Blue Bird Type C School Bus
The Blue Bird Vision can be equipped with either a propane autogas fuel system or a gasoline fuel system. Click here to learn more about Propane or Gasoline:
Testimonials
“We spend a lot of time and money maintaining the emissions systems on the newer diesels. That is not a concern with the propane engine.” — Robert Brian Hannah, maintenance manager, Newport News School District, Virginia
Our Exclusive Partnership with Blue Bird
We’re honored to be a part of the most successful alternative fuel collaboration in the school bus industry. Since 2012, our shared goal of lowering emissions and reducing costs for school districts and contractors has led to more than 50,000 advanced clean technology school buses transporting millions of students daily. Read more about our partnership here.
The Blue Bird Vision Propane offers schools districts highly sought-after non-diesel options for school bus transportation. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body productions specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, product quality, reliability, durability, operating costs and driveability.
ROUSH CleanTech is committed to partnerships with public and private organizations to manufacture the highest quality products and to assist in education about clean energy solutions.
Order Today
The Blue Bird Vision Propane is available exclusively from Blue Bird dealers. To find a dealer near you, please visit Blue Bird’s dealer locator.
Not sure who your local Blue Bird dealer is? Want to learn more about our advanced engines? A ROUSH CleanTech school bus representative can accommodate your individual circumstance.
Why Propane Autogas?
The Blue Bird Vision Propane offers:
- Lowest total cost of ownership.
- Lowest infrastructure costs of any fuel type.
- Up to 50% savings on fuel and maintenance.
- 90% cleaner in NOx than current EPA emissions standards and virtually zero particulate matter.
- Zero cold-start issues and quick cabin warm-up.
- Eligible for many funding and tax credit opportunities.
Learn more about propane autogas here or see our vehicles in action. You can also read case studies that illustrate how school districts have integrated propane into their fleets.
The Blue Bird Vision Gasoline offers:
- Quiet, smooth operation.
- Familiarity for mechanics.
- Low upfront price.
- Ease of maintenance.
- Exceptional cold-weather startups.
Technical Specs
Engines
We engineer our fuel technology solely based on Ford engines. ROUSH CleanTech’s fuel systems retain all quality Ford performance characteristics, such as horsepower, torque and towing. Blue Bird buses equipped with our fuel systems are backed by a 5-year, unlimited mile powertrain warranty.
The Ford 7.3L engine is compact, durable and easy to maintain. This Gen 5 engine is:
- Integrated into our propane autogas fuel system seamlessly to give fleet customers the most cost-effective product on the market.
- Ideally suited for Class 3-7 propane autogas applications.
- Packaged well with commercial fleet chassis.
- Services with greater ease.
FUEL TANKS
Your success depends on getting students where they need to be on time. Our Blue Bird Vision models come with fuel tanks that maximize your mileage and eliminate range anxiety. Plus ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel tanks are the safest in the industry.
Tank options for propane:
- 47 usable gallons
- 67 usable gallons
- 93 usable gallons
Wheelbases
We offer a variety of wheelbase configurations for our propane autogas school buses.
| Body Model | Wheelbase | Propane |
|---|---|---|
| BBCV1910 | 169″ | 47 |
| BBCV2311 | 189″ | 69 |
| BBCV2508 | 217″ | 69 |
| BBCV2610 | 217″ | 69 |
| BBCV2807 | 238″ | 69 |
| BBCV3011 | 252″ | 69 |
| BBCV3201 | 273″ | 69 |
| BBCV3303 | 273″ | 69 / 98 |
| BBCV3310 | 273″ | 69 / 98 |
| BBCV3507 | 280″ | 69 / 98 |
Compliance
NHTSA. FMVSS. EPA. CARB. We take certifications seriously. All of ROUSH CleanTech’s vehicles are emissions-compliant, meeting (and often exceeding) certifications by:
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- California Air Resources Board. Click here to view compliance certificates.
- Environmental Protection Agency. Click here to view compliance certificates.
ROUSH CleanTech was the first company ever to receive CARB’s optional low NOx level certification in class 4-7 vehicles. Standard on 7.3L, the 0.02 g/bhp-hr propane engine is 90% cleaner than EPA’s most stringent federal standard.
REDUCED EMISSIONS
EPA and CARB measure the following emissions. Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are lower in all eight measured outputs by an average of 64%.
| Emission | % Lower than EPA / CARB Standard |
|---|---|
| Formaldehyde (HCHO) | 100% lower |
| Nitrous oxide (N20) | 80% lower |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 80% lower |
| Methane (CH4) | 70% lower |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 75% lower |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 65% lower |
| Non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) | 64% lower |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 11% lower |
Learn more about NOx by watching our ‘Knock Out NOx’ video here.
System Overview
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Want to test the bus for yourself? Please contact your local Blue Bird dealer to schedule a demo today.
