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IC Bus fulfills largest propane bus order to date

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Minimal revving reduces engine wear, oil usage and maintenance, while increasing durability and efficiency. The buses are being built at the IC Bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This not only improves startability and gradability, but also eliminates excessive noise, heat and vibration associated with constant engine revving.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The City of Tucson will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. The Tahoe Transportation District will receive funds for the purchase and installation of vehicles, charging infrastructure, and maintenance facility upgrades.

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IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

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Minimal revving reduces engine wear, oil usage and maintenance, while increasing durability and efficiency. bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla. This not only improves startability and gradability, but also eliminates excessive noise, heat and vibration associated with constant engine revving. 8-11 November.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop. INCOG Tulsa Area. The Southeast Regional Alternative Fuels Market Initiatives Program, which. includes Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee, will provide first. Alternative Fuels Readiness Workbooks to guide alternative fuel vehicle. Clean Cities. 750,000.

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