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Explore the fuels and powertrains moving school buses beyond diesel, including electric, propane, gasoline, natural gas, renewable fuels, and biofuels. Find fleet experiences, infrastructure guidance, cost considerations, and the latest vehicle developments.

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Row of yellow International CE Series electric school buses parked in a lot in Bloom Township, Illinois, ready for deployment. One bus is marked “EV01” with an orange cone nearby.
News•by News/Media Release•August 8, 2025

STA Launches Its Largest Electric Bus Deployment in Illinois

School bus contractor Student Transportation of America welcomes 25 new EV school buses for Bloom Township District 206 in Chicago Heights.

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The back right corner of a school bus with blue text on the bumper reading "Electric Powered".
News•by News/Media Release•August 7, 2025

Maryland Invests $12M in Electric Buses for 7 Districts

New grant funding helps Maryland schools launch or expand electric fleets while prioritizing equity and long-term savings.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•August 4, 2025

EPA Proposes to Repeal All GHG Emissions Standards

The federal agency has issued a proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines to restore consumer choice and save on regulatory costs.

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Buses lined while fueling at Orange Grove Charter School.
News•by Staff•August 4, 2025

South Carolina Charter School Converts Fleet To Run on Renewable Natural Gas

By converting its diesel buses to run on RNG, Orange Grove Charter School is cutting emissions and saving $750 a month through a fuel cost reduction.

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News•by Amanda Huggett•July 30, 2025

How to Claim the $40,000 Tax Credit for Your Electric School Bus

Heard of the 45W or 30C tax credits? If not, we got you! Here’s a summary of who is eligible to claim it and the timelines to apply for electric school bus funding. Hurry, though, because timelines have moved up!

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An orange and white graphic with text reading, "Vehicle-to-Everything Charging for Georgia School Buses."
News•by Staff•July 28, 2025

Georgia Power Plan Brings V2X Charging to School Buses

Funding approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission supports a new pilot program to equip 10 school districts with electric bus charging infrastructure.

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Black and white image of the back of a school bus in a city with text reading "New York Adds Funding for Zero-Emission Buses".
News•by News/Media Release•July 24, 2025

New York Announces Additional $200M in Funding for Electric School Bus Adoption

The state's school bus incentive program makes clean buses and charging infrastructure more affordable for public schools.

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A collage of images showing the school district's propane buses and fueling infrastructure with text reading, "Oklahoma district adds propane buses."
News•by Elora Haynes•July 22, 2025

Oklahoma District Rolls Out Propane Buses, Bringing Cleaner and Cooler Rides

New propane buses with air conditioning, safety tech, and cleaner emissions bring comfort and efficiency to Broken Arrow Public Schools students and staff.

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Illinois circled with red marker on a map with text reading, "Illinois EPA funds 46 news electric school buses."
News•by Staff•July 15, 2025

Illinois EPA Funds 46 New All-Electric School Buses ​

Just over $13 million in grants will replace diesel buses with electric models, cutting emissions and boosting clean pupil transportation in the state.

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a boy deboards a propane school bus
Articles•July 10, 2025

4 Reasons I Chose Propane Autogas Buses as a School District Transportation Director

Take a peek inside the decision-making process that led to a more reliable, cleaner fleet, according to a former district director-turned PERC manager.

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