Blue Bird Vision

Blue Bird Introduces New and Exclusive “X-Parts” Brand for School Buses

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Automotive, School buses, Transport, Fuel gas, Student transport, Blue Bird Corporation, Thomas Built Buses, Compressed natural gas, Bus, Propane, Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2, Blue Bird Vision

In expanding its range of school bus parts offered to school districts at very competitive prices, Blue Bird has launched a new school bus parts replacement program: X-Parts.

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  • In expanding its range of school bus parts offered to school districts at very competitive prices, Blue Bird has launched a new school bus parts replacement program: X-Parts.
  • About Blue Bird Corporation: Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today.
  • Blue Bird distinguishes itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related parts.
  • In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, electric and compressed natural gas-powered school buses.

Propane Autogas School Buses Transport EAA AirVenture Attendees

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Fuel gas, Fuels, Industrial gases, Chemical substances, Blue Bird Vision, Autogas, Propane, School bus, Jack Roush, Compressed natural gas, Ford Motor Company

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Propane autogas school buses are on the ground at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture to transport thousands of visitors for this weeklong aviation celebration.

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  • OSHKOSH, Wis., July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Propane autogas school buses are on the ground at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture to transport thousands of visitors for this weeklong aviation celebration.
  • While air shows filled the skies, the alternative-fuel buses , contracted from Kobussen Buses, Ltd., demonstrated the value of emissions-reducing school bus transportation.
  • Equipped with Ford Motor Company's 6.8L V10 engine, each Blue Bird Vision Propane school bus is powered by a ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system .
  • ROUSH CleanTech designs, engineers, manufactures and installs propane autogas and electric fuel system technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses, and compressed natural gas fuel systems for school buses.

Blue Bird First to Offer Ultra-Low NOx, Type-C School Bus Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
School buses, Transport, Educational institutions, Schools, Blue Bird Corporation, Compressed natural gas, Blue Bird Vision, Natural gas vehicle, Chevrolet/GMC B series

"Our customers want bus innovations that are environmentally friendly and allow them to access emissions-based grant funding, and the Blue Bird Vision CNG bus delivers," said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.

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  • "Our customers want bus innovations that are environmentally friendly and allow them to access emissions-based grant funding, and the Blue Bird Vision CNG bus delivers," said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.
  • The new 0.02 ultra-low NOx option is now available to order for Blue Bird Vision CNG school buses.
  • As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.
  • In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, electric and compressed natural gas-powered school buses.

Blue Bird Delivers Its 5,000th Gasoline-Powered School Bus

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Transport, Public transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Fleet management, Transport, School buses, Educational institutions, Schools, Blue Bird Corporation, Blue Bird Vision, Ford Motor Company

Blue Bird Corporation has proudly delivered its 5,000th gasoline-powered school bus, following its first-to-market introduction just over two years ago.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation has proudly delivered its 5,000th gasoline-powered school bus, following its first-to-market introduction just over two years ago.
  • WE Transport in Plainview, New York, received delivery of the milestone bus in December, along with 59 other Blue Bird Vision Gasoline buses.
  • Our wish for an affordable, reliable bus came true when Blue Bird and our dealer, Bird Bus, offered the Vision gasoline model.
  • As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.

Girardin and Superior Propane partner together to reduce greenhouse gas

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
School buses, Chemical substances, Chemistry, Industrial gases, Fuel gas, Alkanes, Propane, Blue Bird Vision, Blue Bird Micro Bird, Alternative fuel

With this new agreement, Superior Propane is becoming the exclusive provider of propane, equipment, installations, training for Girardin's customers acquiring propane buses.

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  • With this new agreement, Superior Propane is becoming the exclusive provider of propane, equipment, installations, training for Girardin's customers acquiring propane buses.
  • This partnership between Girardin and Superior Propane will facilitate the integration of BLUE BIRD VISION buses and MICRO BIRD minibuses equipped with the low emissions propane engine FORD ROUSH Clean Tech in the pupil, commercial and specialized transport industry.
  • This partnership will help bring more propane buses to the market and reduce by 25% greenhouse gas emissions to reach the environmental targets for the transportation industry, as set forth by the Quebec, Ontario and Maritimes' government explains Michel Daneault, Vice-President for Girardin.
  • "Superior Propane is committed to expanding refueling infrastructure to make auto propane even more accessible to Canadians looking for a low-cost, low-emission fuel alternative," said Dean Barriere, General Manager, Quebec for Superior Propane.

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2019 First Quarter Results on February 6, 2019

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Transport, Other Transport, Public transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Fleet management, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Transport, Blue Bird Corporation, Industrial gases, Chemistry, School buses, Fuel gas, Propane, Blue Bird Vision

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2019 first quarter financial results on February 6, 2019.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2019 first quarter financial results on February 6, 2019.
  • The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will discuss results.
  • The live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Birds website at http://investors.blue-bird.com .
  • In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, gasoline-powered and compressed natural gas-powered school buses.

Leander Independent School District Adds 24 New Blue Bird Propane Buses to Existing Fleet

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Transport, School buses, Blue Bird Corporation, Chemistry, Blue Bird Vision, Leander, Propane

LEANDER, Texas, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students at Leander Independent School District will be riding to school in new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses this month, thanks to grants from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

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  • LEANDER, Texas, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students at Leander Independent School District will be riding to school in new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses this month, thanks to grants from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
  • The school district, which has operated Blue Bird's propane-fueled buses since 2008, has obtained multiple grants over the years.
  • "It is very rewarding to see this school district continue its commitment to adopting propane school buses," said Mark Terry, chief commercial officer at Blue Bird Corporation.
  • About Blue Bird Corporation: Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today.