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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.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

New solar charger designed to extend battery life

The SP-5 OTR reverses the normal loss of battery power, sulfation buildup and parasitic draw on erratically used vehicles. The charger typically requires only a couple of hours of sunlight to maintain the connected batteries, company officials said.

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ProductsFebruary 10, 2016

Lubricant

Engage High-Tech Lubricant with PTFE provides lubrication over a wide temperature range of -70° to +480°F, company officials said.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2016

New scan tool diagnoses school buses

Functions of the FCAR F3SN scan tool include reading and clearing diagnostic trouble codes, reading system information and performing special action tests.

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ProductsFebruary 8, 2016

Battery protection system

PriorityStart!HD is designed to be a completely automatic battery protection system that disconnects at 11.7 volts, stopping a dead battery, and then reconnects with simple load change, company officials said.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

School bus dealer donates injection pump to maintenance class

Students will use the new injection pump from Leonard Bus Sales for hands-on engine troubleshooting, repair and training.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

New lift LEDs light up work area under buses, trucks

Rotary Lift’s Line Light 4 kit includes four long LED light wands that attach to the vehicle lift and produce more than 4,000 total lumens.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2015

Bendix launches brake training sessions for 2016

Registration is open for the complete schedule of sessions, which kicks off on March 22 in Owosso, Michigan, and covers 14 states before concluding in late October.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2015

Thomas Built Buses brings customer service program to Canada dealer

Autobus Thomas in Quebec will use Platinum Support, which trains dealership staff to provide rapid diagnosis and turnaround, consistent communication, and eliminate all areas of waste.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Broken bolt causes rear axle to fall off school bus

The bus was stopped in front of a high school in Tennessee when both of the back wheels and axle broke away, but no students were hurt. The bolt that connects the vehicle springs was broken, authorities say.

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