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Blue Bird propane-powered school buses.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2024

Blue Bird Extends Partnership with ROUSH CleanTech, Ford

The Georgia-based school bus manufacturer will continue working with Ford Component Sales and Roush CleanTech until at least 2030.

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First Student school bus waiting for passengers to climb aboard.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2024

First Student Adds Electric Buses to Pennsylvania Fleet

The six buses are the first deployed in Pennsylvania with funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.

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Toy school bus cradled in hands with text: New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses.
Articlesby Wes PlattApril 25, 2024

New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes FMVSS No. 305a, upgrading electric vehicle safety regulations, including heavy vehicles like school buses. Comments accepted until June 14.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 24, 2024

Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grants Program Now Open

Applicants have until July 25 to submit packages to be eligible to receive part of the $932 million the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award recipients.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

PERC Hires New Autogas Business Development Director

David Walters joins the Propane Education & Research Council to help increase propane autogas adoption.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

EO Charging Introduces More Accessible School Bus Depot Electrification

The company’s new Genius Fleet offering combines EO cloud software and maintenance services and Level 2 hardware into one monthly fee.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

GreenPower Names New VP of Sales for School Bus Group

Paul Start joins the electric vehicle manufacturer after two decades in dealer development with Thomas Built Buses.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 19, 2024

Zero-Emission Funding Delays Blamed for Latest Lion Electric Job Cuts

The Canada-based electric vehicle manufacturer is reducing its workforce by about 120 employees in overhead and product development functions.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2024

3 Takeaways from First Student’s 3-Million Mile Achievement

First Student surpasses 3M miles on electric buses, accelerating towards a sustainable future in student transportation. CEO highlights broader benefits for communities and advocates for cleaner, safer rides.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

EPA Announces 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program

Zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, are expected to be funded under this new opportunity when it launches. School transportation leaders should start preparing now.

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