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THOMAS BUILT BUSES BUS REPORT

EPA 2010 Delivers Improved Mileage, Enhances School District Image

Spring 2011

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SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION

What is SCR?

Answers to School Bus Fleet Webex Questions

Posted - June 1, 2009

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FUEL ECONOMY COMPARISON

Thomas Built Bus with Cummins ISB IC Bus with MaxxForce 7

August 3-7, 2009

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An Earth Day Message from

10 Earth Day Tips for a Greener Yellow Fleet
  1. Practice reduced / minimized idling times in both fleet operations and maintenance
  2. Keep a vigilante maintenance schedule on bus air cleaners to reduce performance loss
  3. Encourage driver "Best Practices" at every opportunity
  4. Make bus fuel economy a first tier priority
  5. Optimize regional locations of Bus Depots to minimize "dead heading"
  6. Consider fleet fueling alternatives such as using fueling trucks
  7. Explore the usage of Bio-Alternative fuels
  8. Review bus routing monthly to ensure optimum efficiency
  9. Maintain proper alignment procedures to minimize rolling resistance and maximize fuel economy
  10. Apply for an EPA CLEAN SCHOOL BUS USA GRANT to help finance the above items