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Articlesby StaffFebruary 26, 2010

Technology Showcase: A/C Systems

Here, we provide details on a variety of innovative school bus air conditioning offerings from six manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2009

Texas agency gets $3.1M for alternative-fuel efforts

The Railroad Commission of Texas will use the funds to add 258 propane-powered school buses and 24 support vehicles to 19 public fleets. The grant will also fund upgrades to 19 refueling sites for the fleets to accommodate advances in propane vehicle technology.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Thomas Built gets first order for SCR-equipped HDX buses

Fifty-nine of the manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses featuring selective catalytic reduction technology will be delivered to a Maryland school district in June and July 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2009

Los Angeles district awards GPS contract to Everyday Solutions

The transportation solutions technology provider will equip Los Angeles Unified School District vehicles with GPS applications under a three-year deal. Company officials report that benefits to using the system include improvements to student safety and access to information, as well as reduced maintenance costs.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

Brake safety devices urged for buses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — School buses and other heavy vehicles should be equipped with technology to prevent unintended acceleration, the National Transport...

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ProductsOctober 1, 2009

Explorer MX4 DVR

The Explorer MX4 is a four-channel digital video recorder (DVR) that features dual technology that allows for recording of two information streams — one for high-resolution playback on a PC and the other for real-time viewing over the Web or GPRS network.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

Brake safety devices urged for buses

School buses and other heavy vehicles should be equipped with technology to prevent unintended acceleration, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded in a report.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2009

Q&A: 2010 Engine Technology

With the EPA’s 2010 emissions standards drawing near, school bus OEMs answer key questions about the engine technology that will power their large buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2009

Leonard Bus Sales to launch new service center

ROME, N.Y. — Leonard Bus Sales Inc. (LBS) will celebrate the opening of a new bus service facility in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park here ...

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2009

Collins to offer hybrid Type A school buses

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Operators of small school buses will soon have the option of utilizing hybrid technology. Collins Bus Corp. has entere...

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