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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Unveils New Type C Propane School Bus Option

The new Saf-T-Liner C2 propane bus comes equipped with the Driveforce 8.8L LPG engine, which offers high torque for hill-climbing power while maintaining lower engine speeds.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 23, 2019

Massachusetts Driver Safely Evacuates Students After School Bus Fire

The driver is bringing students home from school when he feels the floor getting hot and pulls over. He safely gets all five students off the bus before it is consumed by flames.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Blue Bird Unveils Ultra-Low NOx CNG School Bus

The bus, which is now available for purchase, features an engine that is 90% cleaner than the national emissions standard, according to Roush CleanTech. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2019

Agility Fuel Solutions Propane Engine Receives 2019 EPA Approval

The 488LPI propane engine, which is available on Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 propane school bus, is approved for sale through Dec. 31, 2019.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 2, 2019

Q & A: Caley Edgerly Shares Commitment to Optimize Technology for Greater Student Safety

The Thomas Built Buses president and CEO discusses how the manufacturer has ramped up safety technologies to fulfill its vision of safely transporting students.

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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 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 Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2018

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns

Pruitt has been the subject of multiple ethics investigations. President Trump accepts his resignation while continuing to defend his work at the EPA.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 3, 2018

Cummins to Acquire Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Provider EDI

The major engine manufacturer will purchase Efficient Drivetrains Inc., which is supplying powertrains for forthcoming electric school bus models.

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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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