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Free webinar to discuss Thomas Built’s propane bus

The web seminar, hosted by the Propane Education & Research Council, will provide details on the recent expansion of Thomas Built Buses’ alternative-fuel offerings with its propane-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus.

September 9, 2014
Free webinar to discuss Thomas Built’s propane bus

A web seminar next week will provide details on Thomas Built Buses’ propane-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus.

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A free web seminar next week will provide details on the recent expansion of Thomas Built Buses’ alternative-fuel offerings with its new propane model.

In the webinar, hosted by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), guest speakers representing Thomas Built Buses, CleanFUEL USA and Powertrain Integration will discuss the propane-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus.

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According to PERC, webinar attendees will learn:

• the details and benefits of the propane autogas C2 engine model
• how propane autogas meets environmental standards as well as governmental and public mandates
• how switching to alternative-fueled fleets can improve a company’s image and transportation budget

The event is part of PERC’s free monthly webinar series, which covers the latest in propane technologies, products and training.

This month’s webinar will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. EDT. For more details and to register, go here.

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