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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2010

NavStar to bring safety technology offering to school bus market

NavStar has engaged Westar Capital II LLC to assist in providing equipment, software and related services to the school bus segment that are able to spot and record any potential threats both inside and outside of the vehicle.

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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 StaffMay 3, 2010

Blue Bird technical training classes get rolling

Last week, school bus technicians received instruction on the manufacturer’s line of school buses, updates on SCR technology, information on alternative fuel options and a factory tour during the manufacturer's technical training class. Registration is open for sessions that will be held in May and July.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2010

Transfinder offers updated routing software

Version 9.0 of Routefinder Pro contains features for pupil transportation personnel to optimize routes and analyze their operations to better understand current metrics. Mapping technology displays each student’s home relative to his or her morning and afternoon stops.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2010

IMMI wins engineering award for Premier seat

The company will receive the 2009 SAE International Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering. The award recognizes IMMI's work in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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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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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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Articlesby StaffFebruary 9, 2010

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at the latest in pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Louisville, Ky. New technologies included high-intensity LED warning lights and a browser-based fleet maintenance system.

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