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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

Collins Bus and Lightning eMotors Expanding Type A Electric Buses

The new agreement opens their Type A school bus electrification partnership to include both GM and Ford chassis platforms.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

Arkansas School District Adds New Propane Buses

Fort Smith Public Schools bought the district's first alternative-fuel buses: three propane-powered vehicles, with help from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

New York School District Unveils First Electric School Buses in Capital Region

Bethlehem Central School District showed one of its five new electric school buses at the New York State Association for Pupil Transportation's Summer Conference.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

Report Examines Transit, School Bus Fueling Choices

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the DTF’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021.

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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 13, 2022

Rebate Applicants Given Tools to Fight Fraud

During a Clean School Bus Program webinar, investigators shared warning signs of fraud and gave tips to mitigate risks.

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VideosJuly 6, 2022

BYD: From Batteries to Buses [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, talks with Jason Yan about the evolution of BYD into the electric school bus market. Yan is BYD America's director of sales operations for bus and coach.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 1, 2022

GreenPower Reports 30% Revenue Increase for Fiscal Year's End

The company reports revenues of about $17.2 million, with expectant customers planning to take advantage of new federal funding opportunities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2022

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

An early automotive innovator, Cummins advanced the diesel engine and pushed for its use in trucking. Now the company is taking bold — and practical — steps toward a cleaner and greener future.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2022

Sustainable Ideas Sought for Scholarship Contest

The contest is open to students ages 8-14. Winners get $2,000 for their school to apply to sustainability projects. Deadline for submissions is July 15.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 21, 2022

Illinois Politicians Seek Eligibility Expansion for Clean School Bus Program

In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, legislators want changes to eligibility and prioritization criteria to avoid keeping some districts locked out of the federal program.

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