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Alternative Fuelsby Christy GrimesSeptember 1, 2022

5 Questions: Pioneer Power Mobility's Geo Murickan on the Appeal of Mobile Charging

The CEO of a company that offers EV charging solutions shares a staged approach to take when seeking approval for electric school buses from school boards.

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Safetyby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2022

Slow Going on the Sunshine Protection Act

The main issue seems to be the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. Many legislators seem to prefer no more clock changing, but they can’t agree on whether to stick with standard or daylight saving as the new default.

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Managementby Christy GrimesAugust 5, 2022

Saved by the Bell: Surprising Positive Effects of Start-Time Changes

While some school districts are forced to adjust bell times to account for driver shortages, they’re also seeing benefits in another area: student learning.

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ManagementCover Storyby Amanda HuggettAugust 3, 2022

Rider Tracking Apps Ensure Safety, Transparency & Peace of Mind

Going beyond just route management, student tracking apps achieve common goals for both parents and school districts: providing peace of mind, increasing safety and efficiency, and reducing liability.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattAugust 2, 2022

What You Need to Know About the EPA's Clean School Bus Program

An Aug. 19 deadline awaits districts that want to take advantage of federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Alternative Fuelsby Jim ParkJuly 25, 2022

Cummins’ X15N: The Right Engine at the Right Time?

Despite critics who say natural gas is a bridge fuel at best, Cummins is very bullish on the long-term future of its X15N natural gas engine — and for good reason.

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Managementby Wes PlattJuly 12, 2022

5 Questions: Mike Simmons Steps Up as NASDPTS President-Elect

In this interview with School Bus Fleet, Mike Simmons, state pupil transportation director for Arkansas, discusses his history in the industry, his goals for NASDPTS, and advice for future transportation directors.

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Managementby Christy GrimesJune 27, 2022

Contractor Roundtable: After-School Transportation and Driver Shortages

This conversation, featured in the June/July issue of School Bus Fleet, brings together representatives from Cook-Illinois Corporation, National Express LLC, Zum, and HopSkipDrive.

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Alternative Fuelsby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2022

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

An early automotive innovator, Cummins advanced the diesel engine and pushed for its use in trucking. Now the company is taking bold — and practical — steps toward a cleaner and greener future.

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Safetyby Amanda HuggettJune 8, 2022

Safety, Savings, and Insights: Innovations in Internal Camera Monitoring Systems

Video cameras have proven a useful tool for monitoring events and conditions not just outside the school bus, but inside as well. But which system is right for you, and how can you convince drivers of the value? Check out these tips.

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