Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
Kevin Bangston, the president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, now also serves in that capacity over Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. He succeeds Jeff Sather in that role.
The award, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes a project to bring electric school buses to the Bronx in New York City.
Hermanio Joseph, 36, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the accident that killed 11-year-old Aiden Clark. He's expected to be sentenced on May 21.
CalAmp's Dispatch Monitor enhances school bus fleet management with real-time route coverage and driver efficiency tracking, prioritizing student safety.
The company also launched a new sustainability reporting feature for school districts.
The Georgia-based school bus manufacturer will continue working with Ford Component Sales and Roush CleanTech until at least 2030.
Some administrative hurdles remain, but the shift could result in marijuana's acceptance as a Schedule III drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and might bring changes to federal drug-testing laws.
The six buses are the first deployed in Pennsylvania with funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes FMVSS No. 305a, upgrading electric vehicle safety regulations, including heavy vehicles like school buses. Comments accepted until June 14.
Applicants have until July 25 to submit packages to be eligible to receive part of the $932 million the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award recipients.
With Transportant systems already operational in more than 2,000 school buses across 14 states and 78 schools, RWC Group will facilitate the installation of the technology into new or existing buses.
David Walters joins the Propane Education & Research Council to help increase propane autogas adoption.
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