

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ProductsAugust 6, 2011

EFX60 Heavy-Duty Inground Scissor Lift

Rotary Lift’s EFX60 new heavy-duty inground scissor lift has an infinite adapter adjustment range, enabling technicians to precisely position adapters where they’re needed for proper lifting.

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ProductsAugust 6, 2011

Solid-State Contactors

InPower’s second generation solid-state, high-current contactors with over-current shutdown protections are available in continuous current ratings of 100, 150 and 200 amps.

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ProductsAugust 6, 2011

KAR 250/350 Heavy Duty Scissor Lift

The KAR 250/350 Heavy Duty Scissor Lift can accommodate vehicles weighing up to 118,000 pounds. Designed as a vertical lift with scissors located at the end of each runway, it allows for maximum workshop space and easy access.

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ProductsAugust 5, 2011

SB-RAC Automatic Tire Inflation System

The SB-RAC automatic tire inflation system keeps rear dual tires inflated to their standard pressure. The system inflates tires automatically if pressure drops one psi below the fleet’s designated standard tire pressure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2011

Step cover targets slips on bus stairs

The product from Safeguard Technology wraps over the leading edge of steps for anti-slip protection. Officials say it is “easily installed on all bus applications and will last for years before needing replacement.”

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2011

N.J. district ran bus on biodiesel for 13 years

Medford Township Public Schools was reportedly the first in New Jersey to run a school bus on B20 biodiesel. Joe Biluck, who was fleet manager at the time, tells SBF that the bus has never had any major engine work — it’s only being taken out of service because of the state’s mandatory retirement age.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2011

Execs discuss cost, safety benefits of new propane bus

SBF sits down with officials from Blue Bird, Ford and ROUSH after they unveil the Next Generation Propane-Powered Vision, which they say offers fuel savings of 30 to 40 percent on average compared to diesel counterparts.

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