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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

5 Questions: Chris Llewellyn on Propane Benefits, Mitigating Tech Shortage

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson May 16, 2019

Alt-Fueling Equipment Tailored for School Bus Fleets

Customized fueling stations, fuel removal systems, and scheduled EV charging are some of the latest alt-fueling options dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and productivity of pupil transportation.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2019

Q & A: Station Locator Helps With Alt-Fueling Choices

Whether your buses run on propane, CNG, biodiesel, or electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Station Locator can help find the appropriate fueling station.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Propane Council Launches VW Funds Resource Center

The Propane Education and Research Council’s Volkswagen Trust Resource Center provides information on propane school buses and includes a state-by-state map with details on how to apply for Volkswagen settlement funds.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 10, 2019

Durham Adds 54 New Propane School Buses to Washington Fleet

The transportation company teams up with Spokane Public Schools to roll out new propane-powered school buses that will be used to service the district’s special-needs bus routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

Propane Council Adds Interactive Road Map to Website

The Propane Education and Research Council’s Propane Autogas Roadmap is designed to showcase fleets in a variety of markets nationwide that use the alternative fuel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

Blue Bird Displays Propane School Bus at Science Festival

The school bus manufacturer shows its Blue Bird Vision Propane bus at the Atlanta Science Festival to educate students about the bus's technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2019

Propane Council Debuts New Website

The Propane Education and Research Council’s new website contains information about propane in a variety of forms, including videos, customer case studies, emissions data, and fact sheets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

Washington District Adds 9 More Propane School Buses to Fleet

Bethel School District’s new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are expected to produce nitrogen oxide emissions at 0.02 NOx.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson March 5, 2019

Embracing Best Practices for Propane Maintenance

A growing demand for propane buses in recent years has sparked an influx of training programs for maintenance technicians. Here, industry experts share top tips and best practices for maintaining propane school buses.

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