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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2016

School shows big ‘Love’ for the bus

At ASBC’s Love the Bus event in rural Sloughhouse, California, dignitaries from Congress and the EPA cite the benefits of school buses, and students in yellow T-shirts show their spirit.

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School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 11, 2015

Q&A: How does propane stand up to winter weather?

According to PERC's Michael Taylor, propane does not require additional fluids, engine block heaters or preventive measures to be taken even on the coldest days of winter. Propane buses crank reliably, warm up quickly and provide consistent heat throughout the passenger compartment, he says.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 24, 2015

Q&A: Factors to consider before switching to propane

School transportation providers should not only review upfront costs associated with new bus acquisitions, infrastructure and fuel costs, but also true total cost of ownership, maintenance requirements and impact on the community.

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ArticlesJune 8, 2015

Room for more growth in alt-fuels

In the past two years, alternative-fuel school bus sales more than doubled, and the options for alternative-fuel school buses have multiplied.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 27, 2015

Alt-fueling Equipment Offers Myriad Options for Fleet Needs

For operations that run propane or CNG school buses, suppliers can provide customized solutions for efficient and reliable fueling.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 22, 2015

Making the Business Case for Alternative Fuels

End users say savings on propane autogas and CNG fuel and maintenance costs, along with having to perform less maintenance, help recoup the extra cost of purchasing the vehicles and installing fueling systems.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 25, 2015

IC Bus Exec Trish Reed Talks Propane, School Bus Sales

Reed discusses the benefits of IC Bus’ new propane school bus, which the manufacturer sees tying in to projected growth in alternative fuels.

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ArticlesAugust 29, 2014

State Funding, Fuel Savings Drive Propane Bus Adoption in Florida

With reduced operating costs and a rebate program for propane autogas vehicles, Florida school districts are tapping the alternative fuel as an economical and environmental solution. Broward County recently added 98 propane school buses to its fleet.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoMay 22, 2014

Alt-fuel school bus options are growing

Manufacturers are meeting the demand for clean-burning, money-saving yellow buses by offering more powered by propane autogas and compressed natural gas, as well as all-electric units. Here’s a look at some of the school buses in development, on the market and in service at operations.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 14, 2014

NAPT trade show: buses, components and more

New offerings that were on view and introduced during the show in Grand Rapids, Mich., include an all-electric school bus, a wheelchair retractor tie-down system, heater kits, LED lights and fleet management solutions.

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