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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

New Thomas Built hybrid shown at Arizona dealership

PHOENIX — School district officials throughout the state had an opportunity to view and test drive Thomas Built Buses’ new Saf-T-Liner C2e hybrid scho...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 7, 2009

Propane grants will fund buying of 245 buses

AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $12.6 million to the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state’s energy agency, for the ...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2008

Can all-electric bus go the distance?

GOLDEN, Colo. — As the major school bus OEMs work toward providing more hybrid and propane buses, a new player is looking to break into the market wit...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2008

CASTO covers operational concerns

ONTARIO, Calif. — The California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) held its 40th Annual State Conference March 15-17. Keyno...

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoJune 1, 2008

Alternative Fuel Use On the Rise

Alternative fuels aren’t new to pupil transportation, but their use in school buses has become more widespread in recent years. Officials estimate ...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2008

Conference explores alternative fuels

LAS VEGAS — The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute announced details for its 2008 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo. The ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2008

8 Great Fleets in 2008

Family vision continues as bus company grows Birnie Bus Service, Rome, N.Y. It’s already been a long road for Tim Birnie, ow...

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2007

Green Movement Keeps Sprouting Up

With the EPA requirements of emissions limits for 2007 engines and conversion to ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), the pupil transportation industry is ...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2007

Propane Bus Offers Appealing Alternative

Blue Bird’s new propane-powered Vision Type C aims to decrease emissions while improving fuel economy and performance in alternative-fuel vehicles.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2006

Will School Buses Still Be Around in 2056?

The future of school transportation will be influenced by fuel availability and price, educational funding, social changes and advances in technology.

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