Retractors fully integrate into the floor to conserve floor space, reducing complications of loading with self-locking and tension retraction. It comes with no obstructions and accommodates both wheelchair and non-wheelchair passengers. The Hide-A-Way meets all listed safety requirements: ISO 10542; SAE J2249; FMVSS 209, 302, 210, 222; CMVSS 209; CSA Z605; AS 2596; ADA.


Bergstrom’s Cool Zone HVAC system includes simple


installation and maintenance with easy serviceable mounting brackets and filters, electronic freeze protection to safeguard coils and reduce case sweating, powder-coated galvanized steel construction located on the midship unit to prevent rust and two adjustable double and ball louvers to optimize air flow for passengers. The company said recent testing on a Blue Bird bus claims that Cool Zone cooled the bus down 20 percent faster.


In addition to unveiling the new all-electric, Type-D,


All-American school bus with partners Adomani and ED, Blue Bird also unveiled the new Type-A, all-electric Micro Bird G5. Additionally, Blue Bird announced safety and com- fort enhancements for the G5, including double-leaf wheel- chair doors, integrated child seats accompanied by three- point lap and shoulder seat belts, and optimized visibility of its loading zone via a fully-glassed entrance door and “more- to-view” window. Able to seat 25 to 30 children depending on the options used, the Micro Bird G5 secures the principle of safety with every route to and from school to home.


Bus Air released its latest shroud


systems: Plastic A/C Shrouds. They feature a modernized custom appearance that increases and opti- mizes air flow and thermal distribution to cool the entire cabin for the comfort of all passengers, making it the ideal climate control within a school bus.


The new Brake Blocker guards against drivers or mechanics bumping against and accidentally releasing the parking brake on air-brake buses. The company said the new product will protect students, staff and the public from incidents and crashes as well as reduce liability costs.


Child Check-Mate introduced two products that build upon earlier models to offer new features and versatility while remaining compatible with older systems. The EP1+ comes with additional connection options to monitor the bus doors, ignition accessory positions and other vehicle systems and indicators. The EP2+ has over 16 times the storage capacity of the EP2, faster processing time and increased memory. Child Check-Mate said it allows more complicated processes and was designed to work well with third-party systems, such as GPS and video monitors.


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Blue Bird President and CEO Phil Horlock, with microphone, looks on as employees prepare to reveal the chassis for the electric-powered All-American Type D school bus that will be available next year. Below, Blue Bird also unveiled the new Micro Bird G5 Electric. An electric Type-C Vision is also in the works, Horlock said.


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