“With today’s tight school budgets, using a transportation fuel that saves taxpayers money, keeps the environment clean and keeps jobs within our national borders is a win-win for everyone. Plus, our drivers love how quiet our propane autogas buses perform,” said William Schofield, superintendent, Hall County Schools in Georgia.
Traditional Yellow School Buses Go ‘Green’
With approximately 53 percent of all children boarding the traditional yellow diesel-burning school buses twice a day for their daily mode of transportation, safety is the top priority for school bus operators across the nation.
ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas offerings fit perfectly with this commitment to safety. Propane autogas is safe, non-toxic, and non-poisonous. Because it is a gas at normal atmospheric temperature and pressure, propane autogas does not spill, pool, or leave residue. Propane autogas fuel tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than typical gasoline or diesel tanks, and propane has the lowest flammability range (500 degrees) of any alternative fuel – even lower than conventional gasoline (850 degrees). See Safety.
One individual who took his district’s commitment to safety a step further is Ron Latko, director of transportation and vehicle maintenance at Mesa Public Schools in Phoenix, Ariz. His mission was to provide a cleaner environment for students without changing the level of safety. Latko found propane autogas to be their solution to reduce emissions and cut costs at the same time. With savings of 32.6 cents per mile, Mesa Public Schools is able to keep the focus and the funding on increasing the quality of education for the district’s students.
Benefits
Environmental (compared to gasoline):
- Up to 20 percent less nitrogen oxide.
- Up to 60 percent less carbon monoxide.
- 17-24 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
- Fewer particulate emissions.
- EPA- and CARB-certified.
Vehicle:
- No loss in engine performance.
- 5 year / 100,000 mile warranty.
- Fewer scheduled services than diesel.
- Lower fuel costs by up to 40 percent compared to gasoline.
- Lower fuel costs by up to 50 percent compared to diesel.
- Reduced operating and maintenance costs.
Products
Explore our recommended ROUSH CleanTech vehicles and conversion systems for your school bus transportation requirements.
Incentives
Check out Incentives for federal and state tax credits and programs available to save you money when considering the switch to propane autogas.
Testimonials
Many customers have already adopted the ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system into their fleet. Read about some of their experiences:
Mesa Public Schools
For more information about how ROUSH CleanTech serves the school bus market, contact us at 800.59.ROUSH.
