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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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Promotional graphic from School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo featuring a Proterra representative standing beside a battery display booth. Large text reads “Proterra” and “Safer EV Bus Batteries.” The background shows battery components and attendees at the ACT Expo trade show floor.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 15, 2026

A Look at the Battery Technology Powering Electric School Buses

Check in with Proterra on next-generation EV battery technology for school buses, including safety innovations, predictive diagnostics, EPA 2027 readiness, and the future of transportation from ACT Expo.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring a Ride/BYD representative standing in front of a yellow electric school bus. Overlay text reads “RIDE/BYD” and “Ride’s EV Bus Strategy,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 13, 2026

A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses

Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring an IC Bus representative standing beside a yellow electric CE Series school bus. Overlay text reads “IC Bus” and “1,500 EV School Buses,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 12, 2026

Inside IC Bus’ Next-Gen Electric CE Series School Bus

In this video from ACT Expo, IC Bus EV sales director Alec Borror discusses next-generation electric school buses, driver feedback, and the future of bus electrification.

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Thumbnail for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring Tellus Power executive Srikanth Kanaparthi discussing large-scale vehicle-to-grid technology for electric school buses, with on-screen text reading “School Bus V2G at Scale.”
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 11, 2026

Can School Buses Power the Grid? Tellus Power Says Bet on V2G

In this ACT Expo video, Tellus Power’s Srikanth Kanaparthi discusses large-scale vehicle-to-grid charging, EV infrastructure growth, and why school buses are the ideal platform for fleet electrification.

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Two Blue Bird executives stand in front of a school bus at ACT Expo while discussing propane and electric school bus technology, infrastructure, and alternative fuel options.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 8, 2026

Propane vs. EV School Buses: Blue Bird Execs Talk Alt-Fuel Progress

Check in with Blue Bird's alternative fuel managers as they discuss school bus options, infrastructure challenges, district fuel choice, EPA 2027 regulations, and the future of alt-fuel student transportation.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of electric Thomas Built Buses and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Racking Up Miles & Scaling Up Fleets."
News•by Elora Haynes•April 27, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Racking Up Miles & Scaling Up Fleets

Electric school buses are hitting the road in greater numbers as fleets expand, infrastructure catches up, and mileage accumulates.

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Image of the outdoor vehicle expo at Virginia Clean Cities' Rally at Richmond event.
News•by Staff•April 13, 2026

Virginia Clean Cities Celebrates 30 Years, Highlights Award Winners in School Bus Innovation

At its annual rally, the organization spotlighted propane and electric school bus advancements while recognizing leaders driving forward-looking student transportation.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric IC Bus school bus and text reading "Funding & the Road to Electrification."
News•by Elora Haynes•April 8, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding & the Road to Electrification

From federal oversight fixes to state funding milestones and district deployments, the transition to cleaner school transportation continues to advance.

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Promotional graphic for a new product from Power Innovations International. The image features the company's logo and a pedestal-mounted dual-cable EV fast charger against an orange background. A "New Product" label appears in the upper left corner, with School Bus Fleet branding in the lower left.
Products•April 3, 2026

Power Innovations Debuts 60 kW Dual-Cable EV Fast Charger

The new EVFC060 charger from the Utah-based supplier delivers up to 60 kW of charging power, dual-cable functionality, and support for multiple voltage configurations without power de-rating.

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A yellow school bus drives along a rural road surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads “SAF-T-LINER C2 GASOLINE ARRIVES,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
News•by News/Media Release•April 2, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Adds Gasoline Engine Option to Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Lineup

The gasoline-powered bus features the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine and industry-first compression brake, joining the OEM's C2 powertrain lineup for 2026.

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