Blue Bird Vision CNG - ROUSH CleanTech

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Blue Bird Vision CNG

Blue Bird School Bus

Markets & Application

Ordering

Available Exclusively from Blue Bird Dealers Nationwide

Manufactured for the school, childcare, Head Start, church, tour and shuttle markets and sold exclusively by Blue Bird dealers throughout North America, the CNG vision is built on a purpose-built Blue Bird chassis and uses the Ford 6.8 liter V10 engine with the ROUSH CleanTech low pressure system.

To find a Blue Bird dealer near you, please visit Blue Bird’s Dealer Locator.

Benefits

Fuel Costs: Reduced

Switching to compressed natural gas not only benefits the environment, it also improves reduces fleet operator’s fuel costs. Fleet managers are discovering they can lower their fuel costs by up to 50 percent by switching to compressed natural gas.

Emissions: Reduced

Compressed natural gas burns far cleaner than diesel, with less harmful emissions:

13 – 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
95 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions
80 percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions

Visit our CNG page for more details on environmental benefits.

Performance

The Blue Bird Vision CNG school bus delivers excellent horsepower, torque and towing capacity. Whether you are in extreme cold or extreme heat, high or low altitude, or any inclement weather condition, your Blue Bird school bus will start and operate consistently and reliably.

Warranty: 5-years / unlimited miles

Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with a CNG fuel system offer a 5-year / unlimited mile limited powertrain warranty, giving you piece of mind.

Maintenance Facility Modifications

The U.S. Department of Energy have provided a review of all aspects of indoor compressed natural gas vehicle maintenance facility protection, including the initial assessment of the facility, code compliance requirements, and specific design criteria.

Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility Modification Handbook

System Overview

Switching to an alternative fuel doesn’t have to mean complexity. While a lot of engineering and development go into the design of the system, the components are all designed to integrate seamlessly with the Blue Bird Vision chassis and new 6.8L V10 powertrain from Ford. The system can be broken down into a high and low pressure components:

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High Pressure

Type 3 CNG cylinders
- Aluminum lined, composite fiber wound tank
High pressure fuel lines
Coalescing and particulate filter located directly before the regulator
Vent system

Low Pressure

Regulator
Low pressure filter located after the regulator
Low pressure fuel lines
Fuel rails and injectors
Engine FEAD

Technical Specifications

General

Bus Size:	Type C
Engine Size:	Ford 6.8L V10
Drive train:	4×2
Transmission:	6-Speed Automatic
Brakes:	Hydraulic disc brakes with 4-wheel anti-lock
Wheelbase Configurations:	217″ / 252″ / 273″ / 280″
Passenger Capacity:	Multiple floor plans available with passenger seating up to 77
GVWR:	≤ 33,000 lbs
Horsepower:	269 hp @ 3900 rpm
Torque:	386 ft-lbs @ 3100 rpm

Certifications

FMVSS:	Yes
CMVSS:	Yes
NHTSA:	Yes
EPA:	Yes Download 2016 Certificate Here Download 2017 Certificate Here Download 2019 Certificate Here – Low NOx Download 2019 Certificate Here – Ultra Low NOx
CARB:	Yes Download 2016 Certificate Here Download 2017 Certificate Here Download 2019 Certificate Here – Low NOx Download 2019 Certificate Here – Ultra Low NOx

Three Type 3 Fuel Tanks

Diesel Gallon Equivalent:	53

About Blue Bird

Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. For more than 80 years, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Today, Blue Bird has more than 1,200 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers and service-parts facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Carribean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Blue Bird Corporation website at www.blue-bird.com.

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