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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 7, 2023

First Student Partners with National Safety Council to Research Electric School Bus Safety

The research project aims to examine the potential benefits of electric buses in improving roadway safety, student behavior, performance, classroom transition and workplace safety, which includes the impact on bus drivers and monitors.

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Newsby Wes PlattNovember 6, 2023

NASDPTS 2023: State Transportation Leaders Urge Measured Approach on Electrification

The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 4, 2023

Lion Electric Receives Purchase Order for 50 Electric School Buses

Highland Electric Fleets has issued a purchase order for 50 LionC school buses, conditional upon the satisfactory grant of non-repayable contributions to Highland.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2023

Nuvve, Blue Bird Team to Build First All-Electric Texas School Bus Fleet

Martinsville Independent School District replaced its diesel buses with five Blue Bird Vision electric school buses powered by Nuvve Level 2 charges and managed by Nuvve's FleetBox software.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents to Bolster Supply Chain, ZEV Strength

The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

Trans Tech Unveils Electric Type A School Bus

The all-electric SST Type A school bus made its debut in Columbus, Ohio, during the trade show at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's annual conference.

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Newsby Wes PlattOctober 31, 2023

GreenPower Debuts Mega BEAST Type D School Bus with Doubled EV Range

School districts with range anxiety when it comes to electric buses may find comfort in a bus that can travel nearly 300 miles on a charge.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 27, 2023

Contemplating Repower? ChatGPT Has Some Suggestions

Can ChatGPT help you make informed decisions for revamping your school transportation fleet with eco-friendly retrofits?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2023

California District Receives Blue Bird’s 1,500th Electric School Bus

Modesto City Schools got the milestone vehicle, helping the district make the transition to zero-emission student transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2023

North Carolina Hails Thomas Built Buses as Steward of the Year

Thomas Built received the recognition from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality during the annual Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference.

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