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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

Blue Bird Offering Engine Certified to Low NOx for Propane School Buses

The engine, developed in partnership with Roush CleanTech, is certified at 0.02 g/bhp-hr of nitrogen oxide.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

New Blue Bird Website Now Online

The school bus OEM’s new site includes updated information, brochure downloads, and an interactive quote request form.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Blue Bird Experience Tour Brings School Bus Lineup to Ohio

More than 110 transportation personnel and school officials attend the Ohio stop of the OEM’s tour, which offers educational sessions and ride-and-drives.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 13, 2018

Number of Propane School Buses in Operation Tops 15,000, PERC Reports

The Propane Research & Education Council unveils a video that highlights autogas growth in the school transportation market.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Wisconsin District Sees Savings With 6 New Propane School Buses

The School District of Holmen’s six Blue Bird Vision propane buses have saved about $12,000 in fuel and maintenance costs over the 2017-18 school year.

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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 StaffMay 16, 2018

Blue Bird Showcases Electric School Buses at Canadian Conference

The school bus manufacturer features its All American RE Electric Type D and Micro Bird’s G5 Electric Type A at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference trade show.

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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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