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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2010

Cummins delivers nearly 37,000 SCR-equipped engines

The company's EPA 2010-certified engines are delivering up to 6 percent better fuel economy compared to their 2007 counterparts, customers report. Cummins’ aftertreatment system will be showcased at the Clean Diesel 10 event in Washington, D.C., this week.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2010

Valvoline engine oil provides lubrication protection

Benefits of Premium Blue GEO 15W-40 include reduced ash content, valve recession protection and advanced oxidation control. It is recommended for use in compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane-powered engines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2010

Cummins hits landmark in 2010 engine production

After seven months' production of its EPA 2010 compliant engines, Cummins announces that it has built and shipped more than 20,000 units. The manufacturer’s heavy-duty and mid-range engines use selective catalytic reduction to meet the EPA standards.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2010

Propane engine earns EPA certification

CleanFUEL USA’s liquid propane engine built on a General Motors 6.0L chassis is expected to be commercially available by this summer. Collins will display its Type A bus equipped with the engine at a propane convention in Atlanta this week.

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ArticlesMarch 12, 2010

Top Shops 2010

This year for our annual series, we've profiled five maintenance programs at school district and contractor fleets around the country that have led them to excel on state inspections. They have also helped to reduce the operations' costs and enhance safety.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT Summit Urges Engagement

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Blue Bird reports favorable fuel economy performance

OEM says that third-party testing of its Vision school bus with an ’07 Cummins ISB engine shows it could save over $1,000 per year in fuel costs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2008

Thomas Built, Detroit Diesel donate engine to community college

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses and Detroit Diesel Corp. recently contributed a new engine to Sheridan (Wyo.) College's Diesel Program. ...

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2008

Caterpillar, Navistar to pursue strategic alliance

PEORIA, Ill. — Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue global on-highway truck bu...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2007

How Bus Builders Have Integrated 2007 Engine Technology

Lower-emission diesel engines and new aftertreatment devices have forced school bus manufacturers to modify their product designs.

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