HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses is working on a new propane-fueled school bus to add to its line of alternative-fuel options.
A company spokesperson confirmed that the bus is in the works and is targeted to be launched in 2012.
Thomas Built propane bus in the works
The manufacturer confirms that it is developing a propane-fueled school bus. It is targeted to be launched in 2012.
October 5, 2010
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The Propane Education & Research Council is providing support to Thomas Built in the development of the bus.
The manufacturer currently offers a hybrid diesel-electric Type C school bus, the Saf-T-Liner C2. And compressed natural gas is a fuel option for the Saf-T-Liner HDX Type D.
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