Archive for Bus News

Eco-Glider Hybrid Fleet Improves Air Quality in Belfast

Cummins has brought its Euro VI clean diesel technology to Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a 30-strong fleet of Eco-hybrid Glider buses helping to improve air quality in the city while delivering far higher levels of uptime and reliability than the bus operator, Translink, has experienced before.

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Cummins Offers Three Choices for VW Settlement Funds.

As everyone in the transit industry is aware, the $14.9 billion settlement of the VW emissions lawsuit includes a $4.9 billion allocation for the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles ($2 billion) and the emissions mitigation trust ($2.9 billion).

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Cummins-Powered Battery Electric Bus Launches At APTA Conference

GILLIG and Cummins are charging ahead with a new all-electric bus that has benefits far beyond noise reduction and zero emissions. This new low-floor bus incorporates proven design features for exceptional quality and reliability.

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Dash Lamps – Why They Turn On, And What Turns Them Off.

There’s plenty of stress driving a bus route. Seeing a dash lamp suddenly come on while in the middle of a route can amplify that stress greatly – especially if the operator isn’t sure exactly what the lamp means – or what action needs to be taken.

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Making History In The Transit Bus Market

Over its 100-year history, Cummins has not only challenged the impossible but triumphed over the improbable. Our unrelenting focus on research technology, continuous improvement and innovation have become hallmarks for Cummins. Learn more about Cummins contributions to the transit bus market worldwide.

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An Easy Guide to DPF Best Practices

The duty cycles of school bus and transit bus fleets can require attentive maintenance of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in your aftertreatment system. Relatively high idle times, frequent stop and start events, lack of consistent engine speeds and light engine load all play a role in dictating maintenance intervals. The following is a collection of best practices compiled into a check-list that provides guidance when it comes to checking parameter settings, reading aftertreatment performance and ensuring that the DPF is healthy.

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Powering the Future – Cummins all-electric PowerDrive 7000ev drivetrain now available on Blue Bird’s Type C and Type D school bus models.

The Cummins all-electric PowerDrive 7000ev drivetrain is now available at Blue Bird. Matching the performance of traditional diesel-powered buses, the PowerDrive 7000ev provides fully integrated telematics and control software and reduces maintenance and fuel costs while producing zero emissions. Learn more about the Type D All American RE Electric and Type C Vision Electric models through Blue Bird.

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Parts.cummins.com Makes Finding Genuine Parts Information Easier

Searching for something genuine? Parts.cummins.com is your connection for information on genuine parts for all of Cummins brands for all types of buses. Launched in 2017, parts.cummins.com is the single greatest resource for ALL of your bus part needs. Learn more about how you can leverage this free resource in order to simplify the process of finding parts information online.

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DPF Maintenance Best Practices for Buses

The duty cycles of school bus and transit bus fleets can require attentive maintenance of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in your aftertreatment system. Relatively high idle times, frequent stop and start events, lack of consistent engine speeds and light engine load all play a role in dictating maintenance intervals. This article explains what Cummins is doing to make this process easier and provides some best practices for DPF maintenance.

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Can the Antifreeze in Your Bus Fleet Handle the Big Chill?

This year has seen all kinds of weather extremes all across the nation, and as we move into the heart of winter, there are likely to be record cold temperatures if this trend continues. Now is the time to check your cooling system to make sure it’s fully charged and ready, especially if you operate a school bus fleet and have the opportunity to get caught up over the holiday break.

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