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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2007

How Bus Builders Have Integrated 2007 Engine Technology

Lower-emission diesel engines and new aftertreatment devices have forced school bus manufacturers to modify their product designs.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2006

Too Good to Be True? (Part 2)

An engineering expert takes exception to the promises of better fuel economy, extended oil intervals and reduced emissions made by suppliers of fuel additives, engine attachments and other aftermarket products. The second of a two-part article.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2006

Confronting the Top 10 Safety Concerns

Although stop-arm violations are a top safety concern for school bus operations across the nation, other transportation-related issues can be just as vexing. The following list identifies the most common challenges pupil transporters face and effective ways of dealing with them.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2006

Q&A: ‘Pre-Buy’ Activity Boosts School Bus Sales in 2006

Thomas Built Buses President and CEO John O’Leary says the manufacturing sector is seeing increased sales due to customers increasing their bus purchasing before the EPA’s stricter emissions standards take effect in 2007.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2006

NAPT Webcast debut covers 2007 emissions

Addressing concerns about the EPA’s tightened emissions standards and how they’re going to impact school bus operators was the focus of a Webcast sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2006

2005 Clean School Bus USA Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded grants totaling $7.5 million to reduce school bus emissions.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

Fleet Facts About Diesel Particulate Filters

What you need to know about these emission-control devices, which are being retrofitted into thousands of school buses and will be installed in all 2007 diesel models.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2005

Reduced Engine Emissions, Higher Costs Looming

Bringing diesel engines into compliance with 2007 EPA standards will force manufacturers to charge a higher price. But the upside is that emissions will be significantly lower.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2004

Security Awareness Blows Up in Cincinnati

For the last few days of October and first few days of November, Cincinnati was the place to be.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2004

75 Great Ways to Improve Your Operation (Part II)

16. Explain diesel fumes to parents Over the past few years, several diesel exhaust studies have created fears about the possible hazards of...

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