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What better way to begin this new year than with positive news? The FY 2021 Omnibus Spending Bill, combined with the COVID Stimulus measures, was signed by President Trump last week.  What does this mean for you?  The bill includes many clean transportation provisions, including extending the key alternative fuel tax incentives through 2021.

Here are the key points:

  • The credit is APPROVED for 2021.
  • Propane credits are covered at $0.36 / U.S. gallon.
  • The alternative fuel infrastructure tax credit was also extended through December 31, 2021.
    • Fueling equipment for propane and natural gas is eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the cost, not to exceed $30,000 per property.

Our Blue Bird Vision Propane and Vision and All American CNG buses are an excellent, environmentally safe choice for your fleet.  Propane and CNG buses deliver the same reliable performance and ease of maintenance as our diesel models.  A few highlights of the benefits of Propane and CNG are as follows:

  • Safer for children and the environment
  • Propane and CNG stations open across the country
  • Buses start up quickly in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit without the use of starting aids
    • CNG heaters reach operation temperatures in less than 12 minutes/ ideal for cold climates
  • Propane is 40% quieter than other buses
  • Lower cost of ownership over the lifetime of the bus
    • Lower cost of fuel/ domestically produced
    • No additional diesel emission fluids required
    • Less oil by volume than diesel
    • Federal and local rebates and incentives for alternative fuels

For additional details on the advantages of our Blue Bird Propane and CNG buses, click HERE.

Join the experts at Blue Bird and ROUSH Cleantech as they walk you through a comparison of Propane and Diesel-powered school buses, by clicking HERE.

**Note: The video starts at the 3:30 mark.

We remain committed to communicating important information as it becomes available.  Should you have any questions regarding these tax incentives or our Blue Bird Alternative Fuel options, please contact us today.  Here at Colorado/West Equipment, Inc and Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc, we continue this new year focused on passenger safety, customer satisfaction, and environmentally safe alternatives.  We look forward to serving your passenger needs.