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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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Billy Murphy of Power Innovations International speaks at ACT Expo in front of a display featuring EV charging equipment and a Blue Bird school bus graphic. A text overlay reads “Simplified EV Charging.”
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•June 3, 2026

A Solution Helping School Buses Charge Without Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Power Innovations International dishes on its EV charging technology designed to reduce infrastructure barriers, improve reliability, and support V2G applications for school bus fleets.

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Promotional graphic announcing New Eagle's OpenECU platform. A blue electronic control unit (ECU) is featured against an orange background with EV charging stations and charging cables. The image includes the New Eagle and OpenECU logos, a "New Product" label, and School Bus Fleet branding.
Products•June 2, 2026

New Eagle Launches All-in-One EV Control Platform

The new OpenECU NX3 platform integrates charging and vehicle controls into a single platform, with support for megawatt charging and vehicle-to-grid technologies.

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Children board a yellow electric school bus from Central Consolidated School District during snowfall, as an adult assists students at the bus entrance.
News•by News/Media Release•May 26, 2026

GreenPower Unveils New Heating Solution for Type A Bus

The all-electric bus manufacturer's new product aims to eliminate cold-cabin issues on its Nano BEAST zero-emission school buses operating in cold climates.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric bus charger and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In For the Long Haul."
News•by Elora Haynes•May 22, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul

School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.

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Thumbnail graphic for a School Bus Fleet interview at ACT Expo featuring a smiling BetterFleet executive seated in front of a fleet technology booth display. Overlay text reads “BetterFleet” and “The G Problem in V2G.”
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 22, 2026

The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take

BetterFleet’s managing partner discusses AI-powered EV fleet management, vehicle-to-grid challenges, and the real challenges in bus electrification today, from ACT Expo.

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A red, black, and white graphic with text reading "The Fuel Decision is Yours."
Articles•by Steve Mitchell•May 20, 2026

You're On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]

After years of federal pressure toward electric school buses, districts are suddenly being told to choose their own path. Let’s explore the risks, realities, and politics behind school bus drivetrain decisions.

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Graphic with the headline "Survey Says: Diesel Costs & District Budgets" on a teal background. The School Bus Fleet logo appears alongside a fuel pump icon, directional arrows, and a yellow warning sign featuring a black oil droplet, illustrating a story about rising diesel costs and school district transportation budgets.
News•by Staff•May 20, 2026

Survey: Rising Diesel Costs Prompt Route Changes, Budget Adjustments for School Districts

A new AASA, ASBO, and NAPT survey finds districts are absorbing higher diesel costs through route optimization, budget adjustments, and reserve funds while largely protecting instructional programs.

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Mark Childers of Thomas Built Buses stands in front of a large yellow electric school bus at ACT Expo while discussing the company’s new Type D EV school bus platform. Overlay text reads “The Big New EV School Bus” with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 19, 2026

Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet

Check in with Mark Childers on the new Wattson Type D electric school bus, featuring faster charging, expanded passenger capacity, and advanced safety technology.

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Russell Vare of The Mobility House sits at the company’s ACT Expo booth discussing vehicle-to-grid technology and smart EV charging for school bus fleets. Overlay text reads “V2G Goes Mainstream” alongside School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 15, 2026

The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers & More

The Mobility House discusses AI-powered charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, smart energy management, and the next phase of school bus electrification.

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Workers assemble a large Proterra EV battery pack inside a manufacturing facility, using an overhead crane to position the battery module onto a chassis frame. American and South Carolina state flags hang above the production floor, with additional battery packs stacked nearby.
News•by News/Media Release•May 15, 2026

Now Made in America: Proterra Turns to U.S.-Built EV Batteries

Proterra announced a new U.S.-sourced battery cell option for its Onyx platform, boosting domestic content by more than 600% and strengthening EV supply chain resilience for commercial vehicle OEMs.

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