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.

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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

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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•February 23, 2023

Thomas Built, Proterra Celebrate Million Miles Traveled

The milestone comes with 300 zero-emission Thomas Built electric buses serving school districts across North America.

News•by News/Media Release•February 23, 2023

First Student Starts Oregon Electrification

The school transportation provider rolled out its first electric school bus in the Beaver State in the Gresham-Barlow School District.

News•by News/Media Release•February 22, 2023

GreenPower Vehicles Eligible for Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit

GreenPower’s all-electric commercial vehicle models weighing more than 14,000 pounds GVWR are eligible for up to $40,000 in tax credits.

News•by News/Media Release•February 22, 2023

Highland Electric Fleets Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Brian Buccella joins the fleet electrification-as-a-service provider after leadership roles at micromobility company Bird and vehicle manufacturer Segway.

News•February 14, 2023

GreenPower Reports $12.8M, 101 Vehicle Deliveries in Fiscal Q3

Vancouver-based GreenPower Motor Co. saw a 140% increase in revenue over last quarter. The company makes school buses, but much of the revenue came from its EV Star Cargos and EV Star commercial vehicles.

Videos•February 14, 2023

EV Education [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the findings of pilot studies in three public school districts seeking to electrify their fleets, with help from the World Resources Institute and the Center for Transportation and the Environment. Plus, NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn joins to discuss the recent Midwinter Meeting and looks ahead to more events this year.