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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Texas District Awarded $1M Grant for Propane School Buses

San Antonio Independent School District plans to replace 19 diesel school buses with the funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

5 Questions: Chris Llewellyn on Propane Benefits, Mitigating Tech Shortage

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson May 16, 2019

Alt-Fueling Equipment Tailored for School Bus Fleets

Customized fueling stations, fuel removal systems, and scheduled EV charging are some of the latest alt-fueling options dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and productivity of pupil transportation.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2019

Q & A: Station Locator Helps With Alt-Fueling Choices

Whether your buses run on propane, CNG, biodiesel, or electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Station Locator can help find the appropriate fueling station.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Propane Council Launches VW Funds Resource Center

The Propane Education and Research Council’s Volkswagen Trust Resource Center provides information on propane school buses and includes a state-by-state map with details on how to apply for Volkswagen settlement funds.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson March 5, 2019

Embracing Best Practices for Propane Maintenance

A growing demand for propane buses in recent years has sparked an influx of training programs for maintenance technicians. Here, industry experts share top tips and best practices for maintaining propane school buses.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJuly 26, 2018

More School Districts Selecting Propane Buses

New research from the Propane Education & Research Council finds that the number of school districts choosing the alternative-fuel school buses continues to grow. By early 2018, 840 districts were operating propane buses. 

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ArticlesMay 15, 2018

Louisiana Fleet Finds Opportunity After Flooding

Following a 2016 flood that devastated the state, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools saw a chance to replace its damaged diesel buses while shifting to a propane fleet.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Q&A: Micro Bird Preps Electric School Bus, Plans for Propane Growth

The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane buses with VW settlement funding.

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ArticlesFebruary 13, 2018

4 Top Tech Innovations for School Transportation

The CEO of a data analytics solutions provider highlights the top innovations that may have a long-lasting impact on school transportation.

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