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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

WRI: Electric School Buses Bring $1.6B Health & Climate Benefits

New research shows that using electric school buses instead of diesel could offer substantial benefits across every state in the contiguous U.S. each year. Here's a breakdown.

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Fremont USD electric school bus next to a Tellus Power bidirectional charger with ribbon, marking launch of V2G system to support grid resilience and clean energy initiatives.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2025

California District Unveils V2G Charging System

Fremont Unified School District welcomes new electric school bus charging infrastructure with help from The Mobility House. The V2G installation is one of the first depots in PG&E territory.

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A crowd stands behind a red ribbon being cut.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2025

Wisconsin District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Through a partnership with contractor, Kobussen Buses, the district will operate 20 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses.

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Electric buses parked at charging stations.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 13, 2025

Oklahoma District Debuts 6 Electric School Buses at Back-to-School Event

The new electric buses joining the Cache Public Schools fleet are partly funded by a $2 million Clean School Bus Program award.

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A yellow Little Rock School District school bus in a parking spot.
Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

Blue Bird Delivers 25 Electric School Buses to Arkansas District

Little Rock School District upgrades to electric buses with EPA grant, advancing its commitment to clean and sustainable student transportation.

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Row of yellow International CE Series electric school buses parked in a lot in Bloom Township, Illinois, ready for deployment. One bus is marked “EV01” with an orange cone nearby.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2025

STA Launches Its Largest Electric Bus Deployment in Illinois

School bus contractor Student Transportation of America welcomes 25 new EV school buses for Bloom Township District 206 in Chicago Heights.

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The back right corner of a school bus with blue text on the bumper reading "Electric Powered".
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

Maryland Invests $12M in Electric Buses for 7 Districts

New grant funding helps Maryland schools launch or expand electric fleets while prioritizing equity and long-term savings.

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