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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2010

Valvoline engine oil provides lubrication protection

Benefits of Premium Blue GEO 15W-40 include reduced ash content, valve recession protection and advanced oxidation control. It is recommended for use in compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane-powered engines.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 5, 2010

What's New in the Top 100?

Recent developments related to six of this year's largest school district fleets in the nation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2010

Thomas Built propane bus in the works

The manufacturer confirms that it is developing a propane-fueled school bus. It is targeted to be launched in 2012.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Case study: District sees benefits from running propane buses

A study by the Propane Education and Research Council reports that the Los Angeles Unified School District considered the environmental and safety advantages when deciding to operate its buses on the alternative fuel.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2010

Making CNG history

A long time ago in a small school district in Colorado, Stan Scheer spearheaded a groundbreaking move. Scheer, now superintendent of a California district, recounts here how his school bus operation delved into compressed natural gas.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Stimulus funds to help switch buses to CNG

With a grant provided through the EPA, a new program from NAPT will help school districts take older diesel buses and extend their life by converting them to run on compressed natural gas.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

LAUSD honored for running buses on natural gas

The Los Angeles district receives a National NGV Achievement Award from Natural Gas Vehicles for America and the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation for its efforts to advance the development of natural gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. LAUSD reportedly has the country's largest fleet of school buses that run on the alternative fuel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2010

Collins propane bus in full production

The NexBus Propane Type A has gone through certification and will be available under the Collins, Mid Bus and Corbeil brands.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2010

Texas PTA praised for providing 'clean bus' grants

Michael Williams of the Texas Railroad Commission commends the association’s bestowal of a $95,654 Clean School Bus grant to Leander ISD and a $110,889 grant to Silsbee ISD for buying propane-powered school buses. Williams cites the environmental and economic benefits of utilizing the alternative fuel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

A-Z Bus Sales to deliver CNG buses to California district

Fresno Unified School District will receive 30 All American Blue Bird school buses powered by the alternative fuel. Upon delivery, the district will have a total of 42 CNG Blue Bird units.

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