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A BYD | RIDE Type D school bus.
Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

RIDE Receives Battery Manufacturing Grant

Six suggested recipients will split California Energy Commission grant funds through Calstart’s co-implemented PowerForward Program.

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Bus driver in safety vest gives a thumbs-up in the doorway of an IC electric school bus
Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2025

The State of Electric School Buses: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Electric school buses face hurdles in funding, supply, and infrastructure, but adoption continues to grow. Here’s where the segment stands.

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a school bus refuels at a propane station
ArticlesSeptember 22, 2025

Refueling Propane Autogas School Buses is Painless [Op-Ed]

Need a propane refueling primer? Here are seven simple steps to ensure a clean fill every single time.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

A Quick Guide to School Bus Alternative Fuels: Key Terms for Going Green

From propane to electric, discover alternative fuel options for powering school buses. This is your primer to key definitions and how each compares to diesel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2025

LION Buses Return to Service After Fire in Canada

Over a thousand electric buses were sidelined across the country as a Lion-branded school bus caught fire last week.

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Two school buses parked next to each other.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Pilots Dual-Fuel RNG System

B.R. Williams is the first in the state to deploy the DEMI-NeuFuel platform, a conversion technology blending renewable natural gas with diesel to extend fleet sustainability.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

Minnesota District Gets $1.2M State Grant for Electric School Buses

Thanks to a Minnesota Department of Commerce Electric School Bus Equipment Grant, three new EV buses will begin service in the 2026–27 school year.

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photo of a school bus charging at a Nuvve-branded EV station
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 11, 2025

Electric School Buses Put to the Test: V2G Charging Pilot Launches in 3 Illinois Districts

The pilot aims to test bidirectional charging technology, enhancing energy optimization for customers and supporting the grid. It will be deployed at three local northern Illinois schools.

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Report cover: Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses, with illustration of hands assembling a bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 3, 2025

Report: 9 Steps for Equity in Canada's Electric School Bus Transition

What challenges and solutions exist as Canada sets its targets on an electric school bus ecosystem? A new report investigates.

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A student disembarks a propane school bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 28, 2025

PERC Survey Shows 87% of Parents Support Low-Emissions School Buses

Survey results reveal parents want cleaner rides, but school districts face funding gaps and delays in deploying other fuel options.

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