Canadian Propane Association
Today, more than 1.3 million children in North America ride to and from school in buses fueled by propane autogas. Known as auto propane in Canada, propane autogas is the internationally recognized term for propane when used in on-road engines. In Canada, dozens of school districts and school bus contractors operate more than 1,000 Blue Bird propane autogas buses.
01.26.20 — ROUSH CleanTech’s Ford F-650 battery electric truck has achieved the prestigious California Hybrid and Zero-emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) eligibility listing.
This spring, long-time school bus builder Blue Bird will begin production of its propane and gasoline Vision school buses integrating the all-new Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8 engine and a purpose-built fuel system designed specifically for school bus applications. The advanced fuel system technology was developed by Roush CleanTech, the same company that has manufactured over 30,000 propane and gasoline fuel systems for Blue Bird buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L Triton engine.
01.19.20 — This spring, Blue Bird will begin production of its propane and gasoline Vision school buses integrating Ford’s all-new 7.3L V8 engine and a purpose-built fuel system designed specifically for school-bus application.
Hear why and how two transit agencies (Charlevoix County Transit in Michigan and Broward County in Florida) chose to fuel their fleet with propane vehicles.
The federal alternative fuel tax credits have been extended through Dec. 31, 2021 for both fuel and infrastructure.
The propane industry claimed several victories in major year-end COVID-19 relief and appropriations legislation signed into law Dec. 27, 2020. H.R. 133, an omnibus package, contained appropriations funding for research and development projects through the Department of Energy (DOE), an extension of alternative fuel tax credits, COVID-19 relief for small businesses and other broad energy provisions, according to the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).
Necedah (Wis.) Schools has experienced significant cost savings after adding five Blue Bird Vision propane school buses to its fleet.On average, propane fuel costs the district approximately $1.12 per gallon, compared to $2 per gallon for diesel fuel, according to Roush CleanTech, the propane systems supplier for Blue Bird. This means Necedah Schools saves nearly $5,000 a year on fuel costs, and further savings are accrued through less frequent and costly oil changes, according to Roush CleanTech.
Two Detroit auto racing legends — Roger Penske and Jack Roush — are teaming up to put electric Ford F-650 delivery vans on the road in California. The first test vehicle was just delivered. Eighteen-time Indy 500 winner Penske and eight-time NASCAR champ Roush are responsible for a pair of UPS/Amazon-style vans that will spend the next few months demonstrating EV technology to businesses in California.
2020 won’t soon be forgotten. The pandemic has caused unparalleled shifts to our economy, how we live, work, shop, vote, learn and stay connected with family, friends and co-workers. I understand the “glass half empty” feeling, but I prefer to have an attitude of gratitude as we still have a lot to be thankful for.
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