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As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.
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A recent visit to a Southern California school district revealed the pride that the transportation team takes in their work, their fleet, and their facility.
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In SBF’s June issue, a story covered grant opportunities for procuring alternative-fuel buses. Here, we share more information on potential VW funding impact and technological advances.
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Allen Schaeffer, the executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, shares insights on emission reductions, the VW settlement funds, and renewable diesel.
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VW settlement and other funds converge with increasing progress, availability, and demonstrated efficiency of alternative-fuel school buses, making now the time to seek out myriad grant opportunities.
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With advances in engine technology and fuel formulations, diesel fuel is now just as clean – if not cleaner at the tailpipe – than any other alternative fuel. Today, clean diesel is now the new "alternative fuel."
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The Georgia district’s purchase of 25 gasoline school buses, addition of bus bays, and ongoing internship and inspection training programs have also benefited drivers and students.
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The mitigation trust fund can be used to support the replacementor repowering of diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses.
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As our sales numbers show, diesel still dominates the school bus market, but there’s growing interest in the alternatives.
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The technology is proven, and the buses offer cheaper operating costs as well as zero emissions. Still, with scarce funding in many states and extremely cold winter temperatures, will the vehicles gain traction in the school transportation market?
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