School Bus Fleet Magazine

Sept. 21-23, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

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.

Yellow full-size school bus traveling along a tree-lined road beneath the words “Gas is Back!” in a School Bus Fleet graphic.

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

CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility

News

EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades

A yellow RIDE Type D electric school bus is parked along a tree-lined street outside a school.

Articles

The Secret Life of an Electric School Bus Battery

News•by News/Media Release•April 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.

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

Zum Appoints General Counsel to Provide Legal Guidance

Lynn Miller previously was Deputy General Counsel at Tesla.

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

GreenPower Buses Arrive in Oregon School District

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

News•by News/Media Release•April 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.

News•by Staff and News Reports•April 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.

News•by Staff•March 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.

News•by News/Media Release•March 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.

News•by News/Media Release•March 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.

News•by News/Media Release•March 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.

News•by News/Media Release•March 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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