The State University of New York in Albany is sporting a shiny new fleet of Hybrid Thomas Build C2 buses. Brian Zell, a driver for the university was so excited about the switched to Hybrid he produced a video to announce the new buses in his spare time.

In an effort to go and stay green, the State University of New York at Albany received their remaining Thomas Hybrid C2 buses to complete their five (5) bus purchase on June 29^th, 2011. Pictured with Pete Rodriguez is SUNY Albany’s Transportation Coordinator Michael Koch.

High Point, N.C. – Thomas Built Buses, an industry leader in sustainability efforts, is the first school bus manufacturer to achieve Zero-Waste-to-Landfill operations.

Dave Christopher of the Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park, New York, gives a pratical demostration of the difference between older Diesel engines and the newer, cleaner burning diesel engines. Thomas Built Buses,in meeting the 2010 EPA requirements for emissions, has lowered NOx output 96% and PM 90%! How clean are your diesel engines running?

The following 3 videos help explain the way Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology works and how the transportation industry is adaptiing to is rising prominence. Featuring candid drivers and detailed 3D modeling, these videos show how SCR technology is both environmentally and fiscally responsible.

Freightliner SCR Ease of Use

YNN Reporter, Elaina Athans, covers the Warwick Central Valley School District and the Federal Grant they were awarded to help cover the cost of purchasing a Hybrid School Bus. The school district purchased a Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Hybrid.

According to Quality Quarterly, through June 30th, Daimler North America reported  more than 21,400 orders for vehicles that meet the 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agencty Standards for emissions. These vehicles include  sales to major fleets, school buses and truck leasing companies. The orders include more than 16,565 Freightliner brand vehicles.

In the September issue of Fleets and Fuel Industry Newsletter, the delivery of Thomas Built Buses Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles get noticed. Leon County is currently building the infrastructure to take full advantage of this emerging techonology while reaping the cost saving benefits of a renewable energy source.

Matthews Buses, Inc. proudly presented Leon District Schools with the first delivery of eight, Compressed Natural Gas fueled, Thomas Built HDX 84 passenger buses. Additional buses are to be delivered this year! Leon District Schools is also installing fast fill locations with expectations of Natural Gas Vehicle expansion.

Matthews Buses, Inc. proudly presented Leon District Schools with the first delivery of eight, Compressed Natural Gas fueled, Thomas Built HDX 84 passenger buses. Additional buses are to be delivered this year! Leon District Schools is also installing fast fill locations with expectations of Natural Gas Vehicle expansion.

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