batteries

6 New School Bus Shop Tools

A mobile app that offers engine software updates, vertical rise vehicle lifts, and battery technology that can reduce emergency repairs are some of the latest products designed to boost shop efficiency.

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

2 Arrested in School Bus Battery Thefts in North Carolina

In Randolph County, one man is charged with stealing batteries from buses at four schools, while another man is charged with the same crime at another school.

Man Accused of Stealing 33 School Bus Batteries

The Rhode Island man faces felony charges of larceny over $1,500 and conspiracy in connection with the alleged theft of the batteries.

New Solar Charger Designed to Extend Battery Life, Increase Power

Technology used in the SP-10 Solar Pulse Solar Charger Maintainer from PulseTech Products Corp. is designed to return batteries to a like-new state.

More Information on Alternative-Fuel Bus Grant, Tech Advantages

In SBF’s June issue, a story covered grant opportunities for procuring alternative-fuel buses. Here, we share more information on potential VW funding impact and technological advances.

Eberspaecher Acquires Majority Stake in Battery Management Supplier

Automotive supplier Eberspaecher now holds 80% of the shares in Vecture Inc. Eberspaecher Vecture will offer battery management products for vehicles and other applications.

New solar charger designed to extend battery life

The SP-5 OTR reverses the normal loss of battery power, sulfation buildup and parasitic draw on erratically used vehicles. The charger typically requires only a couple of hours of sunlight to maintain the connected batteries, company officials said.

Battery protection system designed to handle heavier loads

PriorityStart!HD is now engineered to handle heavier loads, a 60% increase to 1,600 starting amps and 400 continuous amps, company officials say.

Batteries stolen from 30 school buses

School bus service was delayed by two hours for three Indiana schools last Thursday morning because thieves stole batteries from the buses overnight.

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