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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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News•by News/Media Release•February 26, 2025

5 Million Miles and Counting: First Student's Electric Milestone

The largest contracting company is putting miles on its electric buses quickly: Just months after surpassing 4 million miles driven, it has now surpassed 5 million.

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Videos•by Amanda Huggett•February 14, 2025

Planning & Considerations for School Bus Electrification [VIDEO]

Thinking about dipping your toes into the water with clean vehicles? Alise Crippen from CALSTART shares tips and resources for fleet electrification here, plus reactions to the uncertainty around federal programs. And of course, news and updates to keep you informed.

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Podcasts•February 13, 2025

Planning Your School Bus Electrification Project

Thinking about dipping your toes into the water with clean vehicles? Alise Crippen from CALSTART shares tips and resources for fleet electrification here, plus reactions to the uncertainty around federal programs.

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News•by News/Media Release•February 10, 2025

New York School Bus Incentive Program Calculator Launches

Spectivate LLC is behind the new tool to help school bus operators evaluate NYSBIP funding eligibility.

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Federal funds on pause
News•by Staff and News Reports•February 8, 2025

Grant Uncertainty: Clean School Bus Funds in Limbo

Despite the president's rescinded executive order for a federal funding pause, school districts and fleets cannot access payment portals to withdraw awarded dollars from the Clean School Bus and Heavy-Duty Vehicles programs. WRI offers advice.

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News•by News/Media Release•February 7, 2025

Repower Provider Secures CARB Approval for School Bus Electrification

Unique Electric Solutions received official approval for its uniqueEV electric conversion kit for school buses from leading manufacturers.

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News•by News/Media Release•January 30, 2025

Florida District Welcomes 13 New Electric Buses

Blue Bird delivered the electric Vision school buses to Glades County School District to replace over half of its older diesel buses.

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News•by News/Media Release•January 29, 2025

Rhode Island School Celebrates New Electric Buses

Blackstone Valley Prep officially unveiled 24 electric buses operating in its fleet since mid-December.

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News•by News/Media Release•January 16, 2025

Power Play: Missouri District Transitions Fleet to Electric

El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools is poised to convert all 13 of its gen-ed route buses to electric in partnership with First Student. It will be the first school in its state to do so.

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Articles•January 13, 2025

2025 Trend to Watch: Cloudy Future for Alternative Fuels

As the landscape of alternative-fuel school buses evolves, with electric, propane and natural gas buses gaining popularity, schools are navigating funding challenges, infrastructure needs, and the push for a greener future.

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