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.

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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

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.

News•by Wes Platt•July 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.

Videos•July 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.

News•by News/Media Release•July 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.

Articles•by Jack Roberts•June 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.

News•by News/Media Release•June 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.

News•by Wes Platt•June 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.

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

GreenPower Hosts Electric Bus Display in D.C.

The zero-emission vehicle manufacturer teams with the Zero-Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) to showcase EV school and transit buses at the U.S. Capitol.

News•by News/Media Release•June 2, 2022

GreenPower Takes Possession of West Virginia Facility in August

Ramped-up production of BEAST and Nano BEAST electric school buses is expected to begin at the East Coast facility in September.

News•by News/Media Release•May 31, 2022

Registration Now Open for 2022 Zero Emission Bus Conference

ZEBCon 2022 will feature three days of programming that includes keynote speakers, panel sessions, networking opportunities, and a bus expo.

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