| The Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school bus powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stands in the industry as an example of Blue Bird’s commitment to providing customers with the alternative fuel transportation solutions their unique market needs require.
Having been the first major school bus manufacturer to offer CNG as a fuel option in a full-size bus in 1991, Blue Bird has a rich history with providing alternative fuel products that stand up to the highest safety and performance standards, and the All American Rear Engine powered by the Cummins ISL-G CNG continues that tradition. In addition to meeting all applicable school bus Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), the All American Rear Engine powered by CNG provides customers with many other advantages, including: |
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| Provides a safe, attractive and viable alternative fuel choice amidst rising diesel fuel prices. In addition CNG allows for operators to receive tax incentives for purchasing both CNG-powered buses and CNG fuel, including a United States 50-cent rebate on every CNG gasoline-gallon-equivalent purchased under various Federal Laws and Incentives for Natural Gas. | |||
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| Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Locations from the United States Department of Energy | |||
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| Meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2010 emissions standards | |||
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| Reduces North American dependency on foreign oil, with 97% of the United States’ natural gas consumption produced domestically | |||
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| How to refuel CNG Vehicles | |||
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| Blue Bird All American Rear Engine CNG Brochure | |||