The much anticipated reopening announcement for the ALT Fuels Colorado program is here. As we previously touched on, the penalty money from the VW Emissions Scandal is allocated to projects to reduce NOx from heavy duty diesel sources across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. However, in Colorado funds have been...
There is no shortage of reports dating back to 2015 about how VW manipulated their automobile emissions testing here in the U.S.. So what does this mean for you, the consumer? Where did all of that penalty money go? The penalty money is allocated to projects to reduce NOx from heavy duty diesel sources. Funds...
As the school year officially begins, children are now filing back onto school buses. We have discussed the rigorous inspections buses go through to make sure they are safe for children, as well as traffic laws. However, what about safety ON the bus, and at the bus stop? This is where we will wrap up...
As August quickly approaches, many school districts prepare to kick off the school year, some as early as Monday August 10th. Teachers are busy gathering items to ready the classrooms and welcome their students for the next year. Parents are helping their children pick out fresh new school supplies, backpacks, and clothes for the first...
As summer break begins, it just as quickly draws near the end. July can feel like the shortest month of the year for school districts and teachers as preparations begin for the new school year. What better time for a series on school bus safety that will continue through the next few weeks. Many parents...
Now that schools are on summer break, it is time for routine repairs and maintenance on your Blue Bird bus fleet. Wear and tear from the school year adds up over time. Obvious repairs needed are those for safety, those required to keep in line with the Annual Inspection and Maintenance tests, and general passenger...
Colorado/West Equipment, Inc is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Markham to our Colorado team. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Tom was most recently the Manager of Ford Powertrain and Central Region Support for Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, Georgia. Having spent the last 19 years working for...
As summer quickly approaches, is your business ramping up for your summer activity? Whether you run a Summer Camp, Outdoor Adventure Company, Day Care, or plan to shuttle a large group on trips; you will need safe, reliable transportation. When choosing what type of bus will work for your needs and the needs of those...
As Earth Day was yesterday, and the topic of our earth and the environment are now more prevalent than ever before, there is one major topic that always gets brought up as a concern; vehicle emissions. It is estimated today that around 450,000 school buses are used every day in the United States to transport...
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