Clean Energy School Buses

School districts in many areas of the country have switched entire school bus fleets to propane and this has had an enormous impact on the economy and the environment.
School buses powered by clean, American propane aren’t new to the scene. In fact, they’ve been relied on by some U.S. districts for decades. In recent years, manufacturers have dedicated more resources to expanding propane school bus technology, and school districts are quickly choosing propane over diesel. Why?

It’s Cleaner.

Much, much cleaner. Picture the height of a younger student compared to the height of a bus tailpipe. That student typically faces a cloud of diesel smoke, inhaling harmful diesel particulate matter. The particulate matter in diesel exhaust is an identified carcinogen (or, capable of causing cancer) that also aggravates asthma and other breathing issues.

It Saves Money.

Money that can go right back into your student’s classroom. Modern diesel buses can drain a transportation department’s budget due to the extra components required to keep them operating cleanly, on top of generally higher fuel costs. Propane is already a low-emissions fuel, and doesn’t require schools to pay for these extra components. Historically, propane also costs less at the pump than diesel, even as fuel prices fluctuate.

It’s Quieter.
With propane, loud, smelly school buses are a thing of the past. Propane engines operate noticeably quieter than diesel, which has a significant impact on students’ safety. In a quieter bus, the driver can concentrate — on the road ahead, and on their passengers. Imagine how much faster a driver can respond to a bullying situation if they can hear it happening. On top of improving safety, propane buses provide a calm start to the school day to help students pay better attention in the classroom

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