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Dec 07
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Texas School District Uses Grants to Expand School Bus Fleet

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Leander Independent School District in Leander, Texas, added 24 propane-powered school buses to its fleet with the help of grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). “The impact of our school bus fleet on the environment is a big concern because many of our community members live in an environmentally sensitive area,” says Ann Hatton, director of transportation for Leander Independent School District. “They appreciate that our school district is adopting a cleaner transportation option in propane.”

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Dec 04
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A Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving: Propane School Buses

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With the holidays upon us, it’s hard to believe that we are ready to put a bow on 2018. It’s been quite a year of unpredictability — from extreme weather to fluctuating fuel prices to divisive politics. One issue that should get no argument is our nation’s investment in education. I believe we must continue to focus our attention toward educating our future leaders in order to maintain our leadership position as a country.

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Dec 04
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Leander Independent School District Adds 24 New Blue Bird Propane Buses to Fleet

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Students at Leander Independent School District will be riding to school in new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses this month, thanks to grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The 24 new buses are equipped with Ford’s 6.8L V10 engine and ROUSH CleanTech’s propane fuel system, which are EPA- and California Air Resources Board-certified. The best-selling propane school bus in North America is also the cleanest.

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Nov 20
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Near-Zero ROUSH CleanTech Engine Can Run on Renewable Propane

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ROUSH CleanTech has announced that its 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour engine can operate on renewable propane. The company claims it is the first available engine for renewable propane that brings the emissions level to near-zero, as defined by California Air Resources Board (CARB). “When commercial vehicles are equipped with our ultra-low-NOx engines and fueled by renewable propane, they achieve near-zero emissions while still being financially viable for fleets,” says Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech.

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Nov 20
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Volkswagen Update: November 2018

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Volkswagen Update: November 2018

More states have closed funding opportunities. Currently, 14 states have published and closed funding opportunities representing $181 million — with $50 million of that exclusively allocated for school bus replacement. Make sure you are aware of your state’s status.

As of November 2018:

Thirty-four states have final plans:

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming

Twelve states have draft plans:

Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont and Washington

Six states are still developing their plans and are accepting comments:

Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and West Virginia

Please contact Chelsea Jenkins at Chelsea.Jenkins@roush.com to discuss how best to approach and plan for the next phase of VW Settlement (and other funding) opportunities in your state.

Visit www.roushcleantech.com/volkswagen-settlement for more information.

Nov 20
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First School Buses Purchased Using VW Funding are Blue Bird Vision Propane

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First School Buses Purchased Using VW Funding are Blue Bird Vision Propane

Louisiana was the first state to announce its Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Fund awards. In accordance with its plan, the state dedicated $18 million toward the replacement of older diesel school buses.

The first recipient of these funds is Lafayette Parish School System. The school district will use the money to replace 10 of its older diesel models with new Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses. These buses are equipped with ROUSH CleanTech’s ultra-low 0.02g NOx engine, certified 90 percent cleaner than the strictest federal NOx emissions standard.

As shown in Louisiana, propane school buses are a clean alternative-fuel technology that is ideal for applicants pursuing Volkswagen EMT funds.

We’d like to tip our hats to the folks at Ross Bus and Equipment for their help in securing these funds.

Nov 20
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Dealer Spotlight: Brightbill Body Works

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Dealer Spotlight: Brightbill Body Works

Dealer: Brightbill Body WorksAlt Fuel Mustang November 2017

Interviewee: Mason Hemphill

Title: Sales Manager

Brightbill Body Works’ Mason Hemphill has been leveraging the power of propane for years. He’s helped the company sell over 450 school buses with the Ford transmission. Plus, he’s the winner of the Blue Bird / ROUSH CleanTech ROUSH Mustang contest.

Mason is a strong proponent of propane, explaining it as ‘the right thing to do’ for school districts. He uses a number of tools to educate customers about propane buses. This includes lending demo buses to school districts and bringing customers to ROUSH CleanTech to learn more about our propane product. He even created a YouTube channel to help with driver orientation!

Learn more about Mason’s propane school bus sales success in past Dealer Spotlights October 2018 and March 2017.

Congratulations, Mason. We hope you enjoy your new ride!

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