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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute releases conference details

LAS VEGAS — The Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Conference and Expo 2009 will be held in Orlando, Fla., from April 19 to 22. Highlights of the ...

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2008

Los Angeles district contracts alt. fuel buses for special-ed students

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education awarded a contract for 140 new alternative fuel buses for the 2009-1...

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

IC Bus hybrid units qualify for tax credit

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently added 10 IC Bus hybrid units to a list of vehicles that qualify for the Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit enacted by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2008

Propane industry offers updated fleet cost calculator

The propane industry recently launched the latest version of a fleet cost calculator designed to help fleet managers make a business case for operating propane-powered vehicles.

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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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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Alabama governor endorses biodiesel grant program

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Bob Riley recently urged school districts to apply for a new grant that will assist in covering the cost of switching to B20 ...

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2008

Texas district wins grant for propane buses

SAN ANTONIO — Northside Independent School District on Monday received a $66,341.46 grant from Railroad Commission Chairman Michael L. Williams cover...

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2008

Alaskan nature preserve test-runs IC hybrid bus

DENALI, Alaska — Denali National Park and Preserve visitors will explore the park in a school bus, perhaps indefinitely. Last week, IC Bus delivered ...

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2008

Algae touted as potential source of fuel

SAN DIEGO — A local company said that it can produce crude oil from a process using algae, sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. Sapphire Ene...

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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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