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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 28, 2017

EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program Returns

The agency is offering $20,000 per vehicle to replace older school buses and $6,000 for retrofits to reduce emissions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Thomas Built Debuts First C2 School Bus With Detroit DD5 Engine

The medium-duty diesel engine is expected to boost fuel economy, reliability, and serviceability, according to the manufacturer.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 21, 2017

California Air Agency to Discuss Plans for VW Mitigation Funds

A public workshop will seek input on the state’s use of its $423 million share of the VW diesel settlement funding.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 12, 2017

5 Questions: Allen Schaeffer on Diesel Emissions, VW Settlements

Allen Schaeffer, the executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, shares insights on emission reductions, the VW settlement funds, and renewable diesel.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2017

$23 Million Added for Clean Diesel Grants

The current DERA grant opportunity triples from $11 million to $34 million, and the application deadline is extended to July 5.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2017

Cummins Recommends Fuel Additives for First Time

The engine manufacturer officially endorses and recommends two Power Service products: Diesel Kleen and Diesel Fuel Supplement.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 11, 2017

Engine Programming Update Aims to Enhance DPF Regeneration

Thomas Built Buses is now offering a feature called Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Stabilization, aka “Stay Warm,” on its buses with Cummins diesel engines.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 4, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts, Tabbed for 20% Increase

Congress’ new appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $60 million for EPA’s clean diesel grant program.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2017

EPA’s Clean Diesel Program Back With $11M in Funding

Amid concerns about the fate of the DERA program, a new round of grants is made available to reduce emissions from older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2017

SBX Attendees Weigh Pros and Cons of Alt-Fuels, Diesel

Fuel choices, school reform, and the ongoing driver shortage are hot topics at School Bus eXchange 2017.

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