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VideosJanuary 31, 2024

Affordable Alt-Fuel Infrastructure? [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses cost comparisons among different types of alternative fuel infrastructures. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 31, 2024

Mike Boggess Returns to Blue Bird as VP

Most recently at Proterra, Boggess once worked as Blue Bird's chief engineer for powertrain, chassis, and electric systems.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 25, 2024

5 Questions: Steve Whaley and Brad Beauchamp on Alt-Fuel Opportunities

The duo brings decades of experience to the school bus manufacturer, helping customers navigate choices between propane, electric, and diesel school buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024

California Receives First LionD School Buses

The LionD Type D electric school bus has seating capacity for 83 children and a range of up to 155 miles on a single charge.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

EPA Extends Clean School Bus Rebate Deadline

Applicants now have until Feb. 14 to submit for rebates for electric, propane, and compressed natural gas school buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024

Third Round of California EV Fast Track Funding Coming in February

The zero-emission vehicle infrastructure funding incentives offer up to $20 million to California applicants.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesJanuary 19, 2024

Breaking Down Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Costs

What pupil transportation departments and contractors should expect to pay when installing infrastructure for propane, renewable diesel, biodiesel, CNG, or EVs. Plus some installation tips from experts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 18, 2024

Mississippi Selected for Joint Venture Battery Production Site

The partnership formed between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR plans to bring 2,000 manufacturing jobs to Marshall County.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 18, 2024

Maryland Considering 5-Year Electric Bus Pilot Program

The Potomac Edison proposal is meant to help Maryland achieve climate goals and help public schools meet transportation needs.

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Videosby StaffJanuary 18, 2024

Clean School Bus Rebate Deep Dive [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, shares questions and answers about the EPA's Clean School Bus Program rebate applications. Plus, let us know your choice for Administrator of the Year, sign up for School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX), and recommend songs for our school bus driver Spotify playlist!

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