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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Conference will commemorate clean diesel initiatives

The EPA, NASDPTS and other groups are organizing Clean Diesel 10, to be held in Washington, D.C., in October. The event will include a presentation on the EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Program, an exhibit area for green technology, sessions on emerging technology and a forum to generate future initiatives.

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ProductsJune 29, 2010

Tyler Telematic GPS

Tyler Telematic GPS uses GPS technology integrated with Tyler’s school solutions to provide insight into transportation data.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Provider Enterprises awarded for efficiency

The special-needs school transportation company has reportedly reduced fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent, for a savings of approximately $50,000, by using fleet tracking technology from Navman Wireless.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 27, 2010

Large Bus Showcase 2010

Along with details on the latest Type C and D models, we spotlight three exemplary school bus dealerships. Read about their interesting histories, their commitment to the customer and their insights on the 2010 engine technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2010

IMMI official honored for child injury prevention efforts

Charlie Vits receives the Child Safety Advocate Award from Safe Kids Indiana and the Automotive Safety Program for his role in developing IMMI’s SmartFrame technology for school bus seating and educating industry professionals about the value of restraint systems on buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

Thomas Built to deliver more than 1,500 SCR-equipped buses

The manufacturer has received orders in 44 states and five Canadian provinces for its Saf-T-Liner units outfitted with selective catalytic reduction technology. Operations in Maryland and Virginia are among the Thomas Built customers that have opted for this technology to meet the EPA's 2010 emissions standards.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2010

Blue Bird rolls out SCR-equipped demo buses

More than 100 of the school bus manufacturer’s units are being transported to dealerships for demonstrations. The North American Blue Bird SCR Demo Bus campaign will provide pupil transportation officials with opportunities to see the benefits of Selective Catalytic Reduction technology through dealer open houses, ride-and-drive events and private bus viewings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2010

IC Bus to provide chassis for Thor Industries units

Under a supply agreement, several brands of vehicles manufactured by Thor will be built on IC’s new TC Series chassis, which will be powered by MaxxForce engines featuring advanced exhaust gas recirculation emissions technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Thomas Built to deliver SCR-equipped buses to Durham

The school bus manufacturer in May will begin filling an order from the contractor for 288 Saf-T-Liner EF units. Along with a redesigned cockpit, the bus features a Cummins engine with selective catalytic reduction technology to meet EPA emissions requirements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2010

District considers piloting new GPS, student tracking technology

Along with tracking equipment, a system by Volpe Industries Inc. includes cameras and a mini computer. A Massachusetts district may test the system, which has the ability to monitor buses, provide a view of the interior of buses, record all activity on board, track students with facial recognition and provide profile information for bus drivers.

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