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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

Science Moms Launch Clean Energy Campaign

The $2 million advertising campaign includes a 45-second spot that focuses on the connection between diesel school buses and cigarettes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 23, 2023

Canada Announces Funding for Electric School Bus Partnership

Using government funding, the St. Albert Public School Division will receive five zero-emission school buses and charging depots, which will serve 15 schools across the district.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 23, 2023

GreenPower Appoints Electric School Bus Plant's Head of Production

The company took possession of the West Virginia facility in August 2022. John McDavid will oversee production of GreenPower's BEAST and Nano BEAST electric school buses.

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NewsMarch 21, 2023

EV Infrastructure Network to Provide Charging to School Districts

Core Development Group reports that its electric vehicle supply equipment network will be part of the largest EV fleet charging system in the Americas.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2023

CTE Announces 11th Annual Zero Emission Bus Conference

From initial community advocacy to electrifying a full depot and managing ongoing ZEB operations, conference content spans the entire journey to zero-emission.

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NewsMarch 17, 2023

Virginia School District Celebrates Delivery of Electric School Buses

Falls Church City Public Schools' new Thomas Built Jouley buses each seat up to 77 students and can travel approximately 135 miles on a three-hour charge.

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NewsMarch 16, 2023

Oregon School District Rolls Out Electric School Bus

The LionC bus at Bend-La Pine Schools can travel up to 125 miles when fully charged.

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