How many MPG does a propane bus get?

If we evaluate the lifecycle carbon emissions for an electric school bus with an energy efficiency of 2 kWh/mile and a nominal propane school bus fuel economy of 4.5 MPG, the propane autogas bus has a lower lifetime carbon footprint in 15 states when average (baseload) electrical grid emissions are considered and in 35 ...



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Depending upon load and speed they will get 12-14 MPG with an honest 13 MPG average. The Type 'A' buses on the Ford chassis with the V-10/E4OD (or later variant) will get 10-12 MPG with an honest 11 MPG average.

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Diesel school buses are already the most fuel-efficient in the industry, due to a higher BTU count compared to other fuels, providing better fuel economy and a longer operating range compared to similar-sized gasoline, propane or compressed natural gas (CNG) engines.

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  • Diesel is the most fuel-efficient engine type on the market.
  • Diesel offers up to 50% better fuel economy compared to other similar-size gasoline, propane or compressed natural gas engines.**
  • Diesel outperforms other fuels in operating range.
  • Diesel buses have better resale value.
  • Diesel buses are less expensive to buy.


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Buying a hybrid bus costs roughly $300k more than buying a diesel equivalent, but factoring in the fuel savings, thanks to the hybrid system and the maintenance cost reduction, permits a cool $168k saving over the 12-year lifetime of the hybrid bus, compared to the lifetime cost of the diesel bus.

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“On average, most fleets are getting around 9.45 miles per gallon, which is a one to three mile per gallon improvement over older diesel engines. This savings is particularly impactful when you look at special-needs buses that idle a lot.

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If a school bus had an 80-gallon tank and operated with a fuel economy of about 6 miles per gallon, it could travel about 480 miles. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average school bus travels 12,000 miles per year 4.

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Period. Why? Diesel is the most fuel-efficient engine type on the market. Diesel outperforms other fuels in operating range.

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With the Cummins B6. 7, L9, or Cummins Westport B6. 7N and L9N, you can't go wrong with your first pick when it comes to providing a highly reliable, clean emissions power source.

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Diesel. Among other types of fuel transport vehicles use, diesel fuel is a popular choice for those working with larger-capacity vehicles such as buses, vans, trucks, and boats.

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According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, school buses get an average fuel economy of just 6.02 miles per gallon (MPG).

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Ultimately, the general consensus may be that the flat-nose transit buses make the best conversions. A flat-nose (transit) school bus could have the engine in the front or the rear (pusher). But, there are front-engine flat-nose transit buses and rear-engine flat-nose transit buses.

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