{"id":1594,"date":"2015-07-29T19:17:58","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T19:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macallistertransportation.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2018-02-06T18:21:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T18:21:58","slug":"blue-bird-unveils-new-gasoline-powered-type-c-vision-school-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macallistertransportation.com\/blue-bird-unveils-new-gasoline-powered-type-c-vision-school-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Bird Unveils New Gasoline-Powered Type C Vision School Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Available in 2016, the new innovative model offers power,\u00a0simplicity, and affordability<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Blue Bird, the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, introduced its newest product offering today at the School Transportation News (STN) Expo Conference and Trade Show in Reno \u2014 the Blue Bird Gasoline-Powered Type C Vision School Bus. This bus is designed to make ownership more affordable and to provide easier maintenance for school districts and contractors, and will utilize Ford Motor Company\u2019s modern and highly-efficient Ford 6.8L V10 gasoline engine.<\/p>\n

Blue Bird is the only major manufacturer to offer a Type C gasoline-powered school bus. Utilizing much of the same proven technology and engine architecture as their class-leading propane-autogas powered bus, Blue Bird\u2019s new gasoline bus will offer the same reliability and durability that customers expect \u2014 at a lower acquisition cost. Additionally, Blue Bird is standing behind this new offering with a 5 year \/ unlimited mileage powertrain warranty.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith an attractive upfront price, Blue Bird\u2019s new gasoline-powered Vision bus will provide a very affordable option to customers and keep the total cost of ownership as low as possible,\u201d said Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird. \u201cMaintenance and service of this proven and modern gasoline engine is simpler for technicians, while the bus is powerful and quiet to drive. This product is another example of our commitment to bringing innovative and affordable class-leading products to the school bus market that customers want and value.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blue Bird\u2019s exclusive partnership with Ford and ROUSH CleanTech, the same team that brought the Blue Bird propane-powered Vision to the industry, has allowed Blue Bird to produce a Type C gasoline bus featuring the same proven 6.8L V10 engine and 6R-140 transmission used in more than 5,500 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses. The gasoline engine provides excellent performance, coupled with smooth, quiet operation to power Blue Bird\u2019s Type C Vision school buses.<\/p>\n

\u201cFord Component Sales is excited to continue to partner with Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech in creating innovative products. We started with our class-leading propane engine and now our gasoline engine will also be powering Blue Bird\u2019s Vision bus,\u201d said Ford executive Jamy Rankin. \u201cThe gasoline-powered bus will utilize the same powertrain as Ford\u2019s medium-duty commercial F-650 \/ F-750, tailored for school bus applications, providing industry-leading engine performance and durability to Blue Bird\u2019s customers.\u201d Ford has produced over 1.3 million of these engines, making it one of the most prevalent commercial duty engines on the market today.<\/p>\n

Customers will find the benefits of the Blue Bird Gasoline Bus include:<\/p>\n