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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 13, 2023

West Virginia Orders $15M in GreenPower Electric School Buses

GreenPower Motor Company received the order for 41 all-electric Type A and Type D school buses from the state, where the company has agreed to build the new zero-emission vehicles.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 12, 2023

EPA Proposes Tougher Emissions Standards for School Buses

The new Phase 3 plan for heavy-duty trucks, including school buses, would affect Model Year 2027 vehicles and is projected to avoid 1.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide through 2055.

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ArticlesApril 11, 2023

4 Things to Know for Your EPA EV Payment Request

The deadline to submit payment request forms for the first phase of the Clean School Bus Program is April 28. What do you need to know and have at hand so that you're fully prepared to get your rebate?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 10, 2023

GreenPower Reports Record EV Deliveries

The majority of the deliveries were EV Star Cab and Chassis but also included EV Star Cargoes, EV Stars, EV 250 30-foot low-floor transit buses, and a Type D BEAST all-electric school bus.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 6, 2023

Zum Appoints General Counsel to Provide Legal Guidance

Lynn Miller previously was Deputy General Counsel at Tesla.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 6, 2023

GreenPower Buses Arrive in Oregon School District

Portland Public Schools took delivery of two electric-powered Nano BEAST Type A buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2023

Baltimore Schools Deploying Electric Buses with Highland

The city's public school system has partnered with Highland Electric Fleets with the support of $9.4 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 3, 2023

How Safe Are Electric Bus Batteries?

The World Resources Institute’s Electric School Bus Initiative delved into the topic, finding that EV batteries are designed for safety and extensively tested.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2023

White House Recognizes First Student Among EV Accelerators

The school transportation provider was among the companies and nonprofits that have made commitments to expand electric vehicle fleets, boost consumer education, and grow availability of EV charging.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

South Carolina Secures Nation’s Largest EPA-Funded Electric School Bus Order

The South Carolina Department of Education is deploying 160 Proterra-powered Thomas Built Buses electric school buses during the next year, funded through the Clean School Bus Program.

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