Micro Bird G5 School Bus
The Micro Bird G5 Propane bus is a Type A multi-function school bus fueled by clean, powerful propane autogas. It’s the only bus on the market that offers clean emissions with as much as 30 passengers or five wheelchairs.
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Customer Testimonials
Crosby-Ironton Transportation (Minnesota)
- 250,000+ miles logged on one propane bus.
- No cold start issues in negative 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 67% savings on fuel.
Norwalk Public Schools (Connecticut)
- 100% routes run on propane.
- Won green fleet award for its Micro Bird propane buses.
- Substantial savings on fuel and maintenance costs.
“These Type A propane buses have been focused on our special-needs student transportation in response to a student group that may have compromised health issues. The use of propane-powered buses reduces emissions in proximity to student loading areas.” — Ron Farrand, Jr., (former) director of facilities and transportation, Carmel Clay Schools (Indiana)
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 Micro Bird G5 Propane offers schools districts highly sought-after non-diesel options for a variety of transportation needs. 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 Micro Bird G5 Propane is available exclusively from Blue Bird dealers. To find a dealer near you, visit Blue Bird’s dealer locator.
Why Propane Autogas?
The Micro Bird G5 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 nitrogen oxides (NOx) than current EPA emissions standards and virtually zero particulate matter.
- Zero cold-start issues and quick cabin warm-up.
- Eligibility 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 and commercial carriers have integrated propane into their fleets.
We’re here to help
Contact your ROUSH CleanTech school bus representative, who will work with you to accommodate your individual situation.
Technical Specs
| Chassis | 7.3L Version | GVWR | Propane | 0.05 NOx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-350 | Premium | 10,050 |  | N/A |
| E-350 | Economy | 10,050 | | N/A |
| E-450 | Economy | 14,000 | | N/A |
| E-450 | Premium | 14,200 | | |
| E-450 | Premium | 14,500 | | |
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 4-7 propane autogas applications.
- Packaged well with commercial fleet chassis.
- Serviced with greater ease.
Fuel System
Our Micro Bird G5 Propane comes with fuel tanks that maximize your mileage and eliminate range anxiety. Plus, ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel tanks are the safest in the industry. The fuel capacity for the aft-axle tank for all Micro Bird G5 propane buses is 41 usable gallons.
Wheelbases
We offer a variety of wheelbase configurations for our Micro Bird G5 propane buses.
- 158″
- 176″
- 186″
- 190″
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. Micro Bird G5 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
