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PodcastsMay 15, 2024

Electric Opportunities for Student Transportation

In this episode of The Route, we're talking all things electrification, including proposed EV standards and an interview with a clean transportation executive at NYSERDA.

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Image of The Route's host, Wes Platt, executive editor of School Bus Fleet.
SponsoredMay 10, 2024

Electric Opportunities in School Transportation [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Electric school bus with Canadian flag background.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2024

Canada Infrastructure Bank Partners with Highland for Zero-Emission School Bus Initiative

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has forged a $50 million loan agreement with Highland Electric Fleets to facilitate the procurement of zero-emission school buses nationwide.

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Richard Staveley, CEO of EO Charging.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 7, 2024

EO Charging Names New CEO

Richard Staveley takes the lead at EO Charging, which is focused on charging solutions for depot-based fleets.

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Members of The Mobility House team accept the 2024 Transportation Power Player Award with SEPA President and CEO Sheri Givens.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 6, 2024

NYC School Bus Electrification Project Wins "Power Player" Award

The award, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes a project to bring electric school buses to the Bronx in New York City.

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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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