Alternative Fuels

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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Articles

Why Gasoline School Buses Are Making a Comeback

Gasoline is gaining ground in full-size school buses. See how today’s options stack up against diesel on cost, maintenance, emissions, performance, and more.

Catalyst Mobility: Building Clean Transportation Together

News

ROUSH CleanTech Propane Autogas Engines Now Standard with Ultra-Low NOx Emissions

Explore the latest advancements in propane autogas engines with standard ultra-low NOx emissions. Discover how these engines exceed regulations, promote environmental sustainability, and contribute to improved air quality.

News•by News/Media Release•May 16, 2023

GreenPower Taps New HR Manager in West Virginia

Taylor Freeland, a native West Virginian, is expected to maintain an inclusive work environment and build opportunities for employee engagement. She will be based out of the company's South Charleston manufacturing facility.

News•by Wes Platt•May 10, 2023

EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program Seeks Input

The agency is gathering information until June 5 related to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, from manufacturers, school districts, fleets, and other stakeholders.

News•by News/Media Release•May 6, 2023

Mid-City Transit Expands EV Efforts in New York

Four EV buses have been assigned to the Middletown City School District’s fleet, replacing a handful of higher-emission vehicles.

News•by Wes Platt•May 4, 2023

CALSTART Report: Funding Lowers EV Barriers, but Hurdles Remain

Federal and state programs make electric school buses more affordable, but technical support and fleet electrification planning can hamper ambitions.

News•by News/Media Release•May 2, 2023

Lightning eMotors Producing ZEV4 Type A School Buses

The Colorado-based provider of zero-emission vehicles announced its next-gen electric school bus built on the GM-based ZEV4 platform.

Articles•by Wes Platt•May 2, 2023

Closer Look: EPA Clean School Bus Round 2 Application Process

Get the rundown on what's needed to submit an application for a piece of the $400M in funding for zero- and low-emission school buses through the latest opportunity offered by the Environmental Protection Agency.

News•by News/Media Release•May 1, 2023

Collins Introduces Type A School Bus on Ford E-Transit Chassis

The E-Transit model represents the first Type A school bus on an electric power train from a full-line automaker.

News•by News/Media Release•April 28, 2023

New Consultants Aim to Ease School Fleet Electrification

They'll work with First Consulting to help school districts with planning and deployment of electric school buses.

News•by News/Media Release•April 27, 2023

Florida District Provides Historic Blue Bird EV Order

Broward County Public Schools ordered 60 school buses - the largest EV school bus fleet purchase in Blue Bird's history.

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