Q&A


“Our position is that electric is great and is characterized as ‘zero emission,’ but a Blue Bird propane bus with our low-NOx engine technology, coupled with renewable propane, is a much more cost-effective method to get to


a ‘zero emission’ place.” —Todd Mouw, President of ROUSH CleanTech


ROUSH CleanTech President Todd Mouw (at podium in photo on page 30) announced the company’s entrance into the battery-electric market at the ACT EXPO on May 1. But, he says this month, the ROUSH remains bullish on propane.


promise; safety; and plentiful supply that will keep prices stable and attractive. We support more than 800 school districts around the country with our propane fuel system technology and the feedback is very positive. Te loyalty rate of this customer base far exceeds those operating diesel, and the reasons from our customer’s perspective are simple. It works. We save a lot of money. It is easy to understand and maintain, it is quiet, and it is clean. Our customers appreciate the level of care we take to ensure their success.


STN: With the federal alt-fuel tax credits back in play, how will that continue to make the case for propane as the fuel choice? Mouw: It certainly does not hurt, but the beauty of propane is that the return on


investment stands on its own with and without subsidy. Our customers can justify the transition from diesel to propane without incentives. But when incentives are


32 School Transportation News • JUNE 2018


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