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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 10, 2024

GreenPower Could Deliver 88 All-Electric School Buses in West Virginia in Fiscal 2025

During fiscal year 2024, GreenPower reports that it delivered 29 Type D BEAST and 12 Type A Nano BEAST school buses across the country, for a total of 41 deliveries, an increase of 356% from the previous fiscal year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2024

EPA Finalizes Emissions Standards for School Buses, Other Heavy Vehicles

The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.

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