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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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Electric vehicle charging.
News•by Staff•July 3, 2024

Battery Production Partnership Forms as Amplify Cell Technologies [Updated]

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR each own 30% of the business, with EVE Energy as a technology partner getting 10% ownership. Kel Kearns is the new venture's CEO.

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GreenPower Type D BEAST
News•by News/Media Release•July 1, 2024

GreenPower Delivers First Type D BEAST from West Virginia Plant

GreenPower Motor Company currently has 37 Type D BEASTs in production that have been ordered by the state of West Virginia. Nearly all of these school buses are expected to be delivered by the end of the calendar year.

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California infrastructure funding
News•by News/Media Release•June 21, 2024

California Prepares EV Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The California Energy Commission will fund up to $10 million in incentives for medium- and heavy-duty electric charging through the EV Jump Start funding lane.

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Mobility House and NYCSBUS.
News•by News/Media Release•June 19, 2024

New York Electric School Bus Charging Project Earns Innovation Award

The award for NYCSBUS and The Mobility House recognizes the innovative application of automated load management technology to maximize the number of electric bus chargers at a power-constrained site.

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Alternative fuels
News•by News/Media Release•June 17, 2024

Giraffe Aims to Make Tax Credit Process Less of a Stretch

The climate fintech startup aims to simplify the IRA tax credit process for small-and medium-sized businesses and tax-exempt organizations, including school districts.

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The Route with Kevin Bangston of Thomas Built Buses
Sponsored•June 15, 2024

The Road Ahead for Thomas Built Buses [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, talks with Kevin Bangston, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, about the bus manufacturer's plans and opportunities. This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Blue Bird propane-powered school buses.
News•by News/Media Release•June 13, 2024

Latest EPA Funding Round Supports 269 Propane Autogas School Buses

Through three rounds of funding, the EPA program has allocated more than $2.8 billion for 8,427 electric school buses and 440 low-emissions propane buses. According to PERC: For the same amount of money distributed for electric buses ($2.77 billion), the program could have helped fund up to 92,635 propane buses, assuming each received the $30,000 incentive.

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Mobile EV charging trailer with multiple charging units parked at a school bus depot, supporting electric school buses with flexible, high-capacity overnight charging.
News•by News/Media Release•June 12, 2024

Pioneer to Deliver 25 e-Boost Mobile Charging Units to Major School District

Pioneer Power secures a $7.1 million order for mobile EV charging units to support a large U.S. school district’s transition to an electric bus fleet.

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Kempower grand opening
News•by News/Media Release•June 5, 2024

Kempower Honored by Global Dignitaries for Advancements Toward Clean Infrastructure

The fast-charging solution provider celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

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Zum electric school bus fleet
News•by News/Media Release•June 4, 2024

EPA Awards $32M to Zum to Accelerate School Bus Electrification

The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.

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