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First Student bus in Billings, Montana.
Articlesby Shelley MikaAugust 14, 2024

Quiet, Clean, and Green: The Future of School Buses in Pennsylvania and Montana

School districts from Pennsylvania to Montana are pioneering the use of electric school buses. From reducing emissions and improving student health to cutting costs and noise pollution, these districts are exploring the path forward to sustainable, zero-emission transportation.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 13, 2024

EPA Inspector General Flags Concerns Over Clean School Bus Program Recipient Selection

The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2024

Survey Finds Safety, Reliability and Sustainability Among Parents' Top Concerns

Zum survey of parents focuses on technology, reliability and better treatment of drivers.

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Matt Curwood in front of fleet of electric school buses.
NewsAugust 5, 2024

How to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission School Buses

Voltera exec shares results from a Harvard University study on the benefits of school bus electrification, and insights into overcoming charging infrastructure challenges.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 2, 2024

Athens City Schools First in Tennessee to Receive Thomas Built Electric Buses

Athens City Schools is receiving five Thomas Built electric school buses through the EPA Clean School Bus program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 30, 2024

Blue Bird, Generate Capital Appoint General Manager for Clean Bus Solutions Joint Venture

Blue Bird and Generate Capital established the fleet electrification-as-a-service business to meet the demand for electric school buses and accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation in North America.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2024

How Durham School Services will Help an Idaho School District Roll Out Electric School Buses

The integration process will take approximately 18 months for Boise School District, starting from the planning process to the delivery of the electric school buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Electric School Bus Manufacturing Grants

Blue Bird Corporation and Cummins are two of 11 recipients of the grant program. The funds will help both companies expand manufacturing capabilities for electric school buses and alt-fuel vehicle components.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant Program Application Deadline Approaching

Breaking down the basics of the program and answering questions you may have about it.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 11, 2024

New York School Bus Contractors to Transition to Electric After Settlement

Details on the requirements in the settlement. Plus, a look at what New York law says about idling.

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