Editor's Note: The STN Vlog covers recent news concerning the school bus industry. The topics discussed are interesting and informative. I've placed the home page link below for STN. The mechanic information I get off their site is priceless with new technology on green energy and the latest mechanical engineering plus research and development. Below are more details on what will be covered in the Vlog below.
*School Transportation News Editor Ryan Gray
goes into detail on NTSB's recent release of its investigation report on
the March 12 crash of a motor coach in New York City.
*GK Design's
fresh concept for a next-generation school bus.
*He also discusses the
showing of the documentary La Camioneta at the Central American Resource
Center where STN spoke with Arturo Zepeda, Community Organizer, and
Juan Carlos Lopez, Immigrant Day Laborer.
*Lastly he talks about the viral
video of New York school bus monitor Karen Klein, who was verbally
assaulted by a group of students on the bus.
If you want to know more about school transportation news go to http://stnonline.com and check out their site. You will find a lot of extremely useful info on the latest technology and innovations along with special reports on what's going on in the school bus transportation industry.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Saturday, October 08, 2011
School Bus Heaters Article
I recently wrote an article for School Transportation News Magazine on Bus Heaters. The nice thing about researching for this subject is I learned a lot of new Mechanic information on the subject. Since our fleet has over 2 dozen bus heaters it was a topic of interest. Here is the link that will take you to the online digital version.
The pre-heating capabilities from these little heaters are phenomenal. There was a lot of positive feedback from fleet operators who saved fuel reduced engine wear and harmful emissions from cold diesel engine start ups. They don't cost a lot to run and can be adapted to bio-fuel and gasoline. The heat ratings go as high as 45,000 BTUs. One thing to point out especially with school buses is the safety and comfort of the kids these heaters provide. Imagine a bus breaking down on the highway during frigid temperatures. These heaters would be a huge asset to have around for that purpose along with defrosting the windows much quicker solving another common safety issue.
Here's a great video on an Espar coolant heater installed on a boat. The install here is the same for any kind of application.
The pre-heating capabilities from these little heaters are phenomenal. There was a lot of positive feedback from fleet operators who saved fuel reduced engine wear and harmful emissions from cold diesel engine start ups. They don't cost a lot to run and can be adapted to bio-fuel and gasoline. The heat ratings go as high as 45,000 BTUs. One thing to point out especially with school buses is the safety and comfort of the kids these heaters provide. Imagine a bus breaking down on the highway during frigid temperatures. These heaters would be a huge asset to have around for that purpose along with defrosting the windows much quicker solving another common safety issue.
Here's a great video on an Espar coolant heater installed on a boat. The install here is the same for any kind of application.
Monday, May 09, 2011
STN Going Social With Mechanic & School Bus Industry News
With changing technology it's essential to keep in contact with other professionals in the field and share ideas and answers to challenges encountered on a regular basis.
Here's the link if you want to check it out. I highly recommend this site for up to date knowledge and a free ticket to rub elbows with an experienced group of school bus mechanics willing to share their knowledge.
http://www.stnonline.com/social
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