The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.
Zum cites the goal of modernizing student transportation services as it continues growing throughout the United States, pursuing safer, greener, and more efficient transportation.
The accident involving a bus loaded with children coming back from a zoo field trip also claimed the life of a Ph.D. student following the bus in a Dodge Charger.
School buses should not be subject to Metropolitan Transit Authority’s expected fee changes, a move welcomed by school transportation providers.
Educators and transportation professionals unite: Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council (EATAC) forms to address student transportation challenges. With experts from diverse fields, EATAC prioritizes vulnerable populations and advocates for policy reforms, emphasizing safety and equity in school transportation for all students.
Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.
The California Energy Commission funding goes to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy, and Lion Electric to supporty a vehicle-to-grid project with bus operator American Transportation.