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•December 20, 2022

Lion Electric Delivers First Clean School Bus Program Vehicle

The LionC zero-emission bus went to Maine, funded during the first round of the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to kickstart interest in cleaner school buses.

News•by News/Media Release•December 15, 2022

Blue Bird Delivers Its First Electric Bus to Michigan

The Blue Bird All American RE school bus represents a new pilot project for Dearborn Public Schools, which is exploring the feasibility of eventually converting its 70+ vehicle fleet to electric school buses.

News•December 13, 2022

ZEV Tech Funding and Sustainability on Docket for 2023 ACT Expo

The Southern California event set for May 2023 is expected to cover topics such as zero-emission charging infrastructure, funding options, regulation changes, and more.

News•by Christy Grimes•December 9, 2022

Powering the Grid through V2G Tech

Pupil transportation providers can lighten the load on the power grid by pushing energy from electric vehicles back to it. Here’s a roundup of some ways V2G technology is being offered and used in the industry.

News•by News/Media Release•December 7, 2022

Propane Council Hires New Business Development Chief

Gavin Hale previously worked at Deutz Corporation, Power Solutions International, and Caterpillar Machine Engines.

Articles•December 5, 2022

How Do We Minimize the New Fire Risks Associated with EVs and HEVs?

As the industry shifts to make full use of greener fuels, all detection and suppression systems need to work and communicate together to determine risk.

News•by News/Media Release•December 5, 2022

Mississippi's First Electric School Bus Arrives

The Thomas Built Buses C-2 Jouley replaces a diesel bus, transporting students with a 138-mile range on a single charge.

News•December 2, 2022

GreenPower Wraps First Round of West Virginia Pilot Project

The electric school bus pilot project, operated in conjunction with the state of West Virginia, provided real-world feedback and data for GreenPower’s technology.

Articles•by Hillary Weiss•November 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

News•November 18, 2022

Bronx School Bus Electrification Project Among New York Prize Winners

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $24 million in funding for the state’s Electric Truck and Bus Challenge, with a third of the money going to the Electrifying School Buses in the Bronx project led by New York City School Bus Umbrella Services.

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