Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) has delivered 38 propane-powered Vision school buses to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), Pennsylvania's largest school district. These Type C buses can transport 42 students up to 300 miles per propane tank and emit 96% fewer harmful emissions than diesel buses. The fleet could save SDP over $2.1 million in 15 years through reduced fuel and maintenance costs, averaging $3,700 per bus annually. Blue Bird, the only U.S. manufacturer offering propane buses, has deployed over 20,000 such vehicles since 2012, serving 1.3 million students across 1,100 school districts nationwide.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) ha consegnato 38 autobus scolastici Vision a propano al Distretto Scolastico di Philadelphia (SDP), il più grande distretto scolastico della Pennsylvania. Questi autobus di Tipo C possono trasportare 42 studenti per un massimo di 300 miglia con un singolo serbatoio di propano e producono il 96% in meno di emissioni nocive rispetto agli autobus diesel. La flotta potrebbe far risparmiare oltre 2,1 milioni di dollari al SDP in 15 anni grazie alla riduzione dei costi di carburante e manutenzione, con una media di 3.700 dollari per autobus all'anno. Blue Bird, l'unico produttore statunitense che offre autobus a propano, ha messo in servizio oltre 20.000 di questi veicoli dal 2012, servendo 1,3 milioni di studenti in 1.100 distretti scolastici in tutto il paese.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) ha entregado 38 autobuses escolares Vision propulsados por propano al Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia (SDP), el mayor distrito escolar de Pennsylvania. Estos autobuses Tipo C pueden transportar a 42 estudiantes hasta 300 millas por tanque de propano y emiten un 96% menos de emisiones nocivas que los autobuses diésel. La flota podría ahorrar al SDP más de 2.1 millones de dólares en 15 años gracias a la reducción de costos de combustible y mantenimiento, promediando 3,700 dólares por autobús anualmente. Blue Bird, el único fabricante estadounidense que ofrece autobuses a propano, ha desplegado más de 20,000 de estos vehículos desde 2012, sirviendo a 1.3 millones de estudiantes en 1,100 distritos escolares en todo el país.
블루 버드 (Nasdaq: BLBD)는 펜실베이니아에서 가장 큰 필라델피아 학군 (SDP)에 38대의 프로판 연료 학교 버스를 배달했습니다. 이 C형 버스는 프로판 탱크 하나로 최대 300마일을 이동하고, 디젤 버스에 비해 유해 배출량을 96% 줄일 수 있습니다. 이 차량들은 15년 동안 SDP에 연료 및 유지 보수 비용 절감을 통해 210만 달러 이상을 절감할 수 있으며, 연간 버스당 평균 3,700달러를 절감할 수 있습니다. 블루 버드는 프로판 버스를 제공하는 유일한 미국 제조업체로, 2012년 이후 20,000대 이상의 이러한 차량을 배치하여 1,100개 학군의 130만 학생들에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) a livré 38 bus scolaires Vision alimentés au propane au District scolaire de Philadelphie (SDP), le plus grand district scolaire de Pennsylvanie. Ces bus de type C peuvent transporter 42 élèves jusqu'à 300 miles par réservoir de propane et émettent 96 % d'émissions nocives en moins que les bus diesel. La flotte pourrait faire économiser plus de 2,1 millions de dollars au SDP sur 15 ans grâce à la réduction des coûts de carburant et d'entretien, avec une moyenne de 3 700 dollars par bus et par an. Blue Bird, le seul fabricant américain proposant des bus au propane, a déployé plus de 20 000 de ces véhicules depuis 2012, servant 1,3 million d'élèves dans 1 100 districts scolaires à travers le pays.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) hat 38 propangetriebene Vision-Schulbusse an das Schulamt von Philadelphia (SDP) geliefert, das größte Schulamt in Pennsylvania. Diese Typ C Busse können 42 Schüler bis zu 300 Meilen pro Propantank befördern und emittieren 96% weniger schädliche Emissionen als Dieselbusse. Die Flotte könnte SDP in 15 Jahren über 2,1 Millionen Dollar durch reduzierte Kraftstoff- und Wartungskosten sparen, durchschnittlich 3.700 Dollar pro Bus und Jahr. Blue Bird, der einzige US-Hersteller von Propanbussen, hat seit 2012 über 20.000 solcher Fahrzeuge im Einsatz, die 1,3 Millionen Schüler in 1.100 Schulbezirken landesweit bedienen.
- Secured major contract with Pennsylvania's largest school district
- Each bus saves up to $3,700 annually in fuel and maintenance costs
- Total fleet savings potential of $2.1 million over 15 years
- Market leadership position as only U.S. manufacturer of propane buses
- Already compliant with stricter 2027 EPA emission standards
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This deal represents a significant milestone for Blue Bird, marking their entry into one of the nation's largest school districts. The
The timing is strategic as stricter EPA emission standards approach in 2027. Blue Bird's existing compliance with future regulations positions them favorably in the
Philadelphia's adoption could trigger a domino effect among other major school districts, especially considering the proven cost benefits and environmental advantages. The deal strengthens Blue Bird's foothold in the northeastern market through their partnership with Brightbill Body Works.
Company Supplies 38 Low-Emission School Buses Helping Largest School District in
Blue Bird delivered the first fleet of 38 near-zero emission, propane-powered Vision school buses to the School District of
Blue Bird delivered 38 Vision propane-powered school buses to SDP earlier this year. These Type C buses can carry a maximum of 42 students for up to 300 miles on a single tank of propane gas. The company’s industry-leading propane buses generate
In addition, propane-powered school buses lower the total cost of ownership of bus fleets, with school districts benefiting from fuel and maintenance cost savings of up to
"We are excited to be leading the way here in
“We are thrilled to supply the School District of
Starting in 2012, Blue Bird teamed up with ROUSH CleanTech to build industry-leading, alternative-fuel powered vehicles. ROUSH CleanTech integrates a compact, durable and easy-to-maintain 7.3L engine into low-emission powertrain options for propane-powered school buses. Since then, Blue Bird has deployed more than 20,000 propane-powered school buses.
“Congratulations to the School District of
Blue Bird is the only school bus manufacturer in
Presently, more than 1.3 million students in over 1,100 school districts nationwide ride to school daily in propane-powered buses. SDP purchased its advanced propane-powered vehicles through Blue Bird’s authorized school bus dealer Brightbill Body Works in
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
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