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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffAugust 21, 2020

Navistar Announces Electric Vehicle Association Membership

CharIN E.V. aims to advance EV adoption by promoting the Combined Charging System as the global standard.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2020

NHTSA OKs Some Barrier Installation on School Buses

The federal agency responds to an inquiry from the Illinois Department of Transportation, stating that some barriers may be allowed, subject to certain FMVSS regulations.

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Maintenanceby SBF StaffAugust 18, 2020

LiquidSpring Suspension System Available for Some IC Buses

CLASS is designed to automatically change the spring stiffness and damping at each wheel in response to road and driving conditions for a smoother ride. It is available as an option on IC’s Type C buses.

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Safetyby SBF StaffAugust 17, 2020

Dean Transportation Applying Antimicrobial Treatment to All School Buses

The Michigan-based school bus company bolsters its regular disinfectant use by treating its fleet of over 1,600 school buses with MicrobeCare in response to COVID-19.

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Motorcoachby METRO StaffAugust 17, 2020

Barons Bus Adding UV Light Kits to Combat COVID-19

NFI Parts’ UV Lighting system works to reduce bacteria, viruses, and mold in the HVAC system, creating a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 12, 2020

Sustainability Key Motivator for Early Fleet Adopters of Clean Vehicle Technologies

While diesel and gasoline engines will still be the main power source for commercial vehicles for the next decade, fleets are now testing and buying sustainable vehicle technologies in record numbers. That’s according to a new study of fleet use of sustainable vehicle platforms for medium- and heavy-duty fleets, such as natural gas, propane, electric, and renewable fuels.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffAugust 11, 2020

Ala.’s Fort Payne City Schools Adds State’s First Electric School Buses

The buses are Blue Bird All American models, equipped with the Cummins 100% electric PowerDrive system, which produces zero emissions.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 10, 2020

Cummins and Navistar Extend Engine Partnership

Cummins and Navistar have extended their engine partnership through the next two emission cycles.

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Safetyby SBF StaffAugust 10, 2020

Collins Bus Introduces 'CLEAN and SHIELD' Sanitization Program

The powerful, proprietary, no-rinse, no-wipe, one-step, all-purpose “cleaner, deodorizer, disinfectant and anti-allergen” is fogged onto a vehicle’s passenger cabin surfaces and throughout its HVAC system to sanitize, deodorize, and disinfect.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 10, 2020

Minnesota to Invest Up to $3M in Electric School Buses

The VW mitigation settlement money will fund for one to two electric school bus pilots each in four regions of the state.

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