Fast Facts Propane Fast Facts


Top States for Propane Consumption: Texas California Pennsylvania Oregon Nebraska Source: ROUSH CleanTech


Propane fueling infrastructure is well-established with more than 1,500 stations available to the public, and many more on private grounds. His- torically, propane autogas costs about 50 percent less than diesel per gallon. There are more than 143,000 on-road propane vehicles in the United States, including school buses and shuttles, ac- cording to the Propane Education and Research Council. Interestingly enough, fuel delivery is often made by trucks that operate on diesel.


Propane Cost: Propane prices have fall- en relative to gasoline, diesel fuel and home heating oil due to the growing supply. Historically, propane autogas costs about 50 percent less than diesel per gallon.


Propane Clean: Propane is a clean- er-burning, lower-carbon fuel than other petroleum-based products such as gasoline or diesel because it burns hotter and more efficiently. Source: Propane Education & Research Council


T-SERIES SCHOOL


Since 1966, Micro Bird by Girardin has always had a resounding focus on innovation. We became the leader in customer satisfaction by offering durable and safe buses over the years. We are committed to do so for many years to come.


The beginning


July 1966 The Girardin family started what is known today as Micro Bird, with van conversions and upfits.


Girardin designed the first Blue Bird – Micro Bird (1st


Dual rear wheel) – built by Blue Bird


Plant was set-up in Cambridge, Ontario –Bus bodies integrated to vans


Plant moved from Cambridge to Drummondville specializing in building complete small bus bodies – introduction of MB-II (SRW) built on cutaway chassis


Introduction of G5 Model – Dual rear wheel


Micro Bird Inc. joint venture with Blue Bird


Introduction of the T-Series &


CT-Series – first in North America 50th


anniversary G5 SCHOOL


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