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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Starcraft Bus Named a Top Account for Ford for 12th Year in a Row

The school and shuttle bus manufacturer is awarded as Ford’s top volume pool account for 2017.

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ProductsJuly 21, 2017

Suspension Systems

CLASS suspension systems for buses are designed to provide a smoother and safer ride for passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Bus Certified by EPA, CARB

The gasoline-powered Type C school bus, which uses a Ford 6.8L V10 engine, is now certified to the federal standard of 0.20 g/bhp-hr for NOx emissions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Blue Bird Launches 4th Generation Propane School Bus

The Vision Gen 4 Propane bus incorporates changes that enhance serviceability and reliability, according to the OEM.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2016

New all-electric school bus to fit 48 passengers

The e-Quest XL electric bus, a Starcraft body on a Ford F59 chassis, uses a Motiv electric powertrain. Motiv and Creative Bus Sales partner to launch the new bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 10, 2015

Collins reveals new small bus on Ford Transit chassis

Key features of the new Type A include enhanced driver visibility, improved fuel economy and a narrow body with easier maneuverability, company officials say.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 28, 2015

Blue Bird reveals new gasoline Type C school bus

The new bus, to be available in 2016, will run on a Ford 6.8L V10 gasoline engine.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2015

Boston Public Schools buys 86 propane buses

The district’s new Blue Bird propane school buses have a shorter 169-inch wheelbase and a 50-gallon tank to accommodate shorter runs.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2015

1st school bus built on Ford Transit is Micro Bird T-Series

The new Transit chassis is lighter than the Ford E-350 and E-450 cutaways, which officials say allows for higher payloads and improved fuel economy in a Type A bus.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2014

Starcraft Bus named a top account for Ford in 2013

The school and shuttle bus manufacturer was the top volume pool account in the bus category for Ford in 2013, and the eighth year in a row. Starcraft purchases and sells Ford E350/E450 and F550/F650 bus chassis, and it attributes its success to an increasing demand for shuttle buses in the U.S. as well as its dealer network.

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