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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Pilots Dual-Fuel RNG System

B.R. Williams is the first in the state to deploy the DEMI-NeuFuel platform, a conversion technology blending renewable natural gas with diesel to extend fleet sustainability.

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A student disembarks a propane school bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 28, 2025

PERC Survey Shows 87% of Parents Support Low-Emissions School Buses

Survey results reveal parents want cleaner rides, but school districts face funding gaps and delays in deploying other fuel options.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2025

Wisconsin District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Through a partnership with contractor, Kobussen Buses, the district will operate 20 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 22, 2025

Oklahoma District Rolls Out Propane Buses, Bringing Cleaner and Cooler Rides

New propane buses with air conditioning, safety tech, and cleaner emissions bring comfort and efficiency to Broken Arrow Public Schools students and staff.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2025

4 Reasons I Chose Propane Autogas Buses as a School District Transportation Director

Take a peek inside the decision-making process that led to a more reliable, cleaner fleet, according to a former district director-turned PERC manager.

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Alt fuels & ESBs
ArticlesJanuary 13, 2025

2025 Trend to Watch: Cloudy Future for Alternative Fuels

As the landscape of alternative-fuel school buses evolves, with electric, propane and natural gas buses gaining popularity, schools are navigating funding challenges, infrastructure needs, and the push for a greener future.

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St. Francis School District Propane Tank
ArticlesDecember 19, 2024

Keeping the Engine Warm: How Winter Weather Plays with Alt-Fuels

With several variations of buses on the road now, take a look at how different fuel types handle the cold, and useful products for any school district that utilizes the yellow bus.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2024

Propane Buses Roll Into Philly

The School District of Philadelphia is saying hello to propane in its first order of 38 propane-powered school buses rolling in thanks to Blue Bird's Vision vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2024

Michigan Clean Bus Energy Grant Deadline Right Around the Corner

A $125 million grant program to help Michigan school districts replace diesel buses is open for second round of applications.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 18, 2024

Alt-Fuel for Non-Electrifiers: 3 Reasons to Consider Propane

When high acquisition and infrastructure costs make electrification unrealistic, propane is an easy and cost-effective alternative to reduce tailpipe emissions. Learn the three reasons Blue Bird's Steve Whaley says propane is a winning formula for school bus fleets.

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