“Derry Township School District is the latest in a growing community of North American school districts to discover the many benefits of propane autogas. Vehicles fueled by propane autogas emit 80 percent fewer smog-producing hydrocarbons and virtually eliminate particulate matter when compared to diesel. The propane autogas buses will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by over 2,300 pounds and particulate matter by about 95 pounds each year compared with the diesel buses they replaced. “We’re delighted that Derry Township made its first purchase of Blue Bird Propane Vision buses, providing cleaner-operating transportation for its students at lower operating costs,” said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird. “The down time and other repair costs will definitely be less than our diesel buses.”Īlong with being fiscally responsible, Bell says the school district’s use of more environmentally friendly buses fit well into the district’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Our normal preventative maintenance will cost about $240 less per bus per year with the propane autogas buses,” said Steve Bell, director of transportation and garage operations for DTSD. “It’s our department’s goal to save money in transportation costs that can be used for better purposes. The Blue Bird Propane Vision buses have already saved the school district money by reducing fuel and maintenance costs. (March 22, 2016) - Derry Township School District introduced three new school buses fueled by propane autogas into its fleet for the 2015-16 school year. Derry Township School District Deploys Cleaner, More Cost-Effective School Buses Fueled by Propane AutogasĪlternative fuel reduces emissions, costs in fuel and maintenance for area school district
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