Clean Fuel for ALL Schools
Propane school buses are ready to roll. No grant funding or risk-taking required.
Case Study: Newport News School District
“We love them. I haven’t ordered anything else since.” — Shay Coates, transportation director, Newport News School District, Virginia
“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
Case Study: Crosby-Ironton Transportation
“Our community and students have benefited greatly from our propane buses because they have no cold-start issues, so we can be confident that kids can continue attending school even when the weather turns to negative 40 degrees.” — Josh Schiffler, owner and chief technician, Crosby-Ironton Transportation, Minnesota
Case Study: North Penn School District
- 76% of routes run on propane
- $800,000+ in grants and credits awarded
- 75% savings on per gallon fuel costs
Why do American schools love propane?
Propane school buses are cost effective.
- 40-50% less expensive than conventional fuels.
- Reduced maintenance burden.
- Hundreds of districts have reported annual savings up to $3,700 per bus.
- Millions in funding and incentives available.
Propane school buses are a common sense, reliable solution.
- 90% cleaner than the current EPA standard for nitrogen oxides.
- Robust, affordable, flexible and reliable fueling options.
- Quick cabin warm up and cold start at negative 40°.
Propane school buses help schools overcome the challenges that come with electric buses.
- Fewer emissions than electric vehicles when full lifecycle is considered.
- Propane (LPG) infrastructure is 86% less expensive.
- Range of 400 miles on a single fueling.
Propane is widely used…
- 28 million propane (LPG) vehicles worldwide.
- Backed by third-party validation, including a West Virginia University study and a Georgia State University study.
