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•March 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.

News•by News/Media Release•March 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.

News•March 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.

News•March 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.

News•March 14, 2023

Pegasus Valkyrie EV School Buses Coming to a Texas Bus Supplier

Hudson Bus Sales secured a purchase order for 200 Pegasus Valkyrie MFSABs with VIA Motors chassis.

Videos•March 13, 2023

Bridging EV Gaps [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps top news from the website and hears from Geo Murickan and Scott Bradley of Pioneer Power Solutions about their E-Boost option for school districts considering electrification.

News•by News/Media Release•March 10, 2023

Lion Electric Reviews Q4, Overall 2022 Fiscal Outcomes

The Montreal-based electric vehicle company reported $46.8 million in revenue for the fourth quarter and overall annual revenue of $139.9 million, with more than 500 vehicles delivered.

News•by News/Media Release•March 10, 2023

First Student Chooses Bechtel for EV Infrastructure Project

The company will design and build electric school bus infrastructure for First Student, one of the nation's largest student transportation providers.

Products•March 2, 2023

New System Offers Propane-Fueled Fleet Recharging

Dual-purpose standalone fueling system provides fleets with solutions whether they refuel with propane autogas or need a recharge using a propane-powered microgrid.

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

West Virginia Sees Fourth Round of EV Bus Testing

GreenPower Motor Company continues to evaluate the performance of its Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST school buses on rural roads and in cold weather.

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