US: New Autogas chassis solution unveiled at Work Truck Week

Blue Bird Corporation announced the launch of its new LPG-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis. The ultra-low emission commercial vehicle solution debuted at the Work Truck Week 2025 (WTW25), which took plan in March in Indianapolis, and is expected to be commercially available in the second quarter of 2026.

The Autogas stripped chassis is based on a 208-inch wheelbase for medium to long-range delivery vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 23,000 pounds. The company utilises lightweight materials and components for its innovative vehicle platform maximising fuel-efficiency and vehicle payload while continuing to prioritise vehicle safety.

Blue Bird built on its long-standing collaboration with Ford Component Sales and ROUSH CleanTech to develop the new chassis. The vehicle platform features Ford’s proven 7.3L V8 engine, while ROUSH CleanTech integrates Ford’s compact, durable and easy-to-maintain 335 horsepower engine into a low-emission powertrain option for Blue Bird’s LPG commercial vehicle platform.

“Blue Bird builds on its nearly century-long expertise in school bus manufacturing to expand its zero- and low-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market,” said Tim Gordon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Blue Bird Corporation.

“Our longstanding partnership with Blue Bird highlights our dedication to delivering clean, efficient and sustainable Autogas solutions for fleets,” said Todd Mouw, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Success at ROUSH CleanTech. “By leveraging ROUSH CleanTech’s proven technology that has accumulated more than three billion miles with 3,000 fleets, we’re revolutionising the commercial sector with reliable, low-emission step vans that reduce operating costs without compromising performance.”

Source: Blue Bird

Photo: ROUSH Clean Tech