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Managementby Wes PlattDecember 19, 2022

SBF Wrapped: 5 Most-Viewed Feature Articles in 2022

In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included stories dealing with special-needs transportation, employee morale and retention, and CDL requirements in the midst of an ongoing school bus driver shortage.

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Maintenanceby Jonas BergströmDecember 5, 2022

How Do We Minimize the New Fire Risks Associated with EVs and HEVs?

As the industry shifts to make full use of greener fuels, all detection and suppression systems need to work and communicate together to determine risk.

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Managementby Christy GrimesNovember 30, 2022

Forward-Looking Roundtable: Envisioning the Future of Pupil Transportation

In the next five years, pupil transportation will continue to evolve, expanding beyond the yellow school bus, say these industry members.

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Alternative Fuelsby Hillary WeissNovember 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

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Managementby Deborah LockridgeNovember 17, 2022

Q&A: Navistar Moving into the Passing Lane

Navistar is back on the offensive. We talked to Göran Nyberg on where the company stands with electrification, autonomous technology, the integration with new parent Traton, and more.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettNovember 10, 2022

Game Changers in Student Transportation

What innovations have shaken up the school bus industry, saving drivers and administrators time and money? Here, SBF checks in on how to make the most of available drivers, investigates New York’s new third-party CDL testing rules, and looks at new tech that’s transforming buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattNovember 4, 2022

Closer Look: Southern States Among Largest Round 1 Clean School Bus Beneficiaries

New York and California topped the list of recipients for total funding, but a significant number of states in the southeastern U.S. - some that never had an electric school bus before - made it into the top 10.

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Managementby Christy GrimesNovember 1, 2022

5 Questions: Georgia’s Trey Stow on Stoplight-Connected Tech

A Fulton County, Ga., school district gave the green light to new technology that optimizes school bus routes. This pilot project prioritized traffic signals for school buses. What were the results and what challenges exist for broader adoption?

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Alternative Fuelsby Christy GrimesOctober 14, 2022

Fueling the Future: Green-Powered Technology

When it comes to alternative fuels versus electric school buses, the conversation often stems around one or the other. “Why not have both,” say three companies in the green fuel technology industry.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 12, 2022

5 Ways Things Change When Your School District Adds Electric Buses

Three industry experts offered insights about putting electric school buses in your fleet's mix during a School Bus Fleet webinar.

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