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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 20, 2022

New "Bus Talk" Podcast Aims to Demystify EV School Buses

The short episodes produced by Highland Electric Fleets break down basic questions about electric school buses as school districts and cities upgrade to cleaner, quieter transportation.

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NewsOctober 18, 2022

North Carolina Awards Schools $30M for Clean Buses

The funding from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program is earmarked primarily for rural counties, especially under-resourced communities. It will go toward buying 161 electric, propane, and lower-emission diesel school buses throughout North Carolina.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesOctober 14, 2022

Fueling the Future: Green-Powered Technology

When it comes to alternative fuels versus electric school buses, the conversation often stems around one or the other. “Why not have both,” say three companies in the green fuel technology industry.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 12, 2022

5 Ways Things Change When Your School District Adds Electric Buses

Three industry experts offered insights about putting electric school buses in your fleet's mix during a School Bus Fleet webinar.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

Thomas Built Buses Delivers 200th Electric School Bus

The Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, powered by Proterra, joins other zero-emission buses in an Indiana school bus fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2022

California School District Rolls Out Eight EV Buses with V2G Ambitions

The Blue Bird buses, using Nuvve's energy platform, are expected to help Ramona Unified School District in San Diego County generate revenue by selling energy back to the grid.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 5, 2022

How to Find Funding for Alt-Fuel School Buses

Faced with scarce funding for your alternate fuel fleet plans? There is help! Here’s how to plan your transition to green school buses — and secure the finances and support to afford them.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 3, 2022

Inaugural National Propane Day Planned This Month

The Oct. 7 event is a chance to recognize the benefits provided by the propane industry.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2022

EPA Nearly Doubles Available Funds for Clean School Bus Rebates

The agency reports that school districts from all 50 states were competing for $500 million in allocated funds. Increased demand persuaded the EPA to raise the award pool to almost $1 billion for 2022.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022

Voltus, Highland Electric Fleets Support Grid with Maryland School District

The partnership between Voltus and Highland Electric Fleets using EV buses from Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to improve grid reliability in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.

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