SchoolBus logo in red and orange
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2016

3 Propane Technician Training Sessions Scheduled

NAFTC’s free, three-day training course will be offered in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Oregon over the next few months.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2016

District Adds 3 Blue Bird Propane School Buses to Fleet

Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania aims to cut fuel and maintenance costs as well as its carbon footprint with the new buses.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

New propane tech training course launched at Blue Bird facility

NAFTC's three-day Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training is designed for automotive instructors, technicians and fleet managers. The next session is scheduled for April.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 25, 2016

New contract expands STA’s Oregon operations

The school bus operator wins its second contract in the state: a five-year pact to provide transportation for Tigard-Tualatin School District.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

Thomas Built Buses adds alt-fuel manager

John Roselli will handle sales, education and training for the school bus OEM’s growing lineup of green vehicles.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2016

Indiana district rolls out propane school buses

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township replaces 11 older diesel buses in its fleet with the alternative-fuel buses. This is the largest deployment of propane buses in the state, officials say.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2015

Illinois district grows propane school bus fleet

Olympia CUSD now has more than a third of its buses running on propane, which officials say is lowering operating costs and yielding other benefits.

Read More →
Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2015

Texas governor proclaims 'Propane School Bus Week'

Gov. Greg Abbott cites the vital role that propane autogas plays in powering more than 2,600 school buses across Texas.

Read More →
Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 13, 2015

IC Bus emphasizes choices for customers

At the NAPT trade show, the school bus OEM showcases its various options for engine and transmission. Also, the company plans to add a gasoline engine option in the near future, then natural gas as demand grows.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 11, 2015

Q&A: How does propane stand up to winter weather?

According to PERC's Michael Taylor, propane does not require additional fluids, engine block heaters or preventive measures to be taken even on the coldest days of winter. Propane buses crank reliably, warm up quickly and provide consistent heat throughout the passenger compartment, he says.

Read More →