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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

Detroit Engines Now Available for Thomas Built Buses

Thomas Built Buses is now accepting orders for school buses equipped with the Detroit DD5, adapted for the Saf-T-Liner C2, and the DD8, adapted for the Saf-T-Liner HDX.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Debuts Pedestrian Detection Prototype

When a pedestrian is detected, the system will alert the driver on an in-cabin tablet as well as through caution lights on the cross-view mirrors.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Makes Electronic Stability Control a Standard Feature

ESC will be standard on all new Saf-T-Liner C2 diesel and CNG school buses produced on or after July 23.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

Thomas Built to Debut First Type D School Bus With Detroit DD8 Engine

The new diesel engine will power a Saf-T-Liner HDX school bus that the OEM will showcase next month.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 20, 2018

New York School Bus Mechanics to Network, Train at Annual Seminar

The New York State Head Mechanics Association’s Summer Seminar will take place on July 25 in Syracuse and includes training classes and opportunities to meet with suppliers.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 24, 2018

PHOTOS: Electric School Buses Spark Interest

Electric school buses are becoming more prominent in pupil transportation as the "Big 3" manufacturers release their own models and tour them, and pilots see positive results.

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Articlesby James BlueMay 23, 2018

Subtle Shifts in School Transportation Industry's Fuel Mix

Diesel has long been the foremost fuel when it comes to large school buses, but there was a noteworthy shift in 2017 as gasoline Type C school buses came into the picture. Propane was the most popular alternative fuel.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2018

School Bus Sales Veteran Evie Wills Retires After 31 Years

Wills spent three decades in the bus business, starting with her family company and ending with Rohrer Bus Sales in Pennsylvania. With her retirement, Mike David steps into her role.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2018

Thomas Built Parent DTNA Opens Parts Distribution Center in Iowa

Daimler Trucks North America says it can now deliver 80% of dealer order volume in the U.S. by the next day.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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